Parent’s Corner- May 7, 2023

“Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life.  No one comes to the Father except through me.’”  Acts 4:12 ESV

There is a standing “joke” in Children’s ministry that Jesus is the “always correct Sunday school answer to any question.”  It may be funny on the surface, but there is great truth in it as well!  Jesus is the answer to all of our questions and problems.  He is the one who provides the path to lead us to the Father.  What a reason to praise Him today!

This week in Sunday school. . . 

2/3s- Jesus Changes Paul

Scripture- Acts 9:1-20

Lesson Truth- Jesus changed Paul into a friend.

Aims for the Children- to do at least one of the following during the lesson

1. Complete this sentence: Jesus changed Paul from an enemy to a __________

2. Act out the Bible story

3. Tell who changed Paul

4. Express assurance that Jesus always loves them even when they disobey

Sunday School- God Uses Samson to Deliver Israel

Scripture- Judges 13-16

Principle- God uses the gifts that He gives for His glory.

Ask Your Child- How did God accomplish His will in Samson’s life?

Apply- By repenting of the sin that he pursues instead of obeying God. 

This Week- As a family, read Judges 13-16

Next Week- Ruth 1-4

Children’s Church- John baptizes Jesus

Scripture- Matthew 3:13-17

Lesson Goal- The student will rejoice that Jesus is the only way of coming to God.

Bible Truths-

1. John did not want to baptize Jesus.

2. The Holy Spirit looked like a dove and landed on Jesus.

3. God the Father said that He was pleased with His Son.

Application-

1. Realize that Jesus is the only hope for salvation.

2. Praise Jesus for His perfect life.

3. Desire to please God the Father.

Next Week- Satan tempts Jesus, Matthew 1:1-11