June 4

Missionary – The Phillips

THEOLOGY MATTERS for Kids:

BIG QUESTION:  Why is it important to learn more about God and His Word?

Bible Passage to Think About:  Psalm 78:4b-7 -  As your parents, we want you trust and hope in God.  Studying the Bible, praying, and worshipping with others builds our hope and yours.

Some conversation starters:  

• Ask 
• "What are some important things to remember?"  You can make it specific.  "What are some important things to remember in our house, in a game or sport, at school?"  
•  "Why are those things important?"
• "Why is it important the know God and the truths about him?"  Before asking this question, you can do the ABC activity.  The two articles below give some good reasons for children to study theology.
• "God is..." ABC's.  As a family, use each letter of the alphabet to talk about who God is.  Write them down where you can see them and be reminded of God.  Depending on the age and ability of the children, talk about how certain attributes should impact the way we live.  
• Ask your children, what they have been learning about God and what they know about God.  Don't just ask this question this week. Ask this question after church each Sunday.  Too often, the only question kids are asked after church is "Did you have fun?"  What is that teaching them about the church and the study of God and the Bible?

Some articles:

• Why Kids Can and Should Learn Theology
• Why Children Should Study Systematic Theology

Toddler

• God Made Day & Night
• God created light for us to see.
• Genesis 1:1-5
• Gen 2:4

PreK/ K

• Israel Found a Friend
• God is true and worthy of our faith.
• Joshua 1, 2
• Josh 2:11

2^nd-3^rd SS

• Israel’s Report Card
• God is always faithful even when we fail to live by faith.
• Judges 1:1 – 3:6
• Psalm 33:4

4^th–5^th SS

• Serve God Expectantly
• God wants us to serve Him expectantly because He is awesome
• Joshua 1-4

1^st–5^th  CC

• God Cares for Elijah
• God is the all-powerful giver of life.
• 1 Kings 16:28-17:24
• 1 King 18:37-39