Memory Verse
"If we are faithless, he remains faithful - for he cannot deny himself."
2 Timothy 2:13
"If we are faithless, he remains faithful - for he cannot deny himself."
2 Timothy 2:13
SL Littles Questions
- What did God save the Israelites from before they wandered in the desert? (slavery in Egypt)
- Where did God lead the Israelites after they left Egypt? (the special land He promised them, Canaan)
- What did the new Israelites not remember? (how God took care of His people; what God did for them)
- Do you think God loved the Israelites when they turned from Him and made wrong choices?
- How does God show His love?
- What do you think it means when we say that God is merciful? (Mercy means being kind and forgiving, even when someone doesn’t deserve it.)
- How has God shown His mercy to us? (God forgives our sins; God saves us; God invites us into His family)
- Who did God send to help the Israelites? ( judges)
- Will God ever stop forgiving you and loving you? (No!)
God is faithful and will always help us follow Him again if we stop obeying Him! He is merciful and will be there for us when we need help! Let’s talk to God now in prayer and thank Him for His forgiveness and never-ending mercy.
- What did God save the Israelites from before they wandered in the desert? (slavery in Egypt)
- Where did God lead the Israelites after they left Egypt? (the special land He promised them, Canaan)
- What did the new Israelites not remember? (how God took care of His people; what God did for them)
- Do you think God loved the Israelites when they turned from Him and made wrong choices?
- How does God show His love?
- What do you think it means when we say that God is merciful? (Mercy means being kind and forgiving, even when someone doesn’t deserve it.)
- How has God shown His mercy to us? (God forgives our sins; God saves us; God invites us into His family)
- Who did God send to help the Israelites? ( judges)
- Will God ever stop forgiving you and loving you? (No!)
God is faithful and will always help us follow Him again if we stop obeying Him! He is merciful and will be there for us when we need help! Let’s talk to God now in prayer and thank Him for His forgiveness and never-ending mercy.
Younger Kids Questions
- After Moses led the Israelites, a man named Joshua was their leader. When Joshua was alive, how did the Israelites act? (They followed God and His ways!)
- How did the Israelites act after Joshua died? (They forgot about God, ignored Him, and worshiped false gods.)
- What happened to God’s people when they ignored Him and served false Gods? (Their enemies attacked them and won.)
- What do we call the people God sent to rescue and lead the Israelites? (judges)
- What happened when the Israelites asked God for help? (He sent judges to save them. He showed them mercy.)
- When was a time that God helped you?
God is faithful and will always invite us to return to Him when we wander away from Him. God is willing to forgive us and doesn’t treat us as our actions deserve. God is full of mercy! Let’s talk with Him in prayer now.
- After Moses led the Israelites, a man named Joshua was their leader. When Joshua was alive, how did the Israelites act? (They followed God and His ways!)
- How did the Israelites act after Joshua died? (They forgot about God, ignored Him, and worshiped false gods.)
- What happened to God’s people when they ignored Him and served false Gods? (Their enemies attacked them and won.)
- What do we call the people God sent to rescue and lead the Israelites? (judges)
- What happened when the Israelites asked God for help? (He sent judges to save them. He showed them mercy.)
- When was a time that God helped you?
God is faithful and will always invite us to return to Him when we wander away from Him. God is willing to forgive us and doesn’t treat us as our actions deserve. God is full of mercy! Let’s talk with Him in prayer now.
Older Kids Questions
- Why do you think it was easier for the Israelites to follow God when Joshua was alive than after he died? (Possible answer: Joshua helped them remember the great things God had done.)
- The Israelites were attacked by their enemies, and God allowed those enemies to steal from the Israelites. Why do you think God would allow the Israelites to experience moments of misery?
(Possible answers: God had warned them and kept His word; God knew they weren’t ready to turn back; God let them face natural consequences so they would grow and remember Him.)
- How did God respond when the Israelites asked Him for help? (He sent judges to save them.)
- What does this show us about God? (Possible answers: that He is loving and full of mercy.)
- When was a time someone showed you mercy?
- How has God shown you mercy? Explain.
Remember a time when you made a wrong choice. In that moment, did you feel like your entire life was one big mess? Pause as kids think. Remind them that it’s okay if they don’t want to share. God is merciful, and when we ask, He will always step into our messes and hard situations and help us. Let’s talk with Him in prayer now.
- Why do you think it was easier for the Israelites to follow God when Joshua was alive than after he died? (Possible answer: Joshua helped them remember the great things God had done.)
- The Israelites were attacked by their enemies, and God allowed those enemies to steal from the Israelites. Why do you think God would allow the Israelites to experience moments of misery?
(Possible answers: God had warned them and kept His word; God knew they weren’t ready to turn back; God let them face natural consequences so they would grow and remember Him.)
- How did God respond when the Israelites asked Him for help? (He sent judges to save them.)
- What does this show us about God? (Possible answers: that He is loving and full of mercy.)
- When was a time someone showed you mercy?
- How has God shown you mercy? Explain.
Remember a time when you made a wrong choice. In that moment, did you feel like your entire life was one big mess? Pause as kids think. Remind them that it’s okay if they don’t want to share. God is merciful, and when we ask, He will always step into our messes and hard situations and help us. Let’s talk with Him in prayer now.
Engage Prayer!
Invite kids to share their prayer requests and praises, and to pray for each other. Some kids may not be comfortable praying out loud. That’s OK. Encourage kids to pray silently, thanking God that we can trust Him to help us when we are feeling sad or angry. Tell kids that even though people may disappoint us, God is faithful and always keeps His promises, no matter what!
Invite kids to share their prayer requests and praises, and to pray for each other. Some kids may not be comfortable praying out loud. That’s OK. Encourage kids to pray silently, thanking God that we can trust Him to help us when we are feeling sad or angry. Tell kids that even though people may disappoint us, God is faithful and always keeps His promises, no matter what!