Big Idea
Children’s Sunday: Who You Say I Am
Big Point
I am not alone
Big Word
Be strong and brave. Don’t be afraid of them. Don’t be terrified because of them. The Lord your God will go with you. He will never leave you. He’ll never desert you. –Deuteronomy 31:6 (NIRV)
Parent Discussion
Today we celebrated Children’s Sunday! We talked about being about to speak up when we are anxious, scared, lonely or afraid. We shared about the availablity of the Kids Help Line and that our mental and spiritual health are so important, especially after many lockdowns, COVID-19 and social isolation.
We also learnt from Joshua 1, that God says that we are not alone. Just as God spoke to Joshua and promised He would never leave him, Jesus promised us that the Holy Spirit would be with us always. Before Jesus ascended to heaven He spoke to His disciples, instructing them to tell others about Him. Jesus said, Matthew 28:20 (NIrV), “Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end.”
God’s promise is the same for us today. The Holy Spirit is with us wherever we go and whatever we face.
Just like Joshua, we can be strong and courageous. When we know God is with us and we are not alone we can face any challenge or battle we come across. We can know God’s peace and comfort when we know that we’re not doing it alone. I am who God says I am, and He says I am not alone.
Use these questions to kick start discussion with your children:
1. How do we know that God is with us?
2. Are there times when you feel alone?
3. What did God say to Joshua?
Program Video
- 28-11-28 Prep (Combined)
Christmas: Visitors from the East (Matthew 2) | I can be a follower of God - 22-9-4 Radiate and Flamez
Father’s Day | A Time To Honour Fathers - 22-9-18 Radiate and Flamez
Doors: Peter Walks on Water (Matthew 14:22-33) | I can choose the door of faith - 22-9-11 Radiate and Flamez
Doors: Samson and Delilah (Judges 16:4-22) | I can choose to make the right choice - 22-8-7 Radiate and Flamez
Joseph and His Coat (Genesis 37) | God is with me even if people are mean to me - 22-8-28 Radiate and Flamez
Joseph and the Promised Land (Genesis 50:22-26, Hebrews 11:22) | God is with me even when things are going good - 22-8-21 Radiate and Flamez
Joseph Forgives (Genesis 42-45) | God is with me even when I forgive others - 22-8-14 Radiate and FlamezJoseph in Egypt (Genesis 38-41) | God is with me even when people tell lies about me
- 22-7-31 Radiate and Flamez
Jesus (John 3:16; Ephesians 1:7; Matthew 27-28; Mark 15-16; Luke 23-24; John 19-20) | You are God’s masterpiece because you are forgiven!
