WEEK OF
January 29, 2023
Think Tank: Put your knowledge to the test
PA R E N T G U I D E
Elementary
Use this guide to help your family learn how God can give us knowledge.
First, watch this week’s video! youtu.be/ ip5YaJbfEtI
Knowledge: Learning something new so you can be better at whatever you do Memory Verse “The Lord gives wisdom. Knowledge and understanding come from his mouth.” Proverbs 2:6, NIrV
Bible Story John the Baptist in Prison Matthew 11:1-6 (James 1:5)
Bottom Line If you don’t understand something, ask.
Activity
Talk About the Bible Story
Who Am I?
When John was in prison, what question did he ask Jesus? (To paraphrase: “Are you the Savior, or is someone else coming?”)
What You Need: No supplies needed What You Do: Invite your child to play a game. Say, “I’m going to read a list of clues that describe an animal. Let’s see how many clues it takes for you to guess each animal!” Read from the list of clues, allowing your kid to make a guess after each one. Animal Clues: I am black and white. I am a bird. I can swim, but I can’t fly. (penguin)
How did Jesus respond? (He told John about the miracles He had done.) John had questions about Jesus. Is it okay for us to have questions about Jesus? (Yes!) What can we learn from the way Jesus responded to John’s question? (If you don’t understand something, ask.) If you could ask God any question, what would it be?
I have two arms. I have two legs. I have a tail. I have big feet and can hop very fast. I have a pouch. (kangaroo)
Parent: Share about a time when you struggled with wanting to know something about God, Jesus, or the Bible. How did you handle it?
I have thick gray skin. I eat grass, bushes, trees, bark, and fruits. I have big ears and a long trunk. (elephant)
Prayer
I am black and white. I have four legs. I have stripes. (zebra) When you finish, say, “You are so smart! You figured out what the animals were. In our story today, we learned about a man who trying to out who Someone really was.”
Use this prayer as a guide, either after talking about the Bible story or sometime before bed tonight: “Dear God, thank you for this reminder that it’s ALWAYS okay to ask you questions. You are there to help us when we’re confused or don’t understand something. Lord, please help us understand when we have questions about what we believe. Help us to keep looking to you for our answers. We love you SO much, God. In Jesus’ name we pray, amen.”
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