Road Rules: Ride with respect
WEEK OF
February 26, 2023
PA R E N T G U I D E
Elementary
Use this guide to help your family learn about respect.
First, watch this week’s video! youtu.be/ sigVlHd5KO4
Respect: Showing others they are important by what you say and do
Memory Verse “Do to others as you want them to do to you.” Luke 6:31, NIrV
Bible Story A Roman Commander Has Faith Matthew 8:5-13
Bottom Line Remember God is most important.
Activity
Talk About the Bible Story
Commander Says
What was it about the Roman commander that made Jesus so pleased? (The commander had faith that Jesus could heal his sick servant just by using His words.)
What You Need: Small treat or prize What You Do: Invite your child to play a game. Say, “We’re going to play a version of ‘Simon Says,’ except today’s game is called ‘Commander Says.’ I am the commander and you’re my solider. When I give an order and say, ‘commander says,’ you do it. But if I don’t say, ‘commander says,’ you do not do it. Let’s see how well you can listen to your commander!” Give the following commands. Choose certain times to preface the command with, “commander says,” and certain times to purposefully not use that preface. Give your child a small treat or prize for “following orders”! Commands: 20 jumping jacks march in place for 10 seconds run in place in 10 seconds 5 burpees stand at attention 20 mountain climbers 10 toe touches at ease (stand with hands behind back) If time allows, switch roles with your child. When you’re finished playing, say, “In our story today, we met someone who gave orders, and people did what he told them to do.”
What did Jesus do? (He spoke, and the man’s servant was healed) How did the Roman commander show respect? (He did not feel worthy to have Jesus in his home; he simply asked Jesus to heal his servant and had faith that Jesus would be able to do it.) What are some ways you can show respect to God? (praying, reading the Bible and doing devotionals, participating in Small Group) Parent: Share something you’ll do to help you remember God is most important, whether it’s reading your Bible before breakfast, posting a verse of Scripture on your mirror, or listening to worship songs in your car.
Prayer Use this prayer as a guide, either after talking about the Bible story or sometime before bed tonight: “Dear God, you are the one true God. You love us more than we can imagine. You even sent your Son Jesus to show us how important you think we are. Help us to show that YOU are most important to us. You deserve all of our love and respect. We love you! In Jesus’ name, amen.”
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