Week 13: Are You Being Obedient….
Sometimes we look at God’s commands as just following a list of rules of things to do and not to do. However, obedience is one way we show God that we believe He will do what He said He will do. It’s one way we can outwardly show our inward disposition toward God. He forgives us when we mess up, but He desires that we strive first to avoid messing up. That is how we demonstrate true belief. On the other hand, disobedience reveals the exact opposite. It uncovers our selfish desires to have things our own way rather than God’s. When we disobey God, it’s like telling Him that He isn’t enough or that we aren’t sure if He will come through for us. But God’s way of doing life is much bigger and broader than that. I’m not sure about you, but I sometimes have some serious issues following “the rules”. I know, I am a work in progress, how about you? God gives us His rules because they’re the best way to live. Why? Because He loves us. We follow his ways out of love for him. We obey God because we love him. He gives us the right way to live because he loves us. Obedience is all about love.
Welcome To Virtual Sunday School!
FOR THIS WEEK:
TODAY’S MEMORY VERSE:
“My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity.” Proverbs 3:1-2
“Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.” Colossians 3:20
TODAY’S BOTTOM LINE:
You can trust that God has a plan.
BASIC TRUTH:
I can trust God no matter what.
TODAY’S KEY QUESTION:
Are You Being Obedient To God?
Let’s Begin In This Order..
Read Aloud “For This Week”
It’s Time To Worship
It’s Prayer Time
Complete The Questions
What Is The Bible?
FOR THIS MONTH:
MONTHLY MEMORY VERSE:
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Do not depend on your own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5, NIV
MONTHLY VIRTUE:
Trust—Putting your confidence in someone, you can depend on
Let’s Stand Up and Sing Along…
IT’S TIME TO WORSHIP!!!
IT’S PRAYER TIME!!!!
It’s Your Time To Read !!
God, I love you and I am so glad you save me. God, you are my Friend. I believe in you, God. Please help me to know your voice when you are talking to me. God, please help me to listen to Your voice when You are speaking to me. God, please help me to listen when my parents are speaking to me. Listening is hard work at times so please help me to do a good job.
I desire to be like Jesus, but so often miss the mark. God, please forgive my lack of obedience in following Your directions.
I ask that You will give me a humble, obedient spirit that desires to wholeheartedly obey Your commands. Give me understanding and I will keep Your law and obey it with all my heart” (Psalm 119:5,33-34).
Thank you God for hearing my prayers, I love you, In Jesus Name, Amen.
READ ME OUT LOUD!!!
The word ACTS will help you remember what to pray for…
A = Adoration Adore God, love Him and praise Him for who He is.
C = Confession Admit your sins to God, ask for His forgiveness through faith that Jesus died for our sins.
T = Thanksgiving Thank God for answered prayers, for the good things He has done in your life. For growth.
S = Supplication Pray for your family and friends, for those who are sick or sad. Pray for those who are not Christians yet. Pray for your own spiritual growth and any other needs that you may have.
It’s Your Time To Pray Now!!
WHAT IS THE BIBLE: The Story Begins
WHAT HAPPENED?
God gave Jonah a job to do. He wanted Jonah to go to the city of Nineveh and warn them that God was planning to discipline all the people there because of their evil behavior. But instead of doing what God asked, Jonah ran away. When God sent a frightening storm, Jonah realized the storm was his fault. Jonah told the sailors to throw him overboard to save their own lives. Instead of letting Jonah drown, God sent a big fish to swallow him. Jonah spent three days and nights in the belly of the fish, which was like having a long “time out” in a very smelly place! When Jonah was in the fish, he prayed and told God that he was sorry for not obeying. God let Jonah out of the fish, giving him another chance. This time Jonah was ready to obey God. He went and told the people of Nineveh that God wanted them to stop doing wrong.
WHAT HAPPENED?
God gave Adam and Eve a wonderful garden, filled with many fruit trees. He told Adam and Eve that they could eat any fruit they wished except for the fruit of one tree – the tree in the middle of the garden. But Satan wanted Adam and Eve to disobey God. One day, Satan convinced Eve to try the “forbidden” fruit, and Adam ate some, too. Instead of doing what God asked them to do, they did what Satan wanted them to do. Adam and Eve felt very badly after they had disobeyed, but God had to discipline them anyway. He had to send them out of the beautiful garden. Just as God disciplined Adam and Eve, He expects parents to discipline their children to help them learn to obey.
FOR OUR STUDENTS
FOR OUR PARENTS