Akhil P
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
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Tuesday, July 12, 2011
What is right and wrong how will I know
The Bible and your conscience tells you right from wrong.
God tells us what is right and wrong in His Word, the Bible. The Bible teaches that anything that displeases and dishonors God is wrong and sin. The Ten Commandments are a list of sinful, wrong things: stealing, lying, dishonoring your parents, and more. When we sin, we feel guilty because God has given us a conscience that helps us know right from wrong.
God wants us to love Him with all of ourselves and to love other people as we love ourselves. Sometimes, you might not be sure if something is right or wrong. In that case, you should pray about it, look in the Bible, and ask your parents or a trusted adult for advice. Only through Jesus can we be forgiven for the wrong things we do. And Jesus changes our lives to help us do right things that please God!
Bible Truth
"The LORD has told you, human, what is good; he has told you what he wants from you: to do what is right to other people, love being kind to others, and live humbly, obeying your God" (Micah 6:8).
"Jesus answered, '"Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind." This is the first and most important command. And the second command is like the first: "Love your neighbor as you love yourself"'" (Matthew 22:37-39, NCV).
"They show that in their hearts they know what is right and wrong, just as the law commands. And they show this by their consciences" (Romans 2:15a, NCV).
Possible to see Angel
Angels are usually invisible to humans, but they appeared in Bible times to help people or give people God’s messages.
You may have seen a movie where people see angels. Those movies are make believe, but angels are not pretend. They are real because God created them and tells us the truth about them in the Bible.
During Bible times, God sent angels at special times to help people, such as the angel shutting the lions’ mouths for Daniel (Daniel 6:22). God also sent angels to give people God’s messages, such as the angel who told Mary she would be the mother of God’s Son (Luke 1:26-33).
Angels are usually invisible to humans (2 Kings 6:15-17), but sometimes they appeared to humans in Bible times, like the angel to Balaam and his talking donkey (Numbers 22). We often think of angels as being fluffy, gentle creatures, but in the Bible they usually appeared to be fierce and bright (Revelation 18:1). People who saw angels often fell to the ground, shaking in fear (Matthew 28:2-4).
Since we have the complete Bible now, God does not need to send angels anymore to tell us what to do or how to believe. Instead of looking for an angel to help you or tell you about God, look in God’s own Word—the Bible!
Angels do not always appear in their true, incredible form. They can make themselves look like a normal person! If you do see an angel, you probably won’t know it. That’s one reason you should be kind to people—you may be serving an angel (Hebrews 13:2)! Even though we may not see angels, angels are still worshipping God, fighting Satan, and helping Christians (Hebrews 1:14).
If you trust Jesus as your Savior from sin, you will go to heaven and see angels. But you will not care so much then about seeing an angel. You and the angels will care most about worshipping God together!
Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?” (Hebrews 1:14).
““And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord." (Luke 2:8-11).
Then I looked and heard the voice of many angels, numbering thousands upon thousands, and ten thousand times ten thousand. They encircled the throne and the living creatures and the elders. In a loud voice they sang: ‘Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!’” (Revelation 5:11-12).
When I'm afraid what to do
Trust that God is taking care of you.
Everyone feels afraid sometimes, and fear can help us stay away from dangerous things like mean dogs and strangers. If you have not trusted Jesus as you Savior, you should be afraid of facing the punishment for sin—death. By dying on the cross, Jesus took that punishment for sinners who trust Him.
If you have trusted Jesus as your Savior, follow Him by obeying His Word the Bible. Then, you have no reason to fear! You don’t have to fear the dark because God can still see you there. You don’t have to fear people making fun of you because God always cares. You don’t have to fear getting hurt because God promises to work all things—even hard things—for good when you love and follow Him. You don’t have to fear dying because you have a home in heaven. God is always with you, even though you can’t see or hear or feel Him. Trust God any time you start to be afraid of something, and pray for His help. Memorize verses like the ones below so you can think about them when you’re afraid.
Bible Truth
“The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?” (Psalms 27:1).
“When I am afraid, I will trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me?” (Psalm 56:3-4).
“Do not worry about anything, but pray and ask God for everything you need, always giving thanks. And God’s peace, which is so great we cannot understand it, will keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7, NCV).
My parents tell me to eat vegetables do I have to eat
Vegetables are good for you, and obeying your parents is right.
God tells you in the Bible to obey your parents. So yes, you should eat your vegetables, even if you don't want to. Your parents want you to eat healthy food like vegetables that have important vitamins and minerals. Your body needs vegetables to grow big and strong.
God made you, so He wants you to take care of your body. You need good food, lots of sleep, plenty of water, and exercise, even when you're grown up. By taking care of your body, you will have more strength to serve God.
Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body" (1 Corinthians 6:19-20).
"So brothers and sisters, since God has shown us great mercy, I beg you to offer your lives as a living sacrifice to him. Your offering must be only for God and pleasing to him, which is the spiritual way for you to worship" (Romans 12:1, NCV).
"I expect and hope that I will not fail Christ in anything but that I will have the courage now, as always, to show the greatness of Christ in my life here on earth, whether I live or die" (Philippians 1:20, NCV).
Do I have to obey my parents why
God commands us to obey our parents.
Obeying your parents is the right thing to do because God commands it in the Bible. God is the heavenly Father, but He knows that you need an earthly father and mother to protect and help you every day. Your parents want what's best for you. They give you food and a safe house, teach you right from wrong, and show you what the Bible says.
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 'Honor your father and mother' - which is the first commandment with a promise - 'that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth'" (Ephesians 6:1-3).
Obeying God means obeying the people God has placed over you. These authorities take care of you, like parents, teachers, police officers, and people in the government. If you obey your parents, God promises you will have a better life than kids who disobey their parents.
Folding our hands to pray is it important
No, but folding your hands may help you focus on praying.
We don't have to fold our hands to pray. God can still hear us when we do not! But folding our hands can show respect. It also helps us concentrate on our prayers instead of playing with things. We can do whatever helps us pay attention and show respect to God. Some people like to raise their hands when they pray. Others kneel on the floor.
We can pray to God anytime and anywhere, even if our eyes are open or we are in a car. God wants our hearts to have the right attitude. He doesn't worry about how we position our hands or feet as long as our hearts are listening to Him.
Is there a special way to pray
There is not one special way, but we should pray with respect and love.
We should not pray in any old way, but neither should we pray exactly the same way every time. We should pray with respect and sincerity. Show God respect by remembering He is God, not a person. When we pray, we shouldn't be silly or joke. Talk to Him like we're talking to someone we care about and who is really listening.
Show God sincerity by telling Him the truth. We cannot hide our sins (bad things we do) from God; He sees and knows everything! He wants us to confess our sins and ask Him for the strength to obey. Don't try to use fancy words; just use regular words. God understands when we pray without speaking aloud, but sometimes we concentrate better when we talk out loud.
Praying with a group of people is good, such as before eating a meal. But God also wants each of us to pray on our own, in private. Make a habit to pray alone every day, perhaps when first waking up or before going to bed. We can also talk to God anywhere, while riding bikes, riding in the car, or cleaning our rooms.
It's important that we pray to the true and living God. He created the world and sent Jesus to die on the cross for sinners. People who pray to a different God aren't praying to a real God at all. Only the God of the Bible is real. How amazing that God wants us to talk to Him in prayer!
Bible Trurh
The sacrifice God wants is a broken spirit. God, you will not reject a heart that is broken and sorry for sin" (Psalm 51:17, NCV).
"Pray continually" (1 Thessalonians 5:17).
Jesus said, "When you pray, don't be like the hypocrites. They love to stand in the synagogues and on the street corners and pray so people will see them. I tell you the truth, they already have their full reward. When you pray, you should go into your room and close the door and pray to your Father who cannot be seen. Your Father can see what is done in secret, and he will reward you. And when you pray, don't be like those people who don't know God. They continue saying things that mean nothing, thinking that God will hear them because of their many words. Don't be like them, because your Father knows the things you need before you ask him" (Matthew 6:5-13, NCV).
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Childrens ways to be with Christ
As childrens in Christ we must know about the Lord. This is an awesome responsibility. It can also seem like an overwhelming responsibility. But Praise God - our Heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom has built four teachable moments into our day that can help us to share His word with our children in bite-sized, manageable chunks.
Deuteronomy 6:6-7 says: “These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.”
Here are some ideas of ways to teach your children about the Lord during these teachable moments:
When you sit at home:
This refers to meal time. Meal time is an excellent opportunity to connect with your children. During mealtime, you may discover your child is dealing with a playground bully. Or maybe you want to readdress a toy sharing incident from earlier in the day. You can use meal time to relay how God would have us respond in these situations. Oh - and don’t forget to give thanks for the food the Lord has provided!
When you sit at home:
This refers to meal time. Meal time is an excellent opportunity to connect with your children. During mealtime, you may discover your child is dealing with a playground bully. Or maybe you want to readdress a toy sharing incident from earlier in the day. You can use meal time to relay how God would have us respond in these situations. Oh - and don’t forget to give thanks for the food the Lord has provided!
When you walk along the road:
Well, we seldom walk along the road anymore – so a modern day example would be when we ride in our cars. You can listen to Christian music and encourage your children to sing along. Make sure you explain the meaning of the songs to your children so that the songs can become eternal treasures for them. And, how about taking an "ole fashion" walk - you can point out God's wonderful creations all around us.
Well, we seldom walk along the road anymore – so a modern day example would be when we ride in our cars. You can listen to Christian music and encourage your children to sing along. Make sure you explain the meaning of the songs to your children so that the songs can become eternal treasures for them. And, how about taking an "ole fashion" walk - you can point out God's wonderful creations all around us.
When you lie down:
As your children unwind at the end of the day, you can read them passages from a Children’s Bible and discuss the meaning and moral of the story. This doesn’t necessarily have to be a “lesson” but just a consistent story time. End the evening in prayer. Pray aloud with and for your children and allow them to pray as well.
As your children unwind at the end of the day, you can read them passages from a Children’s Bible and discuss the meaning and moral of the story. This doesn’t necessarily have to be a “lesson” but just a consistent story time. End the evening in prayer. Pray aloud with and for your children and allow them to pray as well.
When you get up:
Before rushing into the chaotic morning routine - take a few moments to pray together as a family and ask God to lead, guide and direct everyone throughout the day. You may find that spending this early morning time with the Lord will make the morning routine a little less hectic!
Before rushing into the chaotic morning routine - take a few moments to pray together as a family and ask God to lead, guide and direct everyone throughout the day. You may find that spending this early morning time with the Lord will make the morning routine a little less hectic!
Prayerfully, with these tips, you will find it easier to fulfill the commandment of Deuteronomy 6:6-7. God provided these teachable moments for a reason - use them wisely.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Verse Connection
Topics: God's Word, Hardship, Helping, Witnessing
Any verses in the Bible can help people with a particular problem or fear in their lives. Kids will decide which verse is best suited for six different situations.
What you will do:
Give each child a copy of the handout and read the brief instructions at the top of the page. The Children should use their own Bible to look up the verses, working individually or in teams. When all of the children are finished, discuss their answers. The purpose of this activity is to show the children that there are verses in the Bible that speak to every situation we face, every fear, difficulty, problem or burden in our life. Explain to the children that if they spend time reading and studying the Bible, they will have better understanding of what God's Word says whenever they are faced with difficult situations. God's Word may be comforting or distressing, but it is always there to guide us.
Discussion Questions:
1) Does knowing the Word of God help you help others?
2) How can God use you today?
Give each child a copy of the handout and read the brief instructions at the top of the page. The Children should use their own Bible to look up the verses, working individually or in teams. When all of the children are finished, discuss their answers. The purpose of this activity is to show the children that there are verses in the Bible that speak to every situation we face, every fear, difficulty, problem or burden in our life. Explain to the children that if they spend time reading and studying the Bible, they will have better understanding of what God's Word says whenever they are faced with difficult situations. God's Word may be comforting or distressing, but it is always there to guide us.
Discussion Questions:
1) Does knowing the Word of God help you help others?
2) How can God use you today?
| Instructions: Read carefully all of the following situations. Then, look up the verses at the bottom of the page, and match them to the correct situation. | |
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| 1. Your friend wants to go to church, but he is worried about what others might think of him. What verse could you use? | 2. Things are not going very well for Sue right now. Maybe when things are better, she will feel worthy to go to church. What verse could you share? |
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| 3. My parents told me not to go to the mall today but I don't care. I'll go anyway, they will never know. What verse covers this situation? | 4. Your friend tells you that he is very afraid whenever he has to walk home in the dark. What verse could you tell your friend? |
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| 5. Your friend is jealous of Susan, because she is so cool. She gets lots of mail from her admirers. What verse could you tell your friend? | 6. Your neighbor thinks being a Christian is too hard and takes too much work. He would rather have fun. What verse could share with your neighbor? |
Ephesians 6:1-3 ___ | Ephesians 2:8,9 ___ | Psalm 55:22 ___ |
| Matthew 5:10 ___ | John 8:12 ___ | Luke 18:14b ___ |
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| Ephesians 6:1-3 _3_ | Ephesians 2:8,9 _6__ | Psalm 55:22 _2__ |
| Matthew 5:10 _1__ | John 8:12 _4__ | Luke 18:14b _5__ |
Making God's Word Personal
Topics: Believing, Bible
What you do: Say, “This week we have an assignment that we want you to do that will help you learn more about what God’s word says about His just nature.”
Pass out assignment and review instructions with students. Once completed, ask the children if it made them think any differently about the passage once they personalized it with their own names. Ask them to review and think about what the scriptures are telling them throughout the week.
Pass out assignment and review instructions with students. Once completed, ask the children if it made them think any differently about the passage once they personalized it with their own names. Ask them to review and think about what the scriptures are telling them throughout the week.
Directions:
1. Read verse # 1 as it appears in the Bible.
2. Personalize the verse by writing your name in the blank spaces of the second paragraph.
3. Read the new verse as it applies to you.
4. Do the same thing with verse #2.
1. Read verse # 1 as it appears in the Bible.
2. Personalize the verse by writing your name in the blank spaces of the second paragraph.
3. Read the new verse as it applies to you.
4. Do the same thing with verse #2.
| Verse #1 But because of your stubbornness and your unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of God's wrath, when His righteous judgment will be revealed. God will "give to each person according to what he has done." (Romans 2:5-6) But because of ___________'s stubbornness and ___________'s un-repented heart, he/she is storing up wrath against himself/herself for the day of God's wrath, when His righteous judgment will be revealed. God will "give to ___________ according to what he/she has done." (Romans 2:5-6) |
| Verse #2 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9) If _________ confesses his/her sins, God is faithful and just and will forgive __________’s sins and purify him/her from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9) |
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