WOW! WEEK 1
BIG IDEA: Jesus has the power to heal.
BIBLE: The Faith of the Centurion Luke 7:1–10; Mark 1:29–39
ASK THIS:
Because sometimes you and your kid need a conversation-starter that isn't, "So . . . how was church?"
SCRIPTURE QUESTIONS:
- Why did the centurion seek out Jesus? (His servant was sick and about to die.)
- Why did the centurion tell Jesus not to come to his house to see the servant? (He felt he didn't deserve Jesus making the trip to his house. He believed Jesus could say the word and his servant would be healed.)
- How did Jesus respond to this? (He was amazed at the centurion's faith. The servant was healed right away.)
- Read Mark 1:38.
Why does Jesus say he came to earth? What does that have to do with healing? (He said to preach about God. Jesus can heal more than just physical illnesses.)
APPLICATION QUESTIONS:
- Tell about a time that you or someone you know was healed. How do you know that was Jesus?
- Who are some people in your life that may need healing that you can pray for?
- How can we hold onto our faith even when healing doesn't happen?
This month, your kids are memorizing the Bible verse 1 Chronicles 29:12b (NIV), in case you want to work on them together.
“In your hands are strength and power to exalt and give strength to all.”
WOW! WEEK 2
BIG IDEA: Jesus has the power to calm our fears.
BIBLE: Jesus Calms the Storm: Luke 8:22–25; Psalm 50:1–6
ASK THIS:
Because sometimes you and your kid need a conversation-starter that isn't, "So . . . how was church?"
SCRIPTURE QUESTIONS:
- What was Jesus doing when the storm came? (Sleeping.)
- How did Jesus calm the storm? (He spoke to it, rebuking the wind and sea.)
- What did Jesus say to his disciples afterwards? What do you think he meant by that? (He asked them where their faith was. They might have let their fear cause them to forget that Jesus was with them or what Jesus can do.)
- Read Psalm 50:1.
How does this psalm remind you of today's Bible story? (Jesus spoke to the storm because he can command all of nature.)
- Whenever you were afraid, what would you do in response to your fear?
- Now that we know Jesus has the power to calm our fears, what can we do when we face our fears?
- How can you help others when they are feeling afraid?
This month, your kids are memorizing the Bible verse 1 Chronicles 29:12b (NIV), in case you want to work on them together.
“In your hands are strength and power to exalt and give strength to all.”
WOW! WEEK 3
BIG IDEA: Jesus has the power to provide.
BIBLE: Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand: John 6:1–15; Psalm 25:1–10
ASK THIS:
Because sometimes you and your kid need a conversation-starter that isn't, "So . . . how was church?"
SCRIPTURE QUESTIONS:
- What problem needed solving at the beginning of today's story? (There were thousands of hungry people who needed food.)
- What food was offered to help meet this need? (Five loaves of bread and two fish were offered.)
- What did Jesus do with the little boy's lunch to help feed the crowd? (Jesus gave thanks to God and distributed the food. Miraculously, everyone had enough to eat, and there were twelve baskets of leftovers.)
- Read Psalm 25:10.
How can we respond to God's love and faithfulness toward us? (We can follow God's instructions and keep putting our hope in God.)
- Whenever you were afraid, what would you do in response to your fear?
- Now that we know Jesus has the power to calm our fears, what can we do when we face our fears?
- How can you help others when they are feeling afraid?
This month, your kids are memorizing the Bible verse 1 Chronicles 29:12b (NIV), in case you want to work on them together.
“In your hands are strength and power to exalt and give strength to all.”