Faithful in Hard Times
1 Peter 1-2
Continue the conversation throughout the week with your kids by asking them questions pertaining to the lesson from Sunday at Redemption Kids.
The questions asked below were asked on Sunday during our time at Redemption Kids. Take some time to read the passage together, discuss the questions, watch a BRAND NEW video of the lesson, memorize the Bible verse, and remember the big idea of this week!
Ask the Questions
Bigs Discussion Questions
Why did Peter write his letter to the believers? (Peter encouraged believers going through hard times.)
Why can believers have hope for the future? (because Jesus died, but now He is alive)
Does the Bible say we will go through hard times for following Jesus? (Yes)
How does God use hard times for our good? (As we go through hard times, God makes us more like Jesus.)
How does the Holy Spirit help Christians? The Holy Spirit comforts us, shows us our sin, and guides us as we live for God’s glory.
Elementary Discussion Questions
What did Peter say we are born into when we have faith in Jesus? (blessings in heaven, a perfect inheritance; 1 Peter 1:4)
What reason did Peter give for us to be faithful in hard times? (it honors God, 1 Peter 2:12)
Why did Peter say Jesus bore our sins? (So that we could live for righteousness; 1 Peter 2:24)
What does it mean to live for righteousness?
Guide kids to discuss what righteousness is. Talk through what the Bible says about righteousness. Remind them that we only have righteousness through faith in Jesus’ righteousness. Help them see that we are saved from sin, so we can choose obedience.
What is our inheritance from God?
Explain to kids what an inheritance is, and talk about what we receive from God as a result of being adopted into His family. Remind them that we gain eternal life with God, joy, peace, wisdom, mercy and grace. Spend time explaining each of those concepts if kids do not understand them.
Why does God allow us to face hard times?
Discuss the benefits of facing hard times, such as growing in patience, learning to trust God more, and showing His power and love to the world by responding graciously
to those who are cruel to us. Remind kids that God can turn all things to good, and that even when we don’t see the good He is working out.
Watch the Videos
Remember the 3 B’s
Big Picture Question: How does the Holy Spirit help Christians? The Holy Spirit comforts us, shows us our sin, and guides us as we live for God’s glory.
Big Idea: Peter encouraged believers who faced persecution.
Bible Verse to Memorize - His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence - 2 Peter 1:3
Practice Catechism
Question 8: What is the law of God stated in the Ten Commandments?
Answer: You shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make for yourself an idol. You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God. Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Honor your father and your mother. You shall not murder. You shall not commit adultery. You shall not steal. You shall not give false testimony. You shall not covet.
