ZECHARIAH GAVE HOPE
ZECHARIAH 13–14
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
What was your favorite part of today’s Bible story?
What did you learn about God in today’s Bible story?
What is the name of the prophet who delivered a message of hope to God’s people?
Can God be trusted? Yes, God cannot lie, so we can trust whatever He has said.
Elementary Discussion Questions
Why can we trust God when challenges come?
Lead kids to consider how God has an eternal plan. Remind kids that God does not see things the way we do. Help kids understand that God uses challenges to help us depend on Him and believe His words. Encourage the kids by telling them God knows everything, cares about His people, and will work everything out for our good.
What can we do so difficulties don’t discourage us?
Encourage kids to remember God’s faithfulness. Remind kids that even when difficulties try and discourage us, we can trust that God is with us and that He is in control. Lead kids to remember that God also cares for them and promises to give them strength and hope when they depend on Him.
Are troubles a surprise to God? Why not?
Remind kids that God is King over all the earth and knows the beginning from the end. Lead kids to understand that He rules with absolute certainty and that none of His plans can be stopped by challenging times. Remind kids that even Jesus faced troubles, but that God used those troubles to bring salvation to all who trust in Jesus as their Savior.
Watch the Videos
Remember the 3 B’s
Big Picture Question: Can God be trusted? Yes, God cannot lie or ever be wrong, so we can trust whatever He has said.
Big Idea: Zechariah spoke a message of hope to God’s people.
Bible Verse to Memorize - Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. Jeremiah 17:7
Practice Catechism
Question 16: What is sin?
Answer: Sin is rejecting or ignoring God in the world he created, not being or doing what he requires in his law.
Question 17: What is idolatry?
Answer: Idolatry is trusting in created things rather than the Creator.