GOD WANTS US TO KNOW HIM
MATTHEW 28
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 did Jesus command His friends to do?
How do we know God wants us to know Him? We know God wants us to know Him because He shows Himself through the Bible.
Elementary Discussion Questions
Do we obey Jesus’ commands because we have to earn His love or because it’s how we show
we love Him? Why?
Discuss how Jesus commands His disciples to teach others His words and obey His commands. Remind kids that we do not obey because we have to earn His love. Explain how we obey Jesus’ commands because we love Him and have changed hearts that want to do what He says.
Why do you think Jesus said He will always be with His disciples?
Prompt kids to think about how being a disciple of Jesus is not always easy. Discuss how the world is against God and His followers. Tell kids that it can also be hard to always obey God. Encourage kids to remember that Jesus gave us His Spirit to guide us in truth, strengthen us, and help us when we face hard times. Remind kids that we were made to always live in the presence of God and that through Jesus we can.
Do you think it is important that we tell other people about Jesus? Why?
Remind kids that we are made to know God and that He wants us to know Him. Tell kids that when we share the truth about Jesus with others, we are helping them know God. Discuss how faith in Jesus is the only way to have our sins forgiven and live with God forever. Encourage kids to think about people in their lives who need to hear about Jesus.
Watch the Videos
Remember the 3 B’s
Big Picture Question: How do we know God wants us to know Him? We know God wants us to know Him because He shows Himself through the Bible.
Big Idea: Jesus came to earth as a baby, lived a perfect life, and died on the cross for our sins. He rose from the dead and wants us to know Him, love Him, and live with Him forever.
Bible Verse to Memorize - “And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.” John 17:3
Practice Catechism
Question 15: Since no one can keep the law, what is its purpose?
Answer: That we may know the holy nature and will of God, and the sinful nature and disobedience of our hearts; and thus our need of a Savior. The law also teaches and exhorts us to live a life worthy of our Savior.
Question 16: What is sin?
Answer: Sin is rejecting or ignoring God in the world he created, rebelling against him by living without reference to him, not being or doing what he requires in his law—resulting in our death and the disintegration of all creation.
