God’s Command Ignored- Tower of Babel (Genesis 10-11) After the flood, the population of mankind began to increase again. Instead of filling the earth as God had commanded, people decided to live close together and make a name for themselves (Genesis 11:4). They chose their own glory over God’s. At that time, all the people…
As believers share the gospel message, they often encounter barriers like geography, language, government, tradition, or religious beliefs. These barriers prevent the message from being understood and accepted. An approach for evangelism and discipleship that works in one culture may not necessarily be effective in a different culture. Believers must seek God’s wisdom in building…
Family Activity With your brothers, sisters, or friends, imagine that you are camels at the racetrack in Dubai. Plan out the route where you will race. For your hump, put a basketball or pillow in a backpack. Strap on the backpack and go to your starting line. Get down on your hands and knees. Ready-set-go!…
Bring your family back to the heart of Christmas by focusing on God’s greatest gift-- Jesus, the Light of the World. Family Activity: Teaching Time: 15 minutes Materials: 1 taper candle, 5 other candles, matches, printed gift tag, scissors, marker Many people decorate with candles at Christmastime. In John 8:12, Jesus calls Himself the Light…
Media entertains us, but it can also teach and challenge us. You can be proactive by using movie content as a springboard for family discussions about how to live in a way that honors God and advances His kingdom. Family Activity: Teaching Time: 2 hours Materials: an age-appropriate movie (documentary on a global issue, movie…
Family Activity Imagine that you are visiting Botum in her home on stilts. One of her family’s most important possessions is a krama (krah-mah), a long, loosely woven rectangle of cotton cloth. Find a scarf or long piece of fabric and try out ways that Khmer families might use it: apron, belt, hat/sunshade, hanky to…
God’s Command Restated- Noah (Genesis 9:1) Sin grew. Cain killed Abel. Seth was born, and the promise of the coming Savior continued through his line to his offspring, Noah. During Noah’s days, man was evil in every way, but God took notice of Noah and counted him righteous. God commanded Noah to build an ark.…
When Jesus commanded His followers to make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19), He was not referring to countries. “Ethne,” the Greek word for “nations,” means ethnic groups. An ethnic group who shares the same language, history, traditions, beliefs, and way of life is called a people group. God’s desire and plan is for families…
Family Activity Before the invention of the printing press, books, including the Bible, were copied by hand. Find some colored markers with fine points and a piece of paper. Using the markers, copy your favorite Bible verse onto the paper, just like ancient writers did. Be careful about your spelling and don’t leave out any…
In Deuteronomy 6:4-9, God gives parents a list of valuable teaching times to impress spiritual things upon their child’s heart. One of those times is bedtime! Children are often receptive and open as the day is coming to an end. Family Activity: Teaching Time: 8 minutes initial, ongoing Materials: Bible Do you sometimes have trouble…
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