Adventureland Parent Connect
Gideon
Connecting Sunday to the rest of your week!
This week, we continue examining the judges of the Old Testament with Gideon. Gideon was an unlikely judge. When God called him, he was afraid and was unsure if he could be used by God. God proved to Gideon, and the Israelites, that He is strong enough and that He is the One Israel should depend on.
The Israelites cried out to God because they knew they could not save themselves. Even Gideon was not enough to save them; God used Gideon to save His people, but God fought the battle for them. The people needed someone who was mighty to save. Jesus Christ came to save us from sin because we cannot save ourselves. Only God, through Christ, can save us.
Help your kids see that God uses our weaknesses for His glory.
FAMILY STARTING POINTS
● Babies and Toddlers
○ God’s plan is perfect.
○ God’s people needed someone to help them obey God.
○ God used Deborah and Barak to help His people.
○ God sent Jesus to be our Judge.
● Preschool
○ Whom does God use in His plan? God uses people in His plan.
○ God sent judges to help His people.
● Kids
○ How does God accomplish His plan? God uses people for His glory and our good.
○ God’s people needed someone to rescue them from their enemies.
KEY PASSAGE
Isaiah 33:22
The Lord is our judge; the Lord is our lawgiver; the Lord is our king; He will save us.
BIG PICTURE QUESTION
Whom does God use in His plan?
God uses people in His plan.
Next Week....Samson
Samson’s sin led to his own death, but God used his death to deliver the Israelites from their enemies. Samson’s story reminds us of Jesus. Jesus never sinned, but God sent Him to die on the cross and rise again to rescue believers from sin and give them eternal life.
Discussion Starters
•How did you think the 300 men felt going into battle?
•What makes you afraid? Why? Ask God to help you remember He is with you.
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Family Activity
•Research various phobias and what the Bible says about fear. Read 2 Timothy 1:7
•Go further: Overcome a common fear by telling someone about Jesus or inviting him to church with you.
Birth through PreK ministry of Eastridge Community Church
Email: denisej@eccmail.org
Website: www.eastridgefamily.org
Location: 863 Georgia 142, Covington, GA, United States
Phone: 770-786-2048