Psalm 24 Meditation: Galatians – The desires of the flesh mentioned by Paul in this passage are in direct opposition with the Fruits of the Spirit that he also mentions. Peace cannot exist in a situation where there is discord, jealousy, and hatred. Neither can Self-Control exist in the same situation as fits of rage, …
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Self-Control
Listen. Listen to the pre-recorded Children’s Message together. You can find it at pacificunionchurch.org/churchsmall Review If we are going to train to run a marathon, why is self-control so important? What kind of prize did marathon runners get in Paul’s day? [Hint to parents: In case you didn’t catch it, they won a crown of …
Going Deeper: August 9
Read 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 together. Watch the sermon video (available at pacificunionchurch.org/churchsmall) Listen. Why is the Christian life compared to race? Why is self control and doing things our body does not want to do necessary for running this race? How is self-control connected to faith, hope and love? Respond. What specific sins and addictions …
Gentleness
Listen. Listen to the pre-recorded Children’s Message together. You can find it at pacificunionchurch.org/churchsmall Review What do we have to remember to do when we hold a baby? Why? Gentleness is knowing that we are strong and that our words are powerful. Gentleness is making sure that our strength is used to help people, instead …
Faithfulness
Listen. Listen to the pre-recorded Children’s Message together. You can find it at pacificunionchurch.org/churchsmall Review Pastor Nate said that faithfulness is when we trust in two directions. What are the two directions? [Hint to parents: “up” and “forward”] What does it mean to “trust up”? [Hint to parents: We “trust up” when we trust God …
Goodness
Listen. Listen to the pre-recorded Children’s Message together. You can find it at pacificunionchurch.org/churchsmall Review What does it mean to be good? [Hint to parents: Good is when we treat others the way God wants us to; when we love others the way God loves us.] Does God love us because we are good or …
Going Deeper: July 19
Read Romans 12:9-21 together. Watch the sermon video (available at pacificunionchurch.org/churchsmall) Listen. What does goodness look like in the church? Under pressure? Out in the world? Respond. Which specific aspect of goodness jumps out at you? How is God challenging you to live the good life? Is God asking you to do something or to …
Kindness
Listen. Listen to the pre-recorded Children’s Message together. You can find it at pacificunionchurch.org/churchsmall Review How did Pastor Nate demonstrate what God’s kindness looks like? [Hint to parents: Here is a quick review based on Titus 3:4-7 We are like empty cups because we didn’t want God.We can’t fill ourselves.God’s kindness is when he pours …
Going Deeper: July 12
Read Titus 3:1-7 together. Watch the sermon video (available at pacificunionchurch.org/churchsmall) Listen. What is God saying to you about the kindness he has shown you? Respond. How is God specifically challenging you to show kindness to those who are outside of the church? Is God asking you to do something or to stop doing something?Is …
Patience
Listen. Listen to the prerecorded Children’s Message together.You can find it at pacificunionchurch.org/churchsmall Review What does a farmer need to be a good farmer?[Hint to parents: a farmer needs patience, because he has to wait patiently for the seeds to grow and for the rains to come at the right time.] Why is it hard …
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