Simple Truth: I Am Forgiven

Theme Verse: “I will forgive their wrongdoing.” (Hebrews 8:12a)

Theme: Switch It Up

Bible Story: Jacob and Esau (Genesis 27–33)

Families,

This week in Switch It Up we will teach kids that we can be forgiven. In Genesis 27–33, we will learn about two brothers named Jacob and Esau. Jacob hurt his brother deeply through a series of wrong choices. Jacob ended up running away because he was afraid of Esau. Years later, when God told Jacob to return home, he found that Esau had forgiven him. No matter what, we can know that God forgives us as well. We can be forgiven!

Challenge your kids by asking them if they can do different things. Ask questions like, “Can you jump and touch the top of the door? Can you say the alphabet in less than 10 seconds? Can you walk across the room with a book balanced on your head?” Remind your kids that one thing we can all do is be forgiven. God loves us, and we can always be forgiven, no matter what.

Check out Hyfi At Home for fun family engagement around last week’s Bible story.

Session 2: I Can Be Forgiven

Read: Genesis 27–33

Highlight: Genesis 32:9-10a

Reflect: How can you respond to the gift of God’s forgiveness today?

A) Thank God for the gift of forgiveness.
B) Forgive someone else.
C) Confess when I’ve wronged someone and ask for forgiveness.

Connect: When have you experienced forgiveness? How can remembering God’s forgiveness help us in our relationships with others?

“Pray: God, You show incredible love and kindness by forgiving me. Thank You that Your love makes a way for me to have a relationship with You. Help me walk in the joy of Your forgiveness today. Amen.”