Theme Verse: “The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 6:23)

Session 5: God Values You

Bible Story: Jesus and the Children (Matthew 19:13-15; Mark 10:13-16)

Families,

This week is a special Game Changer session where we get to celebrate how Jesus changes the game! In our Bible story from Matthew 19:13-15 and Mark 10:13-16, we will see that Jesus valued children. Jesus’ friends, the disciples, were trying to keep children away from Jesus. They wanted Jesus to be able to focus on more “important” things. But Jesus welcomed the children, showing His love and care for them. Jesus values, loves, and cares for your children too. He loves them so much that He invites them to have a relationship with Him. Jesus is a game changer!

Invite your kids to gather their five most valuable possessions. Then ask them to rank those possessions in order from least to most valuable. It will be hard! Use this as a time to talk about how Jesus values everyone the same—adults and kids! Jesus loves them, values them, and wants to have a relationship with them.

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

Highlight of the Week

Session 5: God Values You

Read: Matthew 19:13-15; Mark 10:13-16

Highlight: Mark 10:14

Reflect: How can you show the children in your life that God values them?

A) Pray with them.
B) Celebrate the God-given gifts I see in them.
C) Invite them to worship with me.

Pray: God, thank You that You value all people. Thank You for this reminder that You love and value children. Work through me to share Your love with the children in my life.

Connect: As a child, did you feel seen, known, and valued? How can God work through you to show His love and value to the kids in your life?