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Sprouts + Rooted - Session 2: I Can Be Forgiven - Oct. 13th

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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.”

Seedlings Oct. 6th - Session 1: I Need to Be Forgiven

Session 1: I Need to Be Forgiven

Simple Truth: God Forgives Me

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

Big Deal: 1-2-3! God Forgives Me

Bible Story: The Bronze Snake (Numbers 21:4-9)

Families,

In October preschoolers will explore, discover, and have fun learning about forgiveness. Join us as we learn the Big Deal, “1-2-3! God Forgives Me!” Each week we will hear about the incredible love and forgiveness of God. Preschoolers will learn that we all need to be forgiven, we can be forgiven, we can ask for forgiveness, and we can forgive others. 

This week we are teaching the story of the bronze snake from Numbers 21:4-9. In this Bible story, God punished His people for their sin and sent poisonous snakes, but He also provided a way to be forgiven and healed. Preschoolers will learn that we also make wrong choices and need to be forgiven, and God provides the only way we can be forgiven through Jesus.

Have fun this week working as a family on a small craft using recycled items to create a unique piece of art. Just like you are reusing old items to make something new, as a family talk about how we need God’s help to fix our friendship with Him, and when He does, it’s like we’re brand new!

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

Highlight of the Week

Session 1: I Need to Be Forgiven

Read: Numbers 21:4-9

Highlight: Numbers 21:8-9

Reflect: How can you focus on God today and remember that you need to be forgiven?

  1. Read John 3:14-17, where Jesus talks about this Bible story.

  2. Spend time in prayer, confessing sin and asking for forgiveness.

  3. Share with a friend how God has and continues to forgive.

Connect: How do you talk about forgiveness with someone?

“Pray: Thank You, God, that You knew I needed to be forgiven and You provided the way to be forgiven through Jesus. This week help me focus on You, confess mistakes and wrongdoings, and ask for Your forgiveness. Amen.”