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Redeemer Kids: Family Discipleship Guide for Week of Sunday, April 5

4/2/2020

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 by Amanda Johnson, Redeemer Kids Team

​Hello Redeemer Family!

I hope this finds you well. In a time when our "normals" seem to be shaken, we wanted to make sure that we continue to encourage our families with young and school-aged children. This unprecedented season of unknowns, new roles, and LOTS of time at home has potential to be a really sweet time to help our children grow in their understanding of God and the gospel. We have found more time to spend discussing scriptures and truth with our children.  With this goal in mind, we'd like to put out a weekly guide to help us all shepherd our children in the Truth.

That being said, we know that life is also very chaotic and crazy (with many of our parents taking on the role of teacher and caregiver while simultaneously trying to continue to do their own jobs). This guide is in no way prescriptive of what needs to happen in your home. We just wanted to lay out some resources for you to draw upon when ready. Consider this a "Choose Your Own Adventure" in terms of shepherding your own children!

In a season where God's sovereignty may be called in to question, it feels fitting to point our children to the security and consistency of His gospel story. What is God's purpose? Why were we created? Is he in control (even of the coronavirus)? With that in mind, we hope to paint with large brush strokes and start at the beginning by discussing creation. 

While we will be starting at the beginning, my hope is that these resources could be used for any interaction with scripture. Is your family currently working through a book of the Bible in family worship/discipleship? Fantastic! Use these tips and resources for that. 


I. Scripture Reading

The story of creation and redemption starts in Genesis. Let's begin there. 
  • Let's read Genesis 1 with our kids this week. Have your elementary school child read it themselves. 
  • For our younger crowd it is "The Beginning: A Perfect Home" in the Jesus Story book bible, p. 18
  • Any other children's Bible you have will have this story. 
  • Here is a link to an audio version of Jesus Story book bible version


II. Interacting with the Bible.

Once we've read the story, how do we discuss and build upon the passage? Here are a couple of thoughts: 
  • Ask questions about it
  • Have them re-tell the story to you
  • Create art or color a picture about the story. You can download a coloring sheet here!
  • Discuss creation while taking a nature walk outside
  • An approach to take with our pre-school and elementary crowd is the inductive approach: read, observe, interpret, apply
  • These are cute cards created by Risen Motherhood to help guide parents as they ask questions of their children about the story they just heard or read. Click here to view and download. I recommend you print them out!!
  • Our older students might enjoy working through "Exploring the Bible: A Bible Reading Plan for Kids." 
  • Finally, let's memorize it! Your child can work on Genesis 1:1 or more. How much of Genesis 1 can we memorize?  Gen. 1:1-2 is a good goal as well!
  • Other Resources: There are other resources out there that might help us talk to our kids about God creator as well!
    • Jesus is Better podcast, Ep. 81: God's Big Story, P. 1
    • Truth Seekers: Bible Stories for kids, Ep. 2: Creation
    • Seeds family worship puts out albums of scripture to song. They have a specific song for Genesis 1:1-2
    • Buck Denver: The Story Of Creation
    • Kids at Home from goodbook.com has some great free downloads as well.


IV. New City Catechism

Let's review questions 1-4 this week in our NCC catechism! They help us remember God's character and purposes. We are hoping to also deliver some new NCC booklets to you. You can also download the New City Catechism application on your phone or tablet or access its features via their website (questions, devotionals, songs, etc)!


V. Prayer Guide

Along with scripture reading and study, lets encourage our children in prayer this week. Here are some thoughts on how to guide their little hearts as they pray.
  1. Praise God and name him. "God you are______"
  2. Encourage gratefulness to God. What has God done for them? What blessings has he given them? We can be particularly grateful for good health and His sovereignty and control in this unknown time.
  3. Praying for others: Sick family members, healthcare workers that are caring for corona virus patients, etc


VI. Additional Parenting Resources

When do I read the Bible with my child? When do I pray with them? As we enter into new rhythms during this time, we are praying for opportunities and windows to discuss truth with your child. As a family we have added on a little "Bible time" to our new home school lessons. Maybe its five minutes at dinner time or before bed.

Here's an article from the Gospel Coalition website with helpful ways to talk to your Children about God and the Corona virus.




Hope these resources are helpful for you!
God is Good!

Amanda Johnson

"I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul makes boast in the Lord; let the humble hear and be glad. Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together!" Psalm 34:1-3




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