This week our lesson will teach us the importance of the choices we make. Abram and Lot faced a challenge and made different choices. At first glance, their differences in their choices seemed very small, but they resulted in a heavy consequence later in their lives.
We have to make choices in everyday life, whether they may be big or small. But the choices we make now can make a huge difference later. We are promised that if we pray and truly rely on God to make the right choice, instead of making a decision on our own, that we will truly be blessed. We may not know what's ahead of us, but we will never regret it because God will guide us and strengthen us through it.
This week, October 27, 2013, your child will hear this story:
Abram and Lot - Based on Genesis 13
Bible Story Brief:
Abram loved God very much. He took his wife, his helpers, and all his animals to live in the desert. His nephew Lot went with him. Lot also had a family, helpers, and animals. Abram's family and Lot's family lived in tents so they could move from place to place.
Their animals needed grass to eat and water to drink. It was hard to find enough grass and water for all the animals. The helpers began to quarrel about whose animals should eat the grass and drink the water.
Abram worked with Lot to solve the problem. Abram said, "Let's not quarrel or fight. Our helpers should not argue either. We are part of the same family."
Then Abram said, "Let's divide the land. You choose the land you want. I will take the land in the opposite direction."
Lot chose the land near the Jordan River for his family, his helpers, and his animals. Abram took his family, his helpers, and his animals in the other direction to Canaan.
God spoke to Abram. God told Abram to look in every direction-north, south, east, and west. God said, "All the land you see will belong to your family. I will give this land to you and your children to have forever. Your family will be so big that you cannot count them. Go and walk through the land I am giving you."
Abram moved his tents near some large trees. Abram thanked God for the land.
Christ Focus: Jesus was kind.
Life Point: Let others go first.
Life Verse: Love your neighbor as much as you love yourself. James 2:8
Question: Why were Abram's and Lot's workers arguing?
Question: How did God help Abram and Lot solve the problem the workers were having?
Bringing the story home: When sharing snacks or taking turns with toys, encourage your child to let his friend have first choice. Remind your child that it is important to take turns. He will not always get his own way. Remind your child that Abram let Lot choose first.
Upcoming Events
- October 27th - Family Day at Lannom Farms 1pm-6pm Pick up your ticket in the foyer of the Worship Center
- November 27th - No Wednesday night activities
- December 13th - Kids Night Out ages birth - 5th grade
Thank you for allowing us to partner with you in guiding your child spiritually.
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