MARCH 21 -- BIBLE STORY SUMMARY
This week, we go to Genesis 25:24-34, where we find one of the best examples of what happens when you’re not patient—the story of Esau. After a hunting trip, Esau was exhausted and hungry! And wouldn’t you know, his brother Jacob had a pot of stew cooking on the fire. Jacob takes advantage of this situation and offers a bowl in exchange for Esau’s inheritance. Turns out, Esau couldn’t resist. He lost something extremely valuable all because he was impatient.
That's why our Bottom Line this week is: If you don’t wait, it could cost you.
Through the story of Esau, we pray that kids will discover why it’s important to have patience and wait. We will face moments when we want to rush and take the first choice that comes our way, but that might not be God’s best for us. We pray kids will discover that when they wait, they can experience something even better than they can imagine.
This week, we go to Genesis 25:24-34, where we find one of the best examples of what happens when you’re not patient—the story of Esau. After a hunting trip, Esau was exhausted and hungry! And wouldn’t you know, his brother Jacob had a pot of stew cooking on the fire. Jacob takes advantage of this situation and offers a bowl in exchange for Esau’s inheritance. Turns out, Esau couldn’t resist. He lost something extremely valuable all because he was impatient.
That's why our Bottom Line this week is: If you don’t wait, it could cost you.
Through the story of Esau, we pray that kids will discover why it’s important to have patience and wait. We will face moments when we want to rush and take the first choice that comes our way, but that might not be God’s best for us. We pray kids will discover that when they wait, they can experience something even better than they can imagine.
"DIG DEEPER" ACTIVITIES FOR March 21
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"GOD TIME" CARDS
Each God Time card includes four "faith exploration" activities to do alone or as a family. These are perfect to do at dinner time or at bed time... or any time! preschool / kinder / 1st grade activities:
2nd/3rd grade activities:
4th-8th grade activities:
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Bed Time:
Waiting can be tough but trying to skip the wait can come at a big cost.
Share something that you're having a hard time waiting for.
Pray that when you're tempted to jump ahead this week, God will give you the patience to slow down and wait.
Waiting can be tough but trying to skip the wait can come at a big cost.
Share something that you're having a hard time waiting for.
Pray that when you're tempted to jump ahead this week, God will give you the patience to slow down and wait.
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