Warning Labels

As you are drying your child’s hair, ask her to read the warning label on the hair dryer (or other appliance). Mine says, “Danger: Keep away from water.”

Ask:
Why do you think the manufacturer put that label there? (to protect you from getting hurt)

Why does God give us rules (Ten Commandments)? (to protect us)

What could happen if you reject those rules? (you could get hurt or bad things could happen) 

Don’t reject God’s rules or His warnings in the Bible. He put them there to protect and provide good for you. Listen to and obey God’s rules.

God’s Great Gift

This is a good time to talk with your children about accepting Christ. Wrap a small gift or just use a dollar bill (if they are older, a five dollar bill might even be better).  Tell your children that you have a gift for each of them and hold it out to them.

After they take the gifts, ask:
What did you have to do to get the gift? (I had to accept/receive it)

What would have happened if you said, “No, I don’t want it.” (The gift would NOT be yours.)

God has a wonderful gift for you. Romans 6:23 says that the “gift of God is eternal life through Jesus.” God made a wonderful place called heaven and He wants you to live forever with Him.

There is one problem – there is no sin in heaven and the Bible also says, “all (every one, including me) have sinned” (Romans 3:23).

Ask: Have you ever sinned? (Caution: If your children do not understand sin or won’t admit that they have sinned, they may not be ready to receive Christ. Say a simple prayer with them for God to help them understand and bring this topic up at a later time.)

God made a way for you to have your sin taken away – He sent Jesus to take the punishment for your sin and mine. You have a choice: do you want to accept Jesus and His forgiveness for your sin?

You can say a simple prayer:

Dear Jesus, I believe You died on the cross for my sin and came alive again. Please come into my life and take away my sin. Thank you.

Bible Balloon

Memorize Psalm 100:4

(Enter into His gates with thanksgiving,

And into His courts with praise.

Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.)

Blow up a balloon (or use a small ball or stuffed animal) and choose two kids to toss it back and forth. Each time they bat the balloon (or catch the ball) they must say the next word in the Bible verse.  Don’t forget to include the Bible reference – where it’s found in the Bible. Play this several times.