Lesson 10 Dear Pastor Week of August 20th
IN THE CAR:
Ask your child what they learned about this week on the drive home:
Paul also wrote letters to friends. These letters not only teach us more about following
Christ, they also show us the importance of having friends to encourage our faith.
Philemon 8-21, Paul’s instructions regarding a runaway slave who is now a Christian.
HANGING OUT:
Make this week’s lesson real:
Ask the kids to teach you the hand motions they learned to help them remember Paul’s
personal letters. See if they can remember all of the books of the Bible from the
beginning.
AT DINNER:
Here are some great discussion starters:
- To whom did Paul write personal letters?
- Why is it important to have friends and teachers to help you grow in Jesus?
- Can you think of at least one person who has helped you grow your faith?
AT BEDTIME:
Quiz your child on this week’s memory verse:
God has breathed life into all Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. It is
useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our lives whole again. It is
useful for training us to do what is right.” 2 Timothy 3:16 (NIrV)
PARENT TIME:
What you need to know:
Paul’s personal letters are full of encouragement and advice. They also remind us that
we need spiritual mentors and encouragers in our lives. Thank God for the special
people in your life who have helped you grow your faith, or ask God to send you
someone like Paul if you need one!
