In this episode, I share from Deuteronomy, when Moses invited the new generation of Israelites to follow God as they prepared to enter their new land, and how Jesus loves to fight for us and lead us in loving those He brings into our lives.
Discussion with your kids: Tell each other about a time when you needed God’s help, and He took care of you. Thank Him for it, and then pray for something you need God’s help with in the future.
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In this episode, I share from Numbers about the Israelite tribes beginning to receive the land God had for them, and how living under God’s authority and safety helps us to receive and enjoy all the blessings He has for us.
Discussion with your kids: Can you picture Jesus with you right now? What are you doing together? What look does He have on His face?
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In this episode, I share from Numbers about God giving the Israelites a new leader even when they turned away from Him, and how Jesus wants to lead us in His life of love and restoring others’ hearts to Him.
Discussion with your kids: If you could hear Jesus speaking to you, what do you think He would say? Do you think that’s something He wants to say to your heart today?
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In this episode, I share from Numbers, when King Balak wanted Balaam to curse the Israelites, but God caused Balaam to speak blessing instead, and how Jesus wants to protect us and lead us into a life of love, healing, and blessing.
With your kids: Pray together that Jesus would give both of you a word of blessing or encouragement to share with someone today. He loves to bless!
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In this episode, I share from Numbers when God gave the Israelites water from a rock and used a bronze serpent to turn their eyes to Him, and how Jesus came to crush the biggest serpent’s head so that we can be healed, forgiven, and enjoy Jesus forever.
Discussion with your kids: What is one way Jesus has been showing His love to you this week? How has He helped or encouraged you? After you share with each other, you can ask Jesus to help you recognize His love today.
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In this episode, I share from Numbers, when Korah and some Israelite leaders rebelled against God, and that Jesus is the only One who can give us the humility and joy to do the jobs He has for us to join Him in.
Discussion with your kids: What job are you glad Jesus has you doing with Him? A student? A Sunday School helper? A big brother? You can share about your own job or role and ask Jesus to help you to keep receiving His help in it.
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In this episode, I share from Numbers, when the Israelites were too scared to trust God to enter the promised land, and how Jesus has trusted the Father perfectly on our behalf and invites us to lean on His strength each time we fear.
Discussion with your kids: What is something that makes you afraid? Tell them something that makes you fearful, and pray about it together. Jesus wants to help you both!
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In this episode, I share from Numbers, when God continued to travel with the Israelites even when they complained again and Moses’ brother and sister wanted to be the best, and how Jesus wants to make room in our hearts for His thoughts and invite us into the jobs He has for us to do.
Discussion with your kids: Share something that’s tempting for you to complain about. Ask your kids what tempts them to complain. Then, pray for each other, and ask for Jesus’ help!
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In this episode, I share from Leviticus and Numbers, how God wanted to bless the Israelites and teach them how to do their jobs as part of His family, and how Jesus wants to take us by the hand and lead us in the good works He has for us to do with Him.
Question for your kids: What is one of the good works Jesus wants to do with you today? You can tell them about one of yours, too.
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In this episode, I share from Leviticus about how God is teaching the Israelites to live with Him as part of His family, and how because of Jesus’ perfect sacrifice, we can run to Him for help no matter what we are going through.
Why not tell your kids one way you need Jesus’ help today and ask them the same thing? You could even pray about it together.
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