The Parent Weekly for March 5th, God is with Me (part 1)
What we learned today
Big Idea: God is with Me (part 1)
Matthew 14v22–33; Mark 6v45–51. After praying, Jesus walked on the water to meet the disciples, who were out on the lake in a boat. Peter walked out on the water to meet Jesus. When Peter became afraid and began to sink, Jesus saved him.
Where we’re headed next time
Big Idea: God is with Me (part 1)
Matthew 14v22–33; Mark 6v45–51. After praying, Jesus walked on the water to meet the disciples, who were out on the lake in a boat. Peter walked out on the water to meet Jesus. When Peter became afraid and began to sink, Jesus saved him.
Did you know?
The miracle of Jesus walking on water is one of 37 miracles of Jesus recorded in the Gospels!
It was when Peter got scared by the wind and the waves he began to sink in.
Connect as a family
Your child may enjoy playing with water. During bath time, give her a few objects and discuss which ones sink and which ones float.
Remind your child that God is always with us.
Discuss the fact that He is present in our lives when we are happy, sad, or even scared like the disciples were!
Blessing
Blessings are often used in the Bible. A blessing can be a prayer of commission, a portion of Scripture, or words to encourage and guide.
A blessing to pray over (child’s name), God is with you. May you know how good it is to be near Him.
