The Parent Weekly for November 17th, God is Victorious
What we learned today
Big Idea: God is Victorious
The Exodus, Part 2. Exodus 12—15. God wins the battle for the Israelites by miraculously parting the Red Sea.
Where we’re headed next time
Big Idea: Remember & Celebrate
Feast of Unleavened Bread: Remembering and Celebrating God as Redeemer
Did you know?
Share these facts to get the conversation started:
The Feast of Unleavened Bread celebrates God as Redeemer.
The Feast of Unleavened Bread was a time for the Israelites to remember how God delivered them quickly from Egypt—before their bread was able to rise.
The Israelites celebrated seven annual feasts and festivals: Passover, Feast of Unleavened Bread, Festival of First Fruits, Feast of Harvest, Feast of Trumpets, Day of Atonement, and Feast of Tabernacles (or Booths).
During the feasts, the Israelites ate, danced, sang, played instruments, prayed, and offered sacrifices to God.
Connect as a family
Sometime this week set aside an evening to remember and celebrate as a family. Just as the Israelite celebrations revolved around a feast, create a “feast” for your family: popcorn, pizza, ice cream, fondue, or any yummy food. Whatever you choose, feast in a special way and spend the time remembering what God has done in the life of your family. Then read Psalm 113.
After reading the Scripture passage, discuss these questions together:
How have you seen God at work in your life?
How have you trusted God lately?
When have you known God was with you?
These questions can easily extend into the rest of the week. Look for opportunities to bring conversations about how God redeems us into your everyday life as a family.
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 your child: (Child’s name), may you know God loves you and redeems you. May you rest in His peace, joy, and grace this week.
