The Parent Weekly for November 7th (God Speaks)

What we learned today

Big Idea: God Cares for Me

Exodus 16; Numbers 11v7–9. After leaving Egypt, the Israelites had a long road ahead of them. The people started complaining early in the journey. God heard their grumbling and told Moses He would send food from heaven. He also gave special instructions about taking only enough food for each day. When the people woke up the ground was covered in manna. God cares for His people.

Where we’re headed next time

Big Idea: God Speaks

1 Samuel 3. As a young man, the prophet Samuel lived in the temple studying under Eli the priest. One night, as Samuel was sleeping, he heard someone call his name. Eli realized it was God’s voice Samuel was hearing. He told Samuel to tell God that he was
 present and listening.

Dig into God’s Word

• Read 1 Samuel 3:1–9. Remind your child that God spoke to Samuel and He can speak to us too!

• Samuel lived in the temple of the
 Lord while he learned how to serve 
God from Eli the priest.

• Samuel grew up hearing God’s
 voice and later served the Lord as a
priest, prophet, and judge

Connect as a family

Young children are rarely still for extended periods of time. Encourage your child to play fun, simple games with you that allow him to practice being quiet in small time increments. This will help your child as he grows and learns to listen for God’s voice.

• Spend a short period of time in silence with your child. See what sounds your child can identify that he may not have heard otherwise (a bird chirping, the wind blowing through the trees, etc.) Ask: “How does God speak?”

• Share a story with your child of a time when you heard God speak to you or direct you.

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 hear God’s voice and follow Him every day.