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Family memorials

Celebrating the help of God As we approach the end of the year 2024, it is time to count our blessings and celebrate the faithfulness of God this year and indeed our whole life time. This post is about showing our children how to acknowledge the help of God and build memorials around it individuallyContinue reading “Family memorials”

The love of the father

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” Jn 3:16 This post is to remind us about the love of the father and how we should respond to it. How does God show us His love? Sacrifice-God gaveContinue reading “The love of the father”

Family dedicated to God through worship

Family dedicated to God through worship Rev 4:11 Worship means to honour something above everything else. (Explain further to the children that anyone or anything can become an object of worship, taking the place of God, if we think of it as being the most important thing at any given time) Activity 1: Ask eachContinue reading “Family dedicated to God through worship”

ARROWS AND ARCHERS (Part 2)

You are welcome to another family bible time. This is a continuation of the last topic arrows and archers. The aim of this post is to examine challenges against arrows and how to overcome them using bible characters. It is important that the first part of this study be done before this. Click here ActivityContinue reading “ARROWS AND ARCHERS (Part 2)”

ARROWS AND ARCHERS

Behold, children are a heritage and gift from the Lord , The fruit of the womb a reward. ‘Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, So are the children of one’s youth. ‘How blessed [happy and fortunate] is the man whose quiver is filled with them; They will not be ashamed When they speakContinue reading “ARROWS AND ARCHERS”

GATES AND WALLS

Case study: Renovation of the broken walls of Jerusalem led by Nehemiah. Neh 3:1-3&31-32; 4:6 Ancient cities were often fenced round with walls and gates, we know of Jerusalem, Jericho and others (Isa 62:6. Josh 6:20). After Jerusalem was attacked and the inhabitants were taken captive, the city was ravaged, her walls broken down andContinue reading “GATES AND WALLS”

Who is your helper?

The helper is the Holy Spirit promised by Jesus for he said he will not leave us as orphans. And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another [a]Helper (Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor—Counselor, Strengthener, Standby), to be with you forever— 17 the Spirit of Truth, whom the world cannot receive [and take toContinue reading “Who is your helper?”

LOVE IN THE FAMILY

The ideal family set up is that of a Father, Mother and the children, all under the coverage of God almighty and biblical principles. ‘And if it seems evil to you to serve the Lord , choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve… But as for me and my house, we will serveContinue reading “LOVE IN THE FAMILY”

YOUR INHERITANCE IN GOD

Text: Ex 23:20-33 Do you know why you are in your current location? Do you remember where you are coming from? Have you explained to your children how God brought you to your current status? This post is about the promise of God to us and our role to ensure our establishment in the landContinue reading “YOUR INHERITANCE IN GOD”

YOU ARE NOT ALONE IN THIS JOURNEY

Setting the scene: 1King 19:9-10, 13-14 There was a time in the life of the revered prophet Elijah, immediately after the mighty feat he pulled in front of the prophets of baal, calling down fire from heaven. He got threatened by queen Jezebel and immediately fled for his life, when God asked him what heContinue reading “YOU ARE NOT ALONE IN THIS JOURNEY”