Experiencing God At Home For Daily Family Sample

God’s Love Quick Start What great things do you remember about God’s Word so far? Quest What do you think God wants us to do with the Bible? First, God has clearly shown us that Jesus is the key to understanding the Bible—the ancient prophesies, the stories, the accounts, reveal Jesus’ identity and purpose. From there, Jesus helps us understand that by knowing the Bible, we get to know God better. Unlike other storybooks, however, regular Bible reading strengthens and grows us as we walk with God. And our appetite for God increases, so we read more. Pray each time you open it. He’ll help you learn and grow. Quiet Family Prayer When Jesus’ lived on the earth, He changed people’s lives for the better. He’s still changing people’s lives through the Bible, testified by millions of people alive today who tell amazing stories about how God used His Word to change their lives. Ask God to keep changing each family member as you get to know His Word. Quiet Times Younger Kids: Read a short picture book that you like. Stories are fun, but they’re just stories. Talk with your parent about how Bible stories are different—they’re true, God wrote them, and God uses them to show us His love and speak to us, even today. It’s okay to love books, but pray and ask God to help you love His Book the best. Older Kids: Prayer and Bible reading are meant to be a conversation with God; you can do both at once. Pray and ask God to help you learn His Word and how to pray. Then choose a place to read in your Bible. As you read, think and pray about what you’re reading and how it could apply to you or others—then pray about that and keep reading. Say your prayers with your Bible still open. God’s Spirit is in you so trust Him to help you.