Learn to Listen

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Parent’s Corner- October 17, 2021

“Give ear and hear my voice,

Listen and hear my words.” Isaiah 28:23

In the last few weeks, we’ve been talking about the instructions that God faithfully gives us in His word.  This week, we can see how important it is to hear God’s instructions, take those instructions seriously, and actually put them into practice.  Samuel was a good listener, and knew God’s voice when he heard it.  His ears were open, he was willing to listen, and he followed instructions.  The people of Babel cared more about listening to themselves and honoring themselves. . . that did not turn out too well for them!

This week, what can you do to open your ears and turn your attention to what the Lord would have you learn?

This Week in Sunday School. . . 

2s/3s- Samuel

Scripture- 1 Samuel 3

Lesson Truth- Samuel listened to God

Aims for the Children- to do at least one of the following during this lesson:

• Participate in a listening game

• Identify Samuel as a good listener

• Tell whom Samuel listened to

• Demonstrate good listening habits as teacher reads from the Bible

• Identify theBible as God’s book to us

4s-5th Grade-  God judges the nations at Babel

Scripture-  Genesis 11:1-9

Principle- God will judge those who do not obey His commands.

Ask your Child- Why did the people build the tower?

Apply- By turning from pride.

This Week- As a family, read Genesis 11:1-9

Next Week-  Genesis 11:27-12:9

Children’s Church- God sends plagues on Egypt

Scripture-  Exodus 7-10

Principle-  God is awesome and powerful.

Ask Your Child- Why did God send the plagues?

Apply- By telling other people about God’s greatness.

This Week- As a family, read Exodus 7-10

Next Week- Exodus 12-13