HOW TO BUILD A HOUSE ON A ROCK AND A HOUSE BUILT ON SAND
JEREMIAH 17:8 “HE WILL BE STRONG, LIKE A TREE PLANTED NEAR WATER. THAT TREE HAS LARGE ROOTS THAT FIND THE WATER. IT IS NOT AFRAID WHEN THE DAYS ARE HOT. ITS LEAVES ARE ALWAYS GREEN. IT DOES NOT WORRY IN A YEAR WHEN NO RAIN COMES. THAT TREE ALWAYS PRODUCES FRUIT.” (ICB)
Kids learn through play and fun!
Out of ideas? Don’t worry – we’ve got you covered!
Check out our kid-friendly video and join us in testing what happens to a house that is built on a rock versus a house that is built on sand!
This session is great for kids and families and teaches us how life is better when we have a relationship with God and how the Bible can always bring us HOPE.
Do you know that God says that if we plant ourselves in Him, we will be like a tree which is planted next to a river? Trees that have enough water usually flourish and grow to become big and strong. Depending on the type of tree, maybe even have lots of green leaves, fruits or flowers! So how do we plant ourselves in God? We can plant ourselves in God by talking to Him, praying to Him and reading His Word. God also says that if we have a relationship with Him, we will be like a house that is built on a rock rather than a house that is built on sand.
“Everyone who hears these things I say and obeys them is like a wise man. The wise man built his house on rock. It rained hard and the water rose. The winds blew and hit that house. But the house did not fall, because the house was built on rock. But the person who hears the things I teach and does not obey them is like a foolish man. The foolish man built his house on sand. It rained hard, the water rose, and the winds blew and hit that house. And the house fell with a big crash.” – Matthew 7:24-27 (ICB)
For today’s fun faith building activity we are going to test what happens to houses that are built on rocks versus houses that are built on sand!
A BAKING TRAY
A CUP OF FLOUR
TWO LEGO BRICKS
ONE STONE
A CUP OF WATER
Watch the video and join us in testing what happens to a house that is built on a rock versus a house that is built on sand!
It’s easy to see which house is stronger. The house that was built on the rock stood firm when the water came pouring down and the house that was built on the sand completely crumbled away! Remember that if we build our lives on God and His promises, we will be strong just like the Lego brick that was built on the rock!
Inspired from our Faith4Families Faith Box Sessions. Family faith fun that your kids will love! Engaging games, conversation starters and Bible readings – creative, fun & interactive – play your way through the Bible and kids build their faith and wonderful family memories!
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If you want to have great God-centered conversations with teens, you should try our Faith Talk Trigger Cards!
Fun “would you rather” openers that get teens talking
Conversation starter questions with relevant topics that include Anxiety to Peace, Identity to Belonging, Reputation to Forgiveness, Temptation to Peer Pressure. They are great anytime; at the dinner table, at the beach or while in the car on a road trip. Don’t miss your chance while they’re still in your homes, cars & youth groups. Keep the line of communication open and enjoy hearing your kids chew on these topics.
Here is a FREE sample for you to try. Sure to get your teens talking and discovering truth for themselves!
FAITH TRIGGER CARD – Let’s talk about HOPE…
GOD SAYS: Grab the promised hope with both hands and never let go. It’s an unbreakable spiritual lifeline, reaching past all appearances right to the very presence of God where Jesus is. (Hebrews 6:18 MSG)
TAKE-AWAY: “God’s writing your story and He never leaves you alone in your story… so you always know how this story ends.” – Ann Voskamp, New York Times Best Selling Author.
BLESSING TO PRAY OVER EACH OTHER: May the God of hope fill you with joy and peace as you trust in Him.
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Kids learn through play and fun!
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Building resilient children through faith “Success is not final. Failure is not fatal: it’s the courage to continue that counts.” Winston Churchill As if a global pandemic was not enough
A FAMILY THAT PRAYS STAYS TOGETHER The Bible instructs us to “Rejoice always, praise continually, give thanks in all circumstances for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus”
Want to have great God-centred conversations with your kids and teens?
It’s easy with these Faith Talk Triggers! 40-42 conversation starter topics from Temptation to Peer Pressure, Reputation to Pollution. Keep the line of communication open and enjoy hearing your kids chew on these topics! Each pack is identical & contains 40 conversation cards. You’ll love how these cards get the kids talking – and how their spiritual understanding will grow – one topic and a time! Great for the dinner table, the bach or the beach!
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