This Sunday school lesson will teach children why God deserves respect and honor.
by Leah Pittsinger
TOPICS
Character of God, Honor God, Knowing God
AS KIDS ARRIVE (10 minutes)
Honor Balloons (Activity) Click here
WORSHIP TIME (5 minutes)
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BIBLE VERSE (12 minutes)
"No one is like you, Lord; you are great, and your name is mighty in power." Jeremiah 10:6 NIV
This verse will remind children that no one is like God, so He is honored and worthy of praise.
BIBLE STORY (15 minutes)
Gather the children around you in preparation for story time. If possible, use a children's Bible so it will be easier for the kids to understand.
Introduction:
Job was a very rich man who loved God with all of his heart. However, Satan took everything away from Job including his possessions, children, and health. Even Job’s friends accused him of disobeying God! Satan thought Job would curse God when he lost everything, but Job decided to continue honoring God instead. And God did something very special for Job because he was obedient!
Read Job 42:2 &10-17 (Job was blessed because he honored and obeyed God.)
Discussion Questions:
1. Why does Job honor God? (Because God’s plans are the best.)
2. What does Job do for his friends? (He prays for them.)
3. What good things doesJob receive for honoring God? (He receives restoration and increased possessions, more children, a long life, etc.)
4. Why should we honor God through prayer and obedience? (Because God loves us, He takes care of us, His plans are the best, etc.)
Read Revelation 4:11 (God is honored because He created everything.)
Discussion Questions:
1. Why is God worthy of glory and honor? (Because He created all things.)
2. How can we honor God through our actions? (By helping others, praying, attending church, being kind, being honest, etc.)
Conclusion
God is honored because there is no one else like Him and He created everything! He loves us so much that He provided a way for us to have a relationship with Him through His Son, Jesus Christ. When we honor God no matter what happens, He will bless and take care of us.
FUN TIME (15 minutes)
I Will Honor God (Activity) Click here
ALTERNATE FUN TIME (10 minutes)
God Created Everything (Coloring Page) Click here
PRAYER/SNACK (10 minutes)
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Start by praying to God and giving Him honor for creating us, sending Jesus to die for our sins, and loving and caring for us. Then serve the children fruit snacks and small cups of water or juice. Ask the children to think of ways they can honor God specifically at meal times (e.g. praying, being thankful, and sharing with others)
CLOSING ACTIVITY (5-10 minutes)
We Can Always Honor God (Song) Click here
NEXT WEEK
Come back next week to learn that God is fair!
TAKE HOME PAGE
Give one copy to each child at the end of the class to take home [PDF] Click here