APRIL 2024 - Overview
I can do what Jesus says.
WEEK ONE
Light of the World
Matthew 5:1-2, 14-16
Jesus teaches, “You are the light of the world. Don’t hide your light. Shine for everyone to see.”
WEEK TWO
Great Commission
Matthew 28:18-20
Jesus said, “Go and tell everyone everywhere that I am alive, and teach them to follow Me.”
WEEK THREE
Early Church
Acts 2:42-47; John 15:12; Hebrews 10:24
The Church loves like Jesus by sharing, praying, eating, and meeting with each other.
WEEK FOUR
Shine Like the Stars
Philippians 2:14-16
We shine like the stars when we do everything without complaining and arguing.
MEMORY VERSE
“Let your light shine.”
Matthew 5:16, NIV
DO THIS:
MORNING TIME
When you go into your child’s room, cuddle them and say: “Good morning, [child’s name]! It’s time to open your curtains so the light is not hiding. Jesus says to let our light shine too. Don’t hide it. Shine it!”
DRIVE TIME
While on the go, look for the brightest light you can find. Talk about what makes that light shine so bright. Then, talk about how doing what Jesus says is what makes our light shine bright!
CUDDLE TIME
Cuddle with your child and pray: “God, thank You for sending Your Son, Jesus, to show us how to love each other. Help us do what Jesus says so our light will shine for the world to see that Jesus loves them and wants to be their friend forever.”
BATH TIME
Add bubble bath and a few bath toys to bath time. Use the toys, bubbles, wash cloth...everything in the tub...to play a game of Simon Says. As you dry your child off, say: “That was fun! You can do what Jesus says too! Jesus loves you and will always know what’s best for you.”
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Week 1 | 7 - 13 April
Light of the World
Jesus teaches, “You are the light of the world. Don’t hide your light. Shine for everyone to see.”
SCRIPTURE:
Matthew 5:1-2, 14-16
Talk About the Bible Story
Open the Bible together and read Matthew 5:1-2, 14-16 or watch the video together on the Parent Cue app.
Engagement Questions
Who can do what Jesus says?
Where can you shine your light? Since Jesus said we are the light of the WORLD, we can shine everywhere in the world!
PRAYER:
"Dear God, thank You for sending Jesus to be the light of the world. Help us do what Jesus says, so we can let our light shine too. We love You, God. In Jesus’ name. Amen.”
DO THIS (MORNING TIME):
When you go into your child’s room, cuddle them and say: “Good morning, [child’s name]! It’s time to open your curtains so the light is not hiding. Jesus says to let our light shine too. Don’t hide it. Shine it!”
MEMORY VERSE
“Let your light shine.”
Matthew 5:16, NIV
For more blog postsand parenting resources, visit:ParentCue.org
Week 2 | 14 - 20 April
Great Commission
Jesus said, “Go and tell everyone everywhere that I am alive, and teach them to follow Me.”
SCRIPTURE:
Matthew 28:18-20
Talk About the Bible Story
Open the Bible together and read Matthew 28:18-20 or watch the video together on the Parent Cue app. Engagement Questions
Who can do what Jesus says?
Who can you go and tell about Jesus?
PRAYER:
"Dear God, You are the BEST! Thank You for giving us Jesus to be our friend forever. Help us to go and tell others that Jesus is alive and He wants to be their friend forever. We want to do what Jesus says and shine our light! We love You, God. In Jesus’ name. Amen.”
DO THIS (DRIVE TIME):
While on the go, take turns naming different people you can tell about Jesus. Talk about how we let our light shine when we do what Jesus says, like caring for others and telling others about Him.
MEMORY VERSE
“Let your light shine.”
Matthew 5:16, NIV
For more blog postsand parenting resources, visit:ParentCue.org
Week 3 | 21 - 27 April
Early Church
The Church loves like Jesus by sharing, praying, eating, and meeting with each other.
SCRIPTURE:
Acts 2:42-47; John 15:12; Hebrews 10:24
Talk About the Bible Story
Open the Bible together and read Acts 2:42- 47, John 15:12 and Hebrews 10:24 or watch the video together on the Parent Cue app.
Engagement Questions
Who can do what Jesus says?
Who can you love like Jesus?
PRAYER:
“Dear God, thank You for loving us so much You gave us Your Son, Jesus, to show us how to love and to be our friend forever. Please help us to do what Jesus says and love others the way Jesus loves us. We love You, God. In Jesus’ name. Amen.”
DO THIS (CUDDLE TIME):
Cuddle with your child and pray: “God, Jesus was always serving others, helping others, giving to others, putting others first, praying for others, eating with others, teaching others...no one loves bigger or better than Jesus! Now Jesus says for us to go and love like Him. We want to do what Jesus says, God, so please help us love like Jesus.”
MEMORY VERSE
“Let your light shine.”
Matthew 5:16, NIV
For more blog postsand parenting resources, visit:ParentCue.org
Week 4 | 28 April - 4 May
Shine Like the Stars
We shine like the stars when we do everything without complaining and arguing.
SCRIPTURE:
Philippians 2:14-16
Talk About the Bible Story
Open the Bible together and read Philippians 2:14-16 or watch the video together on the Parent Cue app.
Engagement Questions
Who can do what Jesus says?
Can you do what Jesus says?
PRAYER:
"Dear God, thank You for sending Jesus to teach us how to shine our light. Please help us do everything without complaining and arguing so we can shine like the stars and people can see that Jesus loves them and wants to be their friend forever too. We love You, God. In Jesus’ name. Amen.”
DO THIS (BATH TIME):
Add plastic stars or sponges cut into the shape of stars to bath time. Sing “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” together as your child plays with the stars. Talk about how the Bible teaches that when we do everything without complaining or arguing, we shine like the stars.
MEMORY VERSE:
“Let your light shine”
Matthew 5:16, NIV
For more blog postsand parenting resources, visit:ParentCue.org