January 2022 - Overview
I can thank God for everything.
I can thank God for everything.
Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz
Ruth 1–2
Boaz takes care of Ruth and Naomi by giving them grain because they are family.
David and Jonathan
1 Samuel 18:1-4
Jonathan gives David his coat, sword, bow, and belt to show how thankful he is for their friendship.
Manna
Exodus 16
When Moses and God’s people, the Israelites, are hungry, God gives them bread every morning to eat.
Elisha’s Room
2 Kings 4:8-17
A woman and her husband build a special room for Elisha to stay in when he visits.
“I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart.”
Psalm 111:1, ESV
When you go into your child’s room, say: “Good morning! I’m so glad God made you, and made you to do big things today.”
While on the go, tell your child: “God made you to do big things.” (Name some things your child can do.)
Cuddle with your child and pray: “God, You made us to do big things for others. Help us to always remember that.”
During bath time, say: “God has given us so many things to do. What are some ways we can help people? “
Prodigal Son
A father welcomes his son with love when the son returns from wasting all of his inheritance.
Luke 15:11-24
When you go into your child’s room, say: “Good morning! God loves you—and I do too!”
“The crowds were amazed at His teaching.”
Matthew 7:28, NIV
The Lost Sheep
A shepherd leaves his flock of 99 sheep to go looking for his one lost sheep.
Luke 15:3-7
While on the go, ask your child: “What are some things you have learned how to do?” (Let them name some, and if needed, help them out with somethings you’ve seen them learn.)
“The crowds were amazed at His teaching.”
Matthew 7:28, NIV
Bigger Barns
A man decides to build bigger barns to store his extra food instead of sharing it with others.
Acts 2:45; Luke 12:16-21
Cuddle with your child and pray: “Jesus, thank You for teaching us that God loves us no matter what.”
“The crowds were amazed at His teaching.”
Matthew 7:28, NIV
Good Samaritan
A Samaritan stops and helps a man who has been beaten and robbed, after two other men passed him by.
Luke 10:25-37
During bath time, add some toy friends for them to play with. Ask your child to name their toy friends. Talk about how Jesus wants to be our friend forever!
“The crowds were amazed at His teaching.”
Matthew 7:28, NIV
House on a Rock
Jesus tells a story about what happens when you build a house on sand and a house on rock.
Matthew 7:24-27
When you go into your child’s room, say: “Good morning! God loves you—and I do too!”
“The crowds were amazed at His teaching.”
Matthew 7:28, NIV