Read the Bible texts using different translations or age-appropriate children’s Bibles, act it out, use puppets or visual aids.

• Genesis 22:1-18
• Psalm 25:1-10
• James 1:12-18
• Mark 1:9-15

Memorize

“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” James 1:17

Listen to and sing the songs that will be a part of this week's worship service.

• “A Mighty Fortress” (Lutheran Service Book 656)
• “Great is Thy Faithfulness” (LSB 809)
• “O Christ You Walked the Road” (LSB 424)

1. Trust-Collect some sharp pencils. Fill a ziploc bag with water. Asking “do you trust me not to spill this water on your head?” poke a hole through the bag with a pencil. Talk about what it means to trust. What does it mean to trust God? Why did Abraham put his trust in God in Genesis 22:1-18?
2. Shifting Shadows-Make shadow puppets. Get as elaborate as you want or stay basic. Read James 1:17 and compare shifting shadows to God.
3. Comes to Us-Just like God came to Jesus when He was Baptized, He came to us in Baptism too. Draw a picture depicting God coming to you in your Baptism.

Recitation: The Third Article Part 2 & Meaning [Luther’s Small Catechism, Blue p. 144, Maroon p. 147, Black-p. 205]

Q & A: Assign one person to be the catechizer to ask questions and allow others to answer. (Guide them/provide unknown answers.)

• Luther’s Small Catechism,2008 Questions 169-186 (Blue p. 153-164, Maroon p. 157-168)
• Luther’s Small Catechism,2017 Questions 201-218 (p. 206-220)

 Need a catechism? Let us know!

1. Share highs and lows of the day.
2. How have you seen God at work lately?
3. What does the Scripture reading teach about God?
4. What does it teach about people?
5. What is the key theme of the Scripture reading?
6. What do you learn about the key theme? How can you apply it to your daily walk with the Lord? (Yourself, your relationship with God or your relationships with others?)
7. Any cautions to heed? Any promises to anticipate?

• Adoration (Wow, God!): Proclaim at least three things that amaze you about God today.
• Confession (Sorry, God!): Confess, repent, and ask for forgiveness.
• Thanksgiving (Thanks, God!): Thank God for blessings, lessons, gifts, etc.
• Supplication (Please, God!): Ask God to intervene where you know of needs.