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

• Exodus 20:1-17
• Psalm 19:1-14
• 1 Corinthians 1:18-31
• John 2:13-25

Memorize

“For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” 1 Corinthians 1:18

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

• “O Savior Precious Savior” (Lutheran Service Book 527)
• “Christ the Life of All the Living” (LSB 420)
• “Jesus Refuge of the Weary” (LSB 423)

1. 10 Commandments-Create a poster of the Ten Commandments and hang it somewhere in your home to remind you of God’s ways. (Bonus: To the tune of “Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee” sing: You shall have no gods before me, do not take my name in vain, you shall keep the Sabbath holy, honor mom and dad the same, do not kill or cheat your marriage, do not steal or tell a lie, don’t be jealous of your neighbor—house, their spouse or their supply.)
2. Ranking-Make slips of paper with the following on them: 1) man’s foolishness, 2) God’s foolishness, 3) man’s wisdom, and 4) God’s wisdom. Then put them in order from highest to lowest. Discuss how you know the ranking and what it means.
3. Zeal-Zeal is passion or excitement for something. What are some things we have zeal for? (sports teams, hobbies, etc.) Read John 2:17. What does zeal for God’s house look like? How can we ensure that it “consumes” us? How can we share our zeal?

Recitation: The Introduction to the Lord’s Prayer and Meaning [Luther’s Small Catechism, Blue p. 175, Maroon p. 180, Black-p. 237]

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 205-207 (Blue p. 175-176, Maroon p. 180-181)
• Luther’s Small Catechism, 2017 Questions 243-249 (p. 237-240)

 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.