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

• Isaiah 55:10-13
• Psalm 65:1-13
• Romans 8:12-17
• Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

Memorize

“Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.” Romans 8:17

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

• “Thy Strong Word” (Lutheran Service Book 578)
• “Lord Open Now My Heart to Hear” (LSB 908)
• “On What Has Now Been Sown” (LSB 921)

1. Heirs & Riches-Make a treasure box. Then make gems, jewelry, other valuable items to go inside. Discuss: What is a heir? (one who inherits the wealth) Who is usually an heir? (a son or daughter) What are the riches of God? Write each on one of the valuable items to go inside the treasure box. Why has God made us co-heirs with Christ?
2. Dirt Pudding-Make up a batch of dirt pudding. Talk about what makes it tasty (good dirt). Talk about what it would be like if there were sharp things like thorns in the dirt pudding? What about if the pudding was rock hard? Why does the state of the dirt pudding matter for its goodness? What about the dirt in Jesus’ parable? What about the state of hearts hearing about Jesus?
3. Soil Types-Go outside and observe rocky ground, thorny/weedy ground, and good soil. Talk about how things grow in each condition (or how they would grow). Then talk about how Jesus was using these soils as a picture of our hearts hearing God’s Word. Compare each soil type to hearts.

Recitation: The Sixth Petition of the Lord’s Prayer and Meaning [Luther’s Small Catechism, Blue p. 190, Maroon p. 195, Black-p. 269]

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 228-230 (Blue p. 191-192, Maroon p. 196-197)
• Luther’s Small Catechism, 2017 Questions 281-284 (p. 269-272)

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.