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

• Deuteronomy 7:6-9
• Psalm 125
• Romans 8:28-39
• Matthew 13:44-52

Memorize

“He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?” Romans 8:32

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

• “A Mighty Fortress” (Lutheran Service Book 656)
• “Built on the Rock the Church Shall Stand” (LSB 645)
• “Go My Children With My Blessing” (LSB 922)

1. 1,000 Generations-Sketch out a basic family tree back as many generations as you know off the top of your head, marking a small heart next to the names of those who love(d) God. Talk about what a generation is and God’s promise in Deuteronomy 7:9 (read). Talk about how many generations is 1,000? How significant is this covenant of love God made to us?
2. Cannot Separate-Mix up a batch of cookies or a cake together. After the dough is thoroughly combined ask someone to separate back out the sugar. After noting that it cannot be done, talk about how God’s love is this way, He’s given it to us and it’s thoroughly mixed into us so that it cannot be separated back out. What does this mean to you?
3. Treasures-Hide some “treasure” (a treat or some coins). Then play the hot and cold game to find the treasure. Talk about how you feel when you find the treasure and the joy that comes from finding out we have the treasures of God.   

Recitation: The Conclusion of the Lord’s Prayer and Meaning [Luther’s Small Catechism, Blue p. 195, Maroon p. 200, Black-p. 279]

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 234-235 (Blue p. 195-196, Maroon p. 200-201)
• Luther’s Small Catechism, 2017 Questions 290-291 (p. 279-280)

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.