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

• Revelation 14:6-7
• Psalm 46:1-11
• Romans 3:19-28
• John 8:31-36

Memorize

“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.” Romans 3:23-24

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

• “Thy Strong Word” (Lutheran Service Book 578)
• “Jesus Priceless Treasure” (LSB 743)
• “A Mighty Fortress” (LSB 656)

1. Reformation Door-Write the memory verse on a piece of paper and “hammer it” to a door. This week we remember the Reformation when people were misunderstanding God’s FREE gift of forgiveness through Jesus so 95 statements about God’s truth were written on a piece of paper and nailed to a church door.
2. Bound by Sin-Talk about sin that binds us up in our lives. Together list things that entangle us and keep us bound up as you wrap toilet paper (or crepe paper streamers) around each person. Try to move. Then read John 8:36 and “break free” from the bondage of sin.
3. Bible Smuggling Relay-There are many without access to the Bible. At various times throughout history Bibles had to be smuggled (or hidden) in order to get them to people who wanted to read the Word of God. Put on a layer of bigger clothes outside each person’s clothes and fill them with Bibles to run to the next person and so on. See how many Bibles you can smuggle together in 5 minutes.

Recitation: The Second Article Part 2 & Meaning [Luther’s Small Catechism, Blue p. 115, Maroon p. 119, Black-p. 176]

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 126-143 (Blue p. 127-135, Maroon p. 130-138)
• Luther’s Small Catechism, 2017 Questions 162-175 (p. 177-187)

 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.