God Rules…So I Should Worship Him Only
Memory Verse: Love the Lord your God. Matthew 22:37-39 paraphrased
Lesson One Review
Who will you worship?
To whom are you true?
If you follow Jesus
You’ll know what to do
Jesus prayed 40 days and nights
The devil tempted him three times
“Turn stones to bread,” the devil said,
Jesus replied, “Live by God’s Word instead.”
The devil took Jesus to the heights of the temple
He said, “Jump and the angels will catch you, it’s simple.”
Jesus’ answer was truly the best, he said,
“Don’t put the Lord your God to the test.”
The devil showed Jesus the world’s great cities
He said, “If you worship me, you’ll be sitting pretty.”
Jesus said, “Devil, get away from me now!
Worship only God, to him I will bow.”
Who will you worship?
To whom are you true?
If you follow Jesus
You’ll know what to do.
(Source: Matthew 4:1-11; Luke 4:1-13)
Prayer Time
Dear Jesus, You are my God. I will worship you and sing to you. Amen.
Family Time
Listen to children’s Christian music in the car. Use the time spent driving in your car singing praise songs to Jesus with your child.
Memory Verse: Love the Lord your God. Matthew 22:37-39 paraphrased
Lesson One Review
Who will you worship?
To whom are you true?
If you follow Jesus
You’ll know what to do
Jesus prayed 40 days and nights
The devil tempted him three times
“Turn stones to bread,” the devil said,
Jesus replied, “Live by God’s Word instead.”
The devil took Jesus to the heights of the temple
He said, “Jump and the angels will catch you, it’s simple.”
Jesus’ answer was truly the best, he said,
“Don’t put the Lord your God to the test.”
The devil showed Jesus the world’s great cities
He said, “If you worship me, you’ll be sitting pretty.”
Jesus said, “Devil, get away from me now!
Worship only God, to him I will bow.”
Who will you worship?
To whom are you true?
If you follow Jesus
You’ll know what to do.
(Source: Matthew 4:1-11; Luke 4:1-13)
Prayer Time
Dear Jesus, You are my God. I will worship you and sing to you. Amen.
Family Time
Listen to children’s Christian music in the car. Use the time spent driving in your car singing praise songs to Jesus with your child.
God Rules…So I Should Make Him More Important Than Anything
Memory Verse: Love the Lord your God. Matthew 22:37-39 paraphrased
Lesson Two Review
Drink it, drink it, this tastes yuck!
Because we were bad, now we’re stuck.
Moses came down from the mountain and gazed
Upon the golden idol we’d made.
“We’re the children of Israel
And we wanted to worship a special idol
So we asked Aaron for a golden calf
We brought him our jewelry, and he made it like that!”
But God knew the evil we made.
He told Moses, “Get down there today.”
On desert we danced to our false god
A statue of gold, isn’t that odd?
Moses was mad. He took the tablets of stone
And threw them down, breaking every one.
He melted the idol, and ground it to powder,
And now we must drink this nasty calf chowder.
(Source: Exodus 32:1-24)
Prayer Time
Dear Jesus, I will worship only you because you are the one and only God. Amen.
Family Time
This week when you pray with your child, Teach your child that praying to God is a way we worship Him. God is so happy when we pray and talk to Him.
Memory Verse: Love the Lord your God. Matthew 22:37-39 paraphrased
Lesson Two Review
Drink it, drink it, this tastes yuck!
Because we were bad, now we’re stuck.
Moses came down from the mountain and gazed
Upon the golden idol we’d made.
“We’re the children of Israel
And we wanted to worship a special idol
So we asked Aaron for a golden calf
We brought him our jewelry, and he made it like that!”
But God knew the evil we made.
He told Moses, “Get down there today.”
On desert we danced to our false god
A statue of gold, isn’t that odd?
Moses was mad. He took the tablets of stone
And threw them down, breaking every one.
He melted the idol, and ground it to powder,
And now we must drink this nasty calf chowder.
(Source: Exodus 32:1-24)
Prayer Time
Dear Jesus, I will worship only you because you are the one and only God. Amen.
Family Time
This week when you pray with your child, Teach your child that praying to God is a way we worship Him. God is so happy when we pray and talk to Him.
God Rules…So I Should Choose My Words Carefully
Memory Verse: Love the Lord your God. Matthew 22:37-39 paraphrased
Lesson Three Review
Read the Psalms and sing its songs
You can praise God all day long.
The book of Psalms is full of good words.
Psalm 59 comes from a story you’ve heard.
King David wrote it when he ran away
From bad King Saul, who wanted him at bay.
King Saul sent soldiers to catch him at night.
David’s wife Michal helped him take flight.
David climbed out the window and ran.
God protected him that was his plan.
David knew God had saved him that day
And he wrote down the words he wanted to say.
“Oh Lord, my strength, I sing to you
For you have been my safe refuge.”
David praised God in Psalm 59
You can too, if you read it sometime!
(Source: 1 Samuel 19:11-13; Psalm 57)
Prayer Time
Dear Jesus, I love you with all of my heart. Amen.
Family Time
Teach your child to thank God when praying. Thank God for family, special friends, food, the day time, a favorite toy, or a recent fun event.
Memory Verse: Love the Lord your God. Matthew 22:37-39 paraphrased
Lesson Three Review
Read the Psalms and sing its songs
You can praise God all day long.
The book of Psalms is full of good words.
Psalm 59 comes from a story you’ve heard.
King David wrote it when he ran away
From bad King Saul, who wanted him at bay.
King Saul sent soldiers to catch him at night.
David’s wife Michal helped him take flight.
David climbed out the window and ran.
God protected him that was his plan.
David knew God had saved him that day
And he wrote down the words he wanted to say.
“Oh Lord, my strength, I sing to you
For you have been my safe refuge.”
David praised God in Psalm 59
You can too, if you read it sometime!
(Source: 1 Samuel 19:11-13; Psalm 57)
Prayer Time
Dear Jesus, I love you with all of my heart. Amen.
Family Time
Teach your child to thank God when praying. Thank God for family, special friends, food, the day time, a favorite toy, or a recent fun event.
God Rules…So I Should Rest With Him
Memory Verse: Love the Lord your God. Matthew 22:37-39 paraphrased
Lesson Four Review
Take one day, one day to rest.
That’s God’s plan, he knows what’s best.
Even Nehemiah obeyed this rule
And he had a lot of work to do.
Nehemiah returned to Jerusalem
The city wall had fallen to ruin.
Nehemiah worked day and night
To fix the wall and make it right.
He took a break one day each seven
But people kept busy, disrespecting heaven.
So he told the Levites, “Go close that gate!
We’ll take a break and follow God, who’s great!”
The gate wasn’t opened till after their rest
And Nehemiah built a wall strong to the test.
He loved the Lord God, he was the right man
To build up the city and follow God’s plan.
(Source: Nehemiah 13:15-20)
Prayer Time
Dear Jesus, I want to follow your plan. Amen.
Family Time
Tell your child why you like coming to church. We like learning about God and his son Jesus at church. We like singing to God at church. We like seeing our friends at church.
Memory Verse: Love the Lord your God. Matthew 22:37-39 paraphrased
Lesson Four Review
Take one day, one day to rest.
That’s God’s plan, he knows what’s best.
Even Nehemiah obeyed this rule
And he had a lot of work to do.
Nehemiah returned to Jerusalem
The city wall had fallen to ruin.
Nehemiah worked day and night
To fix the wall and make it right.
He took a break one day each seven
But people kept busy, disrespecting heaven.
So he told the Levites, “Go close that gate!
We’ll take a break and follow God, who’s great!”
The gate wasn’t opened till after their rest
And Nehemiah built a wall strong to the test.
He loved the Lord God, he was the right man
To build up the city and follow God’s plan.
(Source: Nehemiah 13:15-20)
Prayer Time
Dear Jesus, I want to follow your plan. Amen.
Family Time
Tell your child why you like coming to church. We like learning about God and his son Jesus at church. We like singing to God at church. We like seeing our friends at church.
God Rules…So I Should Obey My Parents
Memory Verse: Live wisely. Ephesians 5:15 paraphrase
Lesson Five Review
Obey, obey, do what Mom and Dad say
Unless you’re a fish, there was no other way.
Shem, Ham, and Japheth obeyed Noah their dad
If they hadn’t, they’d have drowned, and that would be bad.
Noah obeyed God and built an ark boat.
It was big, it was tall, and it was made to float.
Shem, Ham, and Japheth helped Noah gather
Two of each animal, every one that mattered.
They obeyed Noah and all went inside.
It rained and it poured and it made its own tide.
It covered the world with lots of rainfall;
Noah and his family were safe from it all.
God stopped the rain and the ark came ashore.
Noah and his family opened the door.
God made a new start with Noah that day.
Shem, Ham, and Japheth were glad they obeyed.
(Source: Genesis 7)
Prayer Time
Dear Jesus, Please help me to obey my parents. Amen.
Family Time
God has placed parents in authority over their child(ren). Seek God’s wisdom as you make decisions for your child(ren). Seek his power and strength and wisdom through prayer and through reading God’s Holy Word.
Memory Verse: Live wisely. Ephesians 5:15 paraphrase
Lesson Five Review
Obey, obey, do what Mom and Dad say
Unless you’re a fish, there was no other way.
Shem, Ham, and Japheth obeyed Noah their dad
If they hadn’t, they’d have drowned, and that would be bad.
Noah obeyed God and built an ark boat.
It was big, it was tall, and it was made to float.
Shem, Ham, and Japheth helped Noah gather
Two of each animal, every one that mattered.
They obeyed Noah and all went inside.
It rained and it poured and it made its own tide.
It covered the world with lots of rainfall;
Noah and his family were safe from it all.
God stopped the rain and the ark came ashore.
Noah and his family opened the door.
God made a new start with Noah that day.
Shem, Ham, and Japheth were glad they obeyed.
(Source: Genesis 7)
Prayer Time
Dear Jesus, Please help me to obey my parents. Amen.
Family Time
God has placed parents in authority over their child(ren). Seek God’s wisdom as you make decisions for your child(ren). Seek his power and strength and wisdom through prayer and through reading God’s Holy Word.
God Rules…So I Should Respect Life
Memory Verse: Live wisely. Ephesians 5:15 paraphrase
Lesson Six Review
Abel and Cain, Cain and Abel
Cain tilled the soil, his brother had a stable.
Abel was a shepherd and brought God his best sheep.
Cain picked a few scrawny plants in his sleep.
The brothers built an altar for a sacrifice –
That’s where you bring something to God that’s nice.
Abel brought his best – he wanted God to be pleased.
Cain brought fruit – at least it wasn’t diseased!
God liked Abel’s gift; Cain’s, not so much.
This made Cain angry and hot to the touch.
Cain made a plan to do Abel in.
He got rid of his brother – a mighty big sin
God punished Cain for taking a life.
Cain had to leave home and there was lots of strife.
God protected Cain, but the damage was done.
Don’t do what Cain did; respect everyone.
(Source: Genesis 4:1-15)
Prayer Time
Dear Jesus, I want to respect others. Please help me to share my toys. Amen.
Family Time
Teaching a young child to respect others takes time. Start with showing your child that it is good to share their toys with others and to take turns. Practice with sand toys at a park.
Memory Verse: Live wisely. Ephesians 5:15 paraphrase
Lesson Six Review
Abel and Cain, Cain and Abel
Cain tilled the soil, his brother had a stable.
Abel was a shepherd and brought God his best sheep.
Cain picked a few scrawny plants in his sleep.
The brothers built an altar for a sacrifice –
That’s where you bring something to God that’s nice.
Abel brought his best – he wanted God to be pleased.
Cain brought fruit – at least it wasn’t diseased!
God liked Abel’s gift; Cain’s, not so much.
This made Cain angry and hot to the touch.
Cain made a plan to do Abel in.
He got rid of his brother – a mighty big sin
God punished Cain for taking a life.
Cain had to leave home and there was lots of strife.
God protected Cain, but the damage was done.
Don’t do what Cain did; respect everyone.
(Source: Genesis 4:1-15)
Prayer Time
Dear Jesus, I want to respect others. Please help me to share my toys. Amen.
Family Time
Teaching a young child to respect others takes time. Start with showing your child that it is good to share their toys with others and to take turns. Practice with sand toys at a park.
God Rules…So I Should Keep My Promise
Memory Verse: Live wisely. Ephesians 5:15 paraphrase
Lesson Seven Review
Keep your promise, keep your word,
This is God’s rule to be heard.
What you say is what you do
When you keep a promise true.
The children of Israel made a vow
To honor God and serve him now.
But the people forgot and they did wrong
They broke their promise before too long.
King Josiah was only eight
When he became king, but he did great.
He fixed the temple, and workers found
The Word of God and brought it round.
When King Josiah read God’s rules
He made a promise to God anew
To keep Israel true in God’s sight
And the Lord helped Josiah do what’s right.
(Source: 2 Chronicles 34:1)
Prayer Time
Dear Jesus, I want others to trust me as I grow up. Please help me to keep my promises. Amen.
Family Time
Children learn so much by watching parents. It is important to follow through when you make a promise to go to the park or have a play date with a friend.
Memory Verse: Live wisely. Ephesians 5:15 paraphrase
Lesson Seven Review
Keep your promise, keep your word,
This is God’s rule to be heard.
What you say is what you do
When you keep a promise true.
The children of Israel made a vow
To honor God and serve him now.
But the people forgot and they did wrong
They broke their promise before too long.
King Josiah was only eight
When he became king, but he did great.
He fixed the temple, and workers found
The Word of God and brought it round.
When King Josiah read God’s rules
He made a promise to God anew
To keep Israel true in God’s sight
And the Lord helped Josiah do what’s right.
(Source: 2 Chronicles 34:1)
Prayer Time
Dear Jesus, I want others to trust me as I grow up. Please help me to keep my promises. Amen.
Family Time
Children learn so much by watching parents. It is important to follow through when you make a promise to go to the park or have a play date with a friend.
God Rules…So I Should Take Only What Belongs To Me
Memory Verse: Live wisely. Ephesians 5:15 paraphrase
Lesson Eight Review
Don’t steal, don’t take what isn’t yours,
God will provide keep your heart pure.
The children of Israel learned that the hard way
When God gave them Jericho that long ago day.
Joshua and the people had taken the town
When they marched around it and the walls fell down.
God told them, “Do not take anything,
It’s meant for me every last thing.”
But a man named Achan took silver and gold.
God was angry, and the people suffered as told.
Joshua asked God. then he found the loot.
Achan confessed, but he still got the boot.
Don’t steal, don’t take what isn’t yours.
God will provide, keep your heart pure.
The children of Israel learned that the hard way
When God gave them Jericho that long ago day.
(Source: Joshua 7:1)
Prayer Time
Dear Jesus, I want to live for you every day. Help me to make good choices. Amen.
Family Time
Young children seem to learn the word “mine” just after they learn to say “no.” When your child grabs a toy for another child use it as an opportunity to teach your child to ask before taking something.
Memory Verse: Live wisely. Ephesians 5:15 paraphrase
Lesson Eight Review
Don’t steal, don’t take what isn’t yours,
God will provide keep your heart pure.
The children of Israel learned that the hard way
When God gave them Jericho that long ago day.
Joshua and the people had taken the town
When they marched around it and the walls fell down.
God told them, “Do not take anything,
It’s meant for me every last thing.”
But a man named Achan took silver and gold.
God was angry, and the people suffered as told.
Joshua asked God. then he found the loot.
Achan confessed, but he still got the boot.
Don’t steal, don’t take what isn’t yours.
God will provide, keep your heart pure.
The children of Israel learned that the hard way
When God gave them Jericho that long ago day.
(Source: Joshua 7:1)
Prayer Time
Dear Jesus, I want to live for you every day. Help me to make good choices. Amen.
Family Time
Young children seem to learn the word “mine” just after they learn to say “no.” When your child grabs a toy for another child use it as an opportunity to teach your child to ask before taking something.
God Rules…So I Should Tell the Truth
Memory Verse: Live wisely. Ephesians 5:15 paraphrase
Lesson Nine Review
Tell the truth, don’t lie, don’t cheat
Unless you want a lesson repeat.
Truth is best ‘cause lies fail fast.
God wants us all to be true to the last.
Jacob and Esau, Isaac’s boys
Jacob went through with an awful ploy.
Esau was eldest, but Jacob would steal
His father’s blessing by staying concealed.
Esau went to make his dad’s favorite dish.
Jacob beat him to it and to get his wish.
He dressed himself up in Esau’s clothes
And made himself hairy from head to toe.
Isaac was duped; he gave Jacob his blessing.
Jacob didn’t think of the mess he was making.
Truth is best ‘cause lies fail fast
God wants us all to be true to the last.
(Source: Genesis 27:1-45)
Prayer Time
Dear Jesus, I want to live for you every day. Please help me to tell the truth, to tell others “what happened.” Amen.
Family Time
Truth is a difficult concept for very young children. They often make up stories and do not know the difference between reality and fantasy. Young children learn to be “sneaky” or to lie to avoid getting into trouble. Teaching your child to be truthful takes time and consistency.
Memory Verse: Live wisely. Ephesians 5:15 paraphrase
Lesson Nine Review
Tell the truth, don’t lie, don’t cheat
Unless you want a lesson repeat.
Truth is best ‘cause lies fail fast.
God wants us all to be true to the last.
Jacob and Esau, Isaac’s boys
Jacob went through with an awful ploy.
Esau was eldest, but Jacob would steal
His father’s blessing by staying concealed.
Esau went to make his dad’s favorite dish.
Jacob beat him to it and to get his wish.
He dressed himself up in Esau’s clothes
And made himself hairy from head to toe.
Isaac was duped; he gave Jacob his blessing.
Jacob didn’t think of the mess he was making.
Truth is best ‘cause lies fail fast
God wants us all to be true to the last.
(Source: Genesis 27:1-45)
Prayer Time
Dear Jesus, I want to live for you every day. Please help me to tell the truth, to tell others “what happened.” Amen.
Family Time
Truth is a difficult concept for very young children. They often make up stories and do not know the difference between reality and fantasy. Young children learn to be “sneaky” or to lie to avoid getting into trouble. Teaching your child to be truthful takes time and consistency.
God Rules…So I Should Be Happy With What I Have
Memory Verse: Live wisely. Ephesians 5:15 paraphrase
Lesson Ten Review
Learn to be happy, to be content
With what you have and where you went.
People who want what others have
Never quite learn how to be glad.
King Ahab was king in Israel.
He wanted some land he could see from his hill.
The vineyard belonged to a man named Naboth.
No matter the price it couldn’t be bought.
Ahab was angry, Queen Jezebel could see;
She thought the land should be Ahab’s for free.
So she plotted and schemed and had Naboth set up.
Soon the vineyard was filling King Ahab’s cup.
The Lord sent a prophet to confront the king.
Elijah told Ahab his punishment would sting.
People who want what others have
Never quite learn how to be glad.
(Source: 1 Kings 21)
Prayer Time
Dear Jesus, Please help me to have a thankful heart and to remember to thank you for everything I have. I am happy to have a family.
Amen.
Family Time
Model a thankful heart to your child. Thank God through prayer. Thank other family members for their help. Thank your child for being a good listener, being obedient or for giving hugs. Thank the checker at the grocery store. Say “thank you” often.
Memory Verse: Live wisely. Ephesians 5:15 paraphrase
Lesson Ten Review
Learn to be happy, to be content
With what you have and where you went.
People who want what others have
Never quite learn how to be glad.
King Ahab was king in Israel.
He wanted some land he could see from his hill.
The vineyard belonged to a man named Naboth.
No matter the price it couldn’t be bought.
Ahab was angry, Queen Jezebel could see;
She thought the land should be Ahab’s for free.
So she plotted and schemed and had Naboth set up.
Soon the vineyard was filling King Ahab’s cup.
The Lord sent a prophet to confront the king.
Elijah told Ahab his punishment would sting.
People who want what others have
Never quite learn how to be glad.
(Source: 1 Kings 21)
Prayer Time
Dear Jesus, Please help me to have a thankful heart and to remember to thank you for everything I have. I am happy to have a family.
Amen.
Family Time
Model a thankful heart to your child. Thank God through prayer. Thank other family members for their help. Thank your child for being a good listener, being obedient or for giving hugs. Thank the checker at the grocery store. Say “thank you” often.
