WELCOME TO WEEK 2

Our words are small but they are mighty. They mean a lot and carry a lot of weight. When we speak words of kindness to the others we can brighten their day, but when we speak mean words they can hurt deep. This week we will see that God wants us to choose our words carefully.

Psalm 19 James 3:4-10

BIBLE STORY

Let's play a little game that is similar to Mad gab. I’m going to say some words listed and you will guess what I am actually saying. The words I will say can be heard making a familiar phrase. See how many you can guess.

Listen to the following phrases. See if you can guess what I aim actually saying.

Ape Hand hub Hair…… a panda bear

Abe Less sing…. A blessing

Disguise they’ll Him It…The sky’s the limit

Sea Yule Later….See you later

High Dance Eek….Hide and seek

Whole Imp pig Aims….Olympic Games

We’re you able to guess what the words I was saying? It was probably hard to understand what I was actually saying when I was using other words and timing for my words. It’s important to choose my words carefully. Sometimes our words can be heard differently from what we are saying. Sometimes the words we speak can sound and be hurtful to the person listening and there are times our words can be uplifting to the person hearing them. This week we will see its important for us to choose our words carefully.

Let’s read the Bible story for the week Psalm 19

What do the heavens declare? (The glory of God)

What do the heaven’s not have? (A words, no speech, no sound)

What is in the heavens that declares God’s glory? (The sun)

What of God is perfect and refreshing to the soul? (God’s law)

What is radiant and gives light to the eyes? (The Lords commands)

What will endure forever? (The fear of the Lord)

What do we need to have forgiven? (Our hidden faults)

What can rule over us? (our willful sins)

BIBLE STORY ACTIVITY

Activity

See if you can answer the following questions by filling in the blank from Psalm 19. If you are able to fill in the blank correctly, add the number of dots indicated on the card to your treasure map. Make it all the way around the map to the star and you can receive a reward.e can know that God created the earth and it declares His glory. It speaks of God’s love.

Materials: printed game cards and game board

Alternate

Psalm 19 uses a lot of simile to describe God. It helps us relate God to the things we know and experience every day. It compares God’s law to being sweet like honey and more precious than gold.It compares the sun to the coming of a bridegroom or a champion running its course.

Think of a simile to compare to the following:

Gods love is like…

The heavens are like….

Materials:

Independent activity:

Create your own word art. Write one word really big and fill it with other words that show kindness, or fill a sheet with words using different font and sizes that are words of kindness.

Materials: sheet of construction paper or drawing paper, crayons/markers/ colored pencils

ARTS & CAFTS

CRAFT 1

Coloring page

Materials: printed coloring sheet, scissors

Craft 2

Coloring page

Materials: printed coloring sheet, crayons

FOLLOW-UP

Read or listen to James 3:4-10.

This verse describes the tongue and its power even though it is small. We can use our tongue to lift others up or we can use it to cut them down. It describes the power of the tongue as a small spark that can set an entire forest ablaze. Or it compares the small tongue to a small rudder which steers an entire ship’s direction. Likewise, our tongue leads us in worship of God, singing and speaking his praises as that same tongue will speak curses to our fellow man. God does not want our tongue to live this double life. If we think before we speak, have God’s words in our hearts, and give our tongue over to God, we can choose our words more carefully and be a blessing to those around us.

How does our tongue hold power?

What can we do to help us choose our words carefully?

What does the Bible compare God’s word and law to?

What is something to you that is more sweeter than honey?

How can God’s law be sweet?

How do you think God’s law if perfect?

How do your words declare God’s glory?

Practical Application at Home

Hold on to this rope as I am the leader and lead you around this room. Lead your child around any given space safely while they hold on to the end of the short rope. No matter where I turn the rope, you were able to follow because you were hanging on to this simple rope and allowing it to change your directions. Although our tongue is small, it is mighty in actions. Our words can bring health if the right words are spoken or they can be like poison when we speak unkind words.

It is easy to speak the same unkind words to others that we hear spoken to us, but God wants us to choose our words carefully and use words that are uplifting to those around us.

Additional Resources

Outings to Reinforce Lesson

Enjoy the cool weather and take a nature walk. Observe the things God created and how they work together in His plan. What part do each of us play in God’s plan for us?