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

BIBLE STORY

Play a game of Simon says. Take turns being the leader and giving commands to the rest of the group.

Our words can have power. They can command others to do something just like in this game of Simon Says. We were able to tell others what to do with our words. What else can our words do? When we say kind words to a friend we can make them smile. When we say unkind words to a friend we can cause them to frown or even cry. Our words have an affect on others. We can choose our words carefully to be sure we are making others feel good and not bad. Our words can also show others God’s love. When we share loving words and our tone is kind, we are showing others the God we serve is loving and kind. Listen or read the Psalms this week and see who else speaks of God’s glory.

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. We can know that God created the earth and it declares His glory. It speaks of God’s love.

Materials: printed question cards and game board

Alternate

Go on this word hunt adventure. Search for words on these treasure chests that are words of kindness that should be shared with family and friends. We can speak of God’s love and demonstrate it by the words we say and how we treat others around us.

Materials: printed treasure chests hidden around room

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, crayons

ARTS & CAFTS

CRAFT 1

Coloring page

Materials: printed coloring sheet, scissors

Craft 2

Coloring page

Materials: printed coloring sheet, crayons

FOLLOW-UP

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?