Lesson for the week of May 16, 2021
Bible Story: Matthew 13:1-23
Memory Verse: James 1:22 “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.”
Parent Instructions
Hello Parents! It’s another week in Westwood Uptown Online! Whether you’re with us at home or in person, this is a great opportunity to get involved, together, with this week’s Uptown Bible story. Here’s how you can enjoy this week’s Uptown Online…you’ll find a number of helpful resources you can do with your child(ren):
Watch & Discuss
Watch the video together. Included are animated Bible stories, teachings, and explanations of the Bible story. Discuss the Talk It Over Questions. Questions will include conversations about the Bible story to allow you and your children to reflect on the biblical truth and share your thoughts about the video with each other.
Download Resources
Included are coloring pages, craft or activity sheets, games, additional questions or ideas to engage with the Bible story further at home with your child.
Family Ice Breaker:
Are there any interesting things your name spells with the letters rearranged?
THIS WEEK: The Farmer and the Seeds
What We’ve Learned
Bible Story recap:
The farmer in this parable planted seeds in four different types of soil. Only one of the soils produced a good crop. Jesus explained that the soils represented people’s hearts. When the word of God is planted in a good heart then good things will be produced in the life of that person.
Here are This Weeks Review Questions
1. Why did Jesus speak to the people in parables?
2. Explain the different kinds of ground that the seed landed on: rocky ground, thorny ground, and good ground.
3. Which soil does God want you to be like?
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