Answering BIG QUESTIOns

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus says to treat others the way we want to be treated. This adage is known as the Golden Rule. Later, Jesus illustrates the Golden Rule with a story about a debtor who is forgiven a huge debt but won’t forgive a small debt. Use these questions to start a discussion: What’s one thing someone has done for you that meant a lot to you? Do it for someone else!...

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus says to keep on asking, seeking, and knocking in prayer. When we pray, God will give us good gifts, just as a father gives good gifts to provide for his children. Treasure the earnest prayers of your kids and their desire to pray about anything and everything. Continue to help your kids hold onto the earnest desire to go to God in prayer whenever they need somethi...

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus says that the way we judge others is the way we will be judged. He tells his listeners to focus on getting themselves right with God first, rather than pointing out the flaws in others while ignoring their own. While we can come alongside friends and help them, it’s not our job to judge others. This is a good time to chat about how you view other people. Help kids...

Jesus tells his listeners not to store up treasure on earth or love money, which adds more worry to our lives. Instead, we don’t need to worry about anything! Just as God clothes the flowers and provides food for the birds, he’ll give us everything we need. We don’t need to worry, because God takes care of us. What are you worried about? Write your worries on a piece of paper. Then fold it in half...

In this section of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus warns about doing good things like giving just to be noticed by other people. Hypocrites call attention to their gifts, but Jesus wants us to give privately so that our hearts are about giving...not about looking impressive. Ask God to show you if there’s anything you need to do differently when it comes to giving. Is your heart coming from the wro...