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Unit 3: Jesus Comes
Week 38. The Wise and Foolish Builders
Building on Jesus’ words gives us a strong foundation.
Memory verse
whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them
Matthew 7:24 (KJV, excerpt)
Read together
Picture story: The Wise and Foolish Builders
Read the Bible passage: Matthew 7.
Talk about it
- Why was the sand not a good place?
- What does it mean to build on rock?
Do it
Test two houses on sand and on rock, and pour water.
Pray
God, help us to build our lives on Jesus.
For the leader
Do the sand and rock demonstration.
You will need: A tray of sand, a tray of stones, a toy house.
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