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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
Read the Bible passage: Matthew 7.
Picture story: The Wise and Foolish Builders
The picture story is written for ages 3 to 8. Older children can enjoy it too, or read the Bible passage in their own Bible.
Talk about it
- What storms test our foundations?
- What does it mean to do what Jesus says?
Do it
Choose one of Jesus’ teachings to practise this week.
Pray
God, help us to hear and do.
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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