JULY 2024
WEEK FOUR

Talk About the Bible Story

Heaven
Revelation 21, 22:1-5; John 14:3

Jesus is preparing a place for His friends where there is no sadness, only joy forever with Him.

“I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.”

Luke 2:10, ESV

Engagement Questions

• Who gives you joy?
• Have you ever had a boo-boo?

Prayer

"Dear God, thank You for sending Jesus to be our friend forever. Thank You that Jesus is getting Heaven ready for all of His friends, where there will be no more sadness or boo-boos. We love You, God. In Jesus’ name. Amen.”

ENGAGE IN EVERYDAY MOMENTS TOGETHER

Morning Time

When you go into your child’s room, cuddle them and say: "Good morning, [child's name]! Before we get up, let's pray and thank Jesus for wanting to be our friend forever. Dear Jesus, thank You for wanting to be our friend forever. You give us joy!"
 

Drive Time

While on the go, look for things that make you feel happy. Talk about why they make you feel happy and how you feel when they go away. Then talk about how the joy Jesus gives us never has to go away, because Jesus wants to be our friend forever.

Cuddle Time

Cuddle with your child and pray: "God, thank You for sending Jesus to be our friend forever. Thank You that Heaven is a real place and Jesus is there now preparing it for everyone who believes in Him."
 

Bath Time

Use bath crayons to draw sad faces with your child. Say: "Sometimes we feel sad because we have a boo-boo. But in Heaven, there will be no more boo-boos and no more sadness! In Heaven, Jesus will be our friend forever! Let's erase the sad faces and draw happy faces, because Jesus gives us joy!"