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Family Devotions - Entries from March 2010Mar 28 - Judas Betrays Jesus
Judas Betrays Jesus
Passage: Matthew 26:1–19, 36–50
Principle: People deny or betray Jesus with sinful attitudes and actions.
Praise: “Lord, I Lift Your Name on High”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• Who did and did not reject Jesus?
• How did Judas betray Jesus?
• What did the disciples do in the Garden of Gethsemane?
• What had Jesus asked them to do?
• Why was Jesus sad in the Garden of Gethsemane?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By showing that he loves Jesus by obeying Him.
• By remembering that sin is a rejection of Jesus.
• By thanking Jesus for being faithful even when people reject Him.
This Week: As a family, read Matthew 26:1–19, 36–50.
Next Week: Matthew 27
Mar 21 - Jesus Enters Jerusalem as King
Jesus Enters Jerusalem as King
Passage: Matthew 21–23; Zechariah 9:9
Principle: Jesus is the promised Messiah.
Praise: “King of Kings”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• What did Jesus ride into Jerusalem?
• How did the crowds treat Jesus as the promised King?
• What did Jesus do in the temple?
• Why was Jesus angry with the temple priests?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By obeying Jesus as King.
• By worshiping Jesus as Lord.
• By telling others about the Messiah.
This Week: As a family, read Matthew 21–23; Zechariah 9:9.
Next Week: Matthew 26:1–19, 36–50
Mar 14 - God Raises Moses to Lead Israel
God Raises Moses to Lead Israel
Passage: Exodus 3
Principle: God’s plans cannot be stopped.
Praise: “Holy, Holy, Holy”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• How did God reveal Himself to Moses?
• What did God call Moses to do?
• Did God have a plan to deliver Israel?
• What characteristics of God do we learn about in this account?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By fearing and obeying God because He is holy.
• By trusting God because His plans are perfect.
This Week: As a family, read Exodus 3.
Next Week: Exodus 7–10
Mar 7 - God Prepares Israel for Deliverance
God Prepares Israel for Deliverance
Passage: Exodus 1–2
Principle: God has compassion for His people.
Praise: “There Is a Redeemer”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• Did God make Jacob’s family into a great people?
• Why did Pharaoh decide to kill all of the Israelites’ baby boys?
• Whom did God protect?
• Did God hear Israel’s cries?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By trusting God during times of trouble. He does not forget His people.
• By crying out to God for help in times of trouble.
This Week: As a family, read Exodus 1–2.
Next Week: Exodus 3
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