Obedience & Love
If you love him, John 14:15 says you will do this.
What is keep his commands?
Psalm 1:1 says blessed are those who delight in this and meditate on it day and night, rather than walking with the wicked.
What is the law of the Lord?
This Old Testament book tells the story of Hannah and her earnest prayer for a child.
What is 1st Samuel?
This practice involves talking to God, sharing our joys, worries, and thanks.
What is Prayer?
In Exodus 14:24, the Lord did this to the Egyptian army as they pursued the Israelites through the Red Sea.
What is threw their army into confusion?
According to John 14:21, this will happen to those who obey Jesus' commands and love him.
What is they will be loved by God and Jesus will show himself to them?
According to Psalm 1:3, a person who delights in the law of the Lord is like this, yielding fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither.
What is a tree planted by streams of water?
Hannah was so genuine in her prayer that Eli the priest initially thought she was in this state of mind.
What is drunk?
After receiving what she prayed for, Hannah expressed this important element in her life to God.
What is gratitude? (or thanks, praise)
After crossing the Red Sea, this prophetess, Aaron's sister, led the Israelite women in singing and dancing in Exodus 15:20-21.
Who is Miriam?
In John 14, Jesus promises to send this helper to His followers.
Who is The Holy Spirit (or the Advocate/Comforter?)
Psalm 1:4 describes the wicked as being like this, which the wind blows away.
What is chaff?
The name of the child Hannah promised to dedicate to the Lord if her prayer was answered.
Who is Samuel?
In First Samuel 1:9-20, Hannah's prayer is a great example of this kind of prayer...
What is Faith? (or humility, desperation)
Miriam and the women played this instrument in their celebration in Exodus 15:20.
What is a timbrel (or tambourine)?
John 15:10 says this is the result of obeying God's commands.
What is remaining in His love?
Love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control are all listed as these in Galatians 5:22-23.
What are fruits of the Spirit?
After Hannah poured out her heart to God, Eli tell her this...
"Go in peace, and may the God of Israel grant you what you have asked of him."
It is important to include gratitude in our prayers, not just requests because...
What is It acknowledges God's goodness, strengthens our faith, and reminds us of His blessings.
According to Psalm 47:1, all peoples should do this to God with shouts of joy.
What is clap their hands and shout?
Beyond just following rules, this kind of attitude does true obedience to God stem from.
What is Love? (or a desire to please Him, a grateful heart?)
The connection between "Song and Praise" and "explosive joy" in the context of our VBS theme is.
What is Song and praise are natural expressions of joy, gratitude, and worship that magnify God's goodness and fill us with "explosive joy.?"
The story of Hannah teaches us that genuine faith involves not only expressing our desires but also having this tool in God's ability to answer.
What is Trust? (or belief, confidence)
Regularly practicing prayer and gratitude contributes to "explosive joy" as mentioned in our theme by.
It deepens our relationship with God, reminds us of His faithfulness, and shifts our focus to His blessings.
All these elements, when combined, create "explosive joy" in our lives in this way.
What is they deepen our relationship with God, help us experience His presence and power, and fill us with a lasting, abundant joy that overflows from our connection with Him?