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How can we show obedience to our parents?
Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.
Colossians 3:20
Any story
Tell me how Noah obeyed God?
He build an Ark trusting God's word and purpose even when everyone made fun of him
True or False: Everywhere he went, people loved Jesus and believed his message?
False, many times Jesus was rejected.
Tell me what happened with Jonah? Did he obey or disobey? And what happened as a result?
What did God ask Abraham to do and he obeyed?
Offer his only son as a sacrifice
What happened to Lot's wife when she disobeyed God?
She was turned into a pillar of salt
What happens when you obey your parents according to Bible?
Ephesians 6:1-3 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise— “so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.”
How is our disobedience affect people in the world?
Our obedience to God is a witness to others. When we disobey God, parents and/or authority, we are either influencing a Christian in a negative way or showing non-Christian that we don't take God very seriously.
What is the main (greatest) commandment?
Matthew 22:37-38 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’[a] This is the first and greatest commandment.
Why should you obey? What are the benefits of obeying? - have to name at least 3
Enter into kingdom of heaven. Matthew 7:21
Blessed are those who obey. Luke 11:28
Obedience is better than sacrifice. 1 samuel 15:22
Receive whatever we ask for. 1 john 3:21
Faith grows with obedience. James 2:26
Live a long life. Proverbs 3:2
House build on a rock. Matthew 7:24
God will pour out his wrath. Romans 2:8
Joyful are those who obey the law. Psalm 119:2
Obedience humbles before God. philippians 2:8
What happens to people who don't obey God?
What happened as a result of Adam's and Eve's disobedience?
Their disobedience resulted in the introduction of sin and death into the world, leading to humanity's separation from God.
In what ways did Jesus show obedience?
Jesus showed obedience by surrendering His will to the Father, even unto death on the cross (Philippians 2:8).
How did Israelites disobey God in wilderness?
Who are your spiritual leaders?
Your pastor, deacons, your Sunday school teacher
Obedience to who? - have to name at least 3
1. God
2. Word of God/God's commandments
3. Your parents
4. Your spiritual leaders
5. Government authority - unless they are going or doing something against God
Why were apostles arrested in the Bible story shared in class?
They were preaching
When Israelites didn't obey God in wilderness, how did God punish them?
He sent plague on them (quail), snakes that would bite them
What does it mean to have a house build on a rock?
It is a metaphor for living a life based on obedience to God's word, which provides a strong and enduring foundation, while "building on sand" represents living a life without a strong foundation of faith and obedience, which is vulnerable to hardship
How does obedience to God benefit your prayer?
1 John 3:21-22 Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God and receive from him anything we ask, because we keep his commands and do what pleases him.
Share a story about Daniel staying obedient to God?
When faced with the king's decree prohibiting prayer to any god but the king, Daniel continued to pray three times a day, as he always had, even though it meant risking his life. The king's officials, seeing Daniel's continued prayer as a direct challenge to their authority, plotted to have him thrown into the lions' den. Daniel was thrown into the den of lions, where he was miraculously protected by God. When the king went to check on Daniel the next morning, he found him unharmed, with the lions having done him no harm.
To obey is better than a what?
Sacrifice. (1Sam 15:22)
What is the ultimate reward for those who remain obedient to God?
The ultimate reward for obedience is eternal life and close relationship with God in His kingdom.