Lesson: Jude 1:20 (Ages 9-11)

📖 Jude 1:20 – Ages 9-11

Explanation

Beloved children, this verse from the book of Jude tells us that we are dearly loved by God. It encourages us to grow stronger in our faith, which is like building a sturdy house with strong walls and a solid foundation.

Imagine your faith is like a special treasure box that holds the most precious things to God. To make this treasure box stronger, we need to read the Bible, pray, and learn more about Jesus. These things help us grow closer to God and make our faith even more special.

When the verse talks about praying in the Holy Spirit, it means we can talk to God with our hearts filled with His love and guidance. Just like talking to your best friend about your day, we can speak to God in a way that is sincere and loving.

So, dear ones, remember to take good care of your faith by reading the Bible, praying, and staying close to God. This will help you grow stronger and closer to Him every day.

Kid's Story

Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lily who loved building sandcastles on the beach. One day, as she was stacking up her sandcastle, she noticed that the waves kept knocking it down. Frustrated, she sat down and thought about what to do.

Suddenly, a wise old crab named Clarence scuttled over and said, "Lily, just like how you need a strong foundation for your sandcastle, you also need a strong foundation for your faith." He explained how important it was to pray and connect with God through the Holy Spirit.

Lily listened carefully and decided to pray every day, asking the Holy Spirit to help her grow stronger in her faith. From that day on, she found that her faith was like a sturdy sandcastle that no wave could knock down.

And so, Lily learned the valuable lesson from Jude 1:20 - to build herself up in her most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit.

Prayer Prompt

Dear God, thank you for loving us so much. Help us to grow stronger in our faith each day. May we always pray in the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Discussion Questions

What does it mean to "build yourselves up in your most holy faith"?
Why is it important to pray in the Holy Spirit?
How can we show that we are dearly loved by God?
How do you think praying in the Holy Spirit can help us grow in our faith?
What are some ways we can strengthen our relationship with God through prayer and faith-building activities?

Life Application

In Jude 1:20, God is encouraging us to grow stronger in our faith by praying with the help of the Holy Spirit. Just like we need to eat healthy food to grow strong physically, we need to pray and read the Bible to grow strong spiritually.

Kids aged 9-11 can apply this verse in their daily lives by taking time to pray and talk to God, asking Him to help them understand His Word and to guide them in their decisions. They can also ask the Holy Spirit to help them be kind, patient, and loving towards others, whether at home, at school, or with friends.

When facing challenges or feeling unsure, they can say a simple prayer asking for God’s wisdom and strength. By building themselves up in their faith through prayer and seeking guidance from the Holy Spirit, kids can grow closer to God and be a light to those around them.

Craft or Activity

Let's create a "Faith Building Tower" craft to help understand Jude 1:20! Provide children with colorful building blocks or Legos. As they stack the blocks to build a tower, explain how each block represents an aspect of their faith - like reading the Bible, praying, and listening to the Holy Spirit. Encourage them to pray silently as they add each block, symbolizing how prayer in the Holy Spirit strengthens their faith. This hands-on activity will help children visualize the importance of building themselves up in their most holy faith.

Memory Verse or Rhyme

In the Word we find our strength,
Build your faith, go to great lengths.
Pray in the Spirit, loving and true,
God's power will guide you in all you do!

Songs or Videos

One great Christian song for kids that relates to the message of Jude 1:20 is "Build My Life" by Pat Barrett. This song talks about building our lives on the foundation of faith in God and relying on His strength. Another wonderful song is "Holy Spirit" by Francesca Battistelli, which speaks about the importance of praying in the Holy Spirit and seeking guidance from Him. Both of these songs can help children understand and connect with the message of Jude 1:20 in a meaningful way.

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