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WEEK 1 OLDER

Eve & & Tubal created the The great, great grandsons of Adam’s was wicked. From Seth’s great, first man and first son Cain. Cain murdered his broth- When Adam was great grandson woman as the er in the beginning of Genesis 4. 130 years old, he comes Methuse- first family. But we see how quickly the earth be- had another son lah. His name They made a gan to fill and people made in God’s named Seth. means “and then horrible choice to image developed their creativity to God had chosen judgment comes.” against God. build communities. Jubal is known as another man Methuselah But God had a the father of those who play musical from which He walked with God perfect plan to instruments and Tubal was the first would bring the and his grandson rescue them and craftsman of instruments made of met- Messiah. Then was . When all of us. al like iron and bronze. (Genesis 4:20- men began call- Methuselah died, (Genesis 3:15) 21) By the way, Adam and were ing on the Lord the rain began. still alive. again. (Genesis (Genesis 5:25-26) 4:25-26)

Copyright 2016 Harvest Chapel WHAT IS THE WEEKLY WORD? Children of all ages are able to learn ten new words a day! During GOD SAVES we are teaching children ten new words in 12 weeks. These words are intentionally chosen to enrich a child’s experience and grow them in their LOOK BEYONDWORDS THE growing faith. I am born to break God’s law through my thoughts, feelings and actions. I need to be rescued. OPEN YOUR BIBLE TO THE BOOK OF ROMANS. READ Romans 3:23 THINK We hear the word ‘sin’ a lot at , but what does it mean? Sin means that I am born to break God’s law and need to be rescued. What are some that you need to be rescued from? Think back on ways that you broke God’s law even just today. WEEK PRAY God, please forgive me for breaking your law. I’m sorry that I 1 & 2 don’t always obey you. Thank you for loving me anyways.

EXTRA! Open your Bible to 1 John 1:8. What does this verse say about those who believe they are not sinners?

OPEN YOUR BIBLE TO THE BOOK OF ROMANS. READ Romans 3:23 THINK Romans 3:23 says that we have ALL sinned. We ALL break God’s law and no one is perfect- except God. Our sin has broken our friendship with God because He is holy and we are not. Remember the story about ? When they were first created, they would walk through the with God. But after they broke God’s law by eating fruit from the tree He told them not to, they felt guilty and ashamed. They hid from God and their friendship would never be the same. How does it make you feel to know that your sin separates you from God? PRAY God, thank you for being holy.

EXTRA! Open your Bible to Romans 5:12. What does this verse say about the way we are born?

OPEN YOUR BIBLE TO THE BOOK OF ROMANS. READ Romans 3:23 THINK Are there some sins in your life that you need to tell God you are sorry for? Spend some time talking to God and asking Him to forgive you. Try to be honest with Him and tell Him how TRUST: Be confident, be bold, be sure … not in me but in God you disobeyed Him today and broke His law. Then, spend time HEART: The center of everything inside a person … Feelings + knowledge thanking Him for forgiving you and loving you anyways. LEAN: Illustrate it: Hold a railing as you walk upstairs. What if the railing was not solid and safe? PRAY God, thank you for saving me from my sin. Thank you for UNDERSTANDING: Knowledge making a way for me to have a friendship with you. WAYS: A course of life (Spend a few moments reminding your child of a big change or decision that your family made. This is a “way,” a course of life.)