As you attend church

services with your family, use this sheet to help you pay attention and learn. We

want you to worship with us by singing to God and

listening to the message.

What is the main passage we are reading today??

Book: Chapter: Verse:

Sermon Notes

FOR KIDS

Favorite song today was:

Date: _____________________

Who is speaking?

What are we learning about God from this passage?

Words you heard but don’t know…

The most important thing you learned was:

Write or draw something you heard in the sermon

How does today’s message apply to your life?

Questions?

The gospel is the good news, the message about Christ, the kingdom of God, and salvation. Use these prompts to share the gospel with your kids.

GOD RULES. Ask: “Who is in charge at home?” Explain that because God created everything, He is in charge of everything. Read Revelation 4:11.

WE SINNED. Ask: “Have you ever done something wrong?” Tell kids that everyone sins, or disobeys God. Our sin separates us from God. Read Romans 3:23.

GOD PROVIDED. Explain that God is holy and must punish sin. God sent His Son, Jesus, to take the punishment we deserve. Read John 3:16.

JESUS GIVES. Ask: “What is the best gift you’ve ever received?” Say that Jesus took our punishment for sin by giving His life, and He gives us His righteousness. God sees us as if we lived the perfect life Jesus lived. This is the best gift ever! Read 2 Corinthians 5:21.

WE RESPOND. Explain that everyone has a choice to make. Ask: “Will you trust Jesus as your Savior and Lord? You can turn from self and sin and turn to Jesus.” Read Romans 10:9-10.

GOSPELTHE

GOD’S PLAN for US

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Preschool Activity Pages

Unit 9 • Session 4 Samson

BIBLE STORY SUMMARY:

• God said Samson should never cut his hair.

• God made Samson strong. • Delilah helped the Philistines cut

Samson’s hair to make him weak.• God used Samson to defeat the

Philistines.

KEY PASSAGE: 1 John 1:9a

BIG PICTURE QUESTION:

• What is repentance? Repentance is turning away from sin and turning to Jesus.

FAMILY DISCUSSION STARTERS: • How did God use Samson’s death

to help His people? • How does God use Jesus’ death to

help us? • How is Jesus better than Samson?

FAMILY ACTIVITY:

• Organize a neighborhood field day. Enjoy seeing everyone’s feats of strength. Serve refreshments and tell the Bible story.

• Reflect back as a family about how God used poor decisions or unfair situations and turned them for good.

Match the OppositesINSTRUCTIONS: Draw a line connecting each image with its opposite.

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STORY POINT: GOD GAVE SAMSON STRENGTH TO DEFEAT THE PHILISTINES. SamsonJudges 13–16 26

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Younger Kids Activity Pages

Unit 9 • Session 4Samson

BIBLE STORY SUMMARY:

• God’s people turned from Him and were defeated by the Philistines.

• An angel told Samson’s parents that Samson would be set apart to rescue God’s people.

• Samson lived foolishly, but God still used him.

• God gave Samson strength to defeat the Philistines.

KEY PASSAGE: 1 John 1:9

BIG PICTURE QUESTION:

• What is repentance? Repentance is turning away from sin and turning to Jesus.

FAMILY DISCUSSION STARTERS:

• What are some of the ways Samson lived foolishly?

• Why does God use us even when we sin?

• Who else died to save people?• How is Jesus better than Samson?

FAMILY ACTIVITY:

• Give members of your family a chance to make their craziest hairdo. Vote on which is the funniest, the most creative, and so forth. Discuss the true source of Samson’s strength. (God)

Samson’s Strength?INSTRUCTIONS: Add a beard and hair to the bald face.

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What has a face and two hands but no arms or legs?

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What has a thumb and four fingers but is not alive?

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What has to be broken before you can use it?

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What has a neck but no head?

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What gets wetter the more it dries?

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What goes up and doesn’t come back down?

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What belongs to you but is used more by others?

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Everyone has it and no one can lose it. What is it?

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Who’s Who? MazeLook up each Bible reference. Connect the description with matching name.

Tip: Use a different colored pencil for each path.Riddle TimeCan you answer these riddles?Write the answers in the spaces provided.

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Key Passage (ESV) • Kids • Unit 9 • © 2018 LifeWay OK to Print

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins

and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

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When I need help my Dad _______________________________.

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