Foam Family Tree Craft Kit. Includes materials and
instructions to make 12 family trees. (Approximately 11” x
12” when assembled) Photo spaces measures approximately 1”
diameter. Glue and marker not included
God's Plan for Families
Main Points to Remember
Families are designed by God
Families work best when God's plan is followed
Vocabulary Words
Family: a man and woman who marry and have
children
Cleave: to hang on to, never to let go
Prayer: Father, please protect our family and help
us to fulfill your role for us
Lesson Adam and Eve set up a home in the world outside after they left the garden.
Since they were the first husband and wife, they made up the first family.
Families are important to God. We can learn how God feels about families by
reading about Adam and Eve’s family and from other things God tells us in the
Bible.... Read the entire lesson...
Discussion: Since marriage is permanent, what
should we look for in a mate? We need someone who will fulfill God's role for
them. Someone who submits to God's will. If they obey God, then their treatment
of us will be satisfying. If they obey God, then all disagreements and problems
can be handled.
What is marriage? A commitment that one man and one
woman make to remain together forever
What is a husband? A man who marries and is head of a
family
What is a wife? A woman who marries and cares for a
household
activity questions
Act out a father telling his children to do chores.
Have students create hand motions for the verse:
Matthew 19:6 "What God has joined together, let not man put asunder."
Draw your family.
emotion questions
Does God care about divorced families? (Yes - Malachi
2:16 "For the Lord God of Israel says That He hates divorce, For it covers
one's garment with violence," Says the Lord of hosts.)
Does following God's plan make people happy or sad?
Happy - selfishness and rebellion causes heartache, strife and divorce
How do you think God feels about the destruction of the
family? He hates it and sorrows over it.
application questions
How should we treat our parents? (with respect and
obedience)
Is a man who doesn't take care of his family pleasing
to God? (no - 1 Titus
5:8 But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own
house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.)
Is a woman who refuses to submit to
her husband pleasing to God? (No - Col 3:18 Wives, submit yourselves unto your
own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord.)
fact questions
What are the husband's responsibilities? (to direct and
provide for the family, to guide the family spiritually)
What are the wife's responsibilities? (to manage the
household, to submit to the husband, to care for her children)
What are the children's responsibilities? (to obey and
honor their parents)
review questions
Who knows better what is good for man: God or man? (God
- Prov. 16:25 There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way
of death.)
How important is it to care for our family
relationships? Our family is the most important people on earth. Damage to the
family is often permanent and can be unfixable.
How important is it to carefully choose who we marry?
We must choose someone whose focus is on pleasing God.
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