Has your family ever asked to borrow something from a neighbor? Some flour, or perhaps a tool? A poor widow once borrowed some unusual things. “Elisha replied, . . . ‘How can I help you?’ ” 2 KINGS 4:2, NIV. God’s people care for one another.
Do you want to go to heaven? What do you want to see there? What do you want to do? Elijah wanted to go too “God . . . gives power and strength to his people.” PSALM 68:35, NIV. God gives us power.
Do you remember ever being really, really sick? So sick that you thought you might never get well? That happened to the widow’s son “The Lord . . . cares for those who trust in him.” NAHUM 1:7, NIV. God will always answer our prayers.
Paige sat on the porch, ready to bite into her last cookie. Her friend Julie came running over. Uh-oh. What should Paige do? When Elijah was hungry, someone shared with him. “He is our God and we are . . . under his care.” PSALM 95:7, NIV. God uses others
When you’re hungry, who feeds you? God fed Elijah in a special way. “My God will meet all your needs.” PHILIPPIANS 4:19, NIV. God loves us and gives us everything we need.
What will you be when you grow up? Will you be a leader like Samuel? Samuel continued as judge . . . all the days of his life. 1 SAMUEL 7:15, NIV. I will serve Jesus all my life.
When someone calls you to come, do you go quickly? Or do you move slowly, or not at all? Little Samuel heard someone calling him. What do you think he did? Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening. 1 SAMUEL 3:9, NIV. We serve God when we listen to His v
Have you ever wondered about people who help at church? You can help too. For his whole life he will be given . . . to the Lord. 1 SAMUEL 1:28, NIV We serve God when we help God’s leaders.
Have you ever felt really sad about something? So sad that you cried? That’s how Hannah felt. May . . . God . . . grant you what you have asked of him. 1 SAMUEL 1:17, NIV. We serve God when we help others.
Have you ever been away from home with nothing to eat? One day many people were far away from home at mealtime. But Jesus had a surprise for them! “Do not forget . . . to share with others.” HEBREWS 13:16, NIV. Friends share with others.
Do you have a special friend? What do you do with your special friend? Did you know Jesus had special friends? “A friend loves at all times.” PROVERBS 17:17, NIV. Friends always care for each other.
When you hear some good news, what do you do? Do you tell someone about it? Maybe you like to tell your brother or sister. Maybe you want to tell a friend. It’s fun to share good news! “You are my friends.” JOHN 15:14, NIV. Jesus calls us to be His friend