Identify the Counterfeit Through Genuine

SCRIPTURE: MATTHEW 7: 15 - 20

 

For the children's sake, I have chosen "identifying false prophets" which may not be a popular passage to teach them as we consider children too young to understand but that is not true.

 

In this time and season, it is vital to 'open the spiritual eyes' of children towards evil. They must be equipped with God's Word about the enemy so that they will know how to overcome and be victorious. Knowing the TRUTH will set them FREE (John 8:32).

We must SOW GOOD SEEDS ~ God's Word which is the Christian's SWORD!

 

 

LESSON POINT: (Observation) Identify Counterfeit with TRUTH

 

Children must be TAUGHT God's Word with FULL Understanding today to overcome their Enemy; otherwise, they can be caught by DECEPTION through the earthly pleasures. They must know how to identify 'wolves' and learn not to associate with them (Psalm 1). Teach them ALERTNESS through God's word.

 

TRUTH: (Application) ~ God's WORD is the SWORD for DEFENSE and OFFENSE. Just as Jesus was tempted by the devil and used Scripture to overcome the wiles of the devil, God's children should follow that example. (Matt 4)

 

BIBLE VERSE: Matthew 7:15-16 

Use actions to learn these verses. Older children, try whole passage.

 

ACTIVITY:

 

Blindfold the children. Then choose one to say some info without giving the name.  Have the other children identify who the informer is. Informer can take on a false tone.

 

PRAYER: Lord Jesus, help us to teach children Your word correctly so that they will not be lost in their life but grow to be Your mighty army today and tomorrow. Lord, what we desire for tomorrow, we must start preparing today. Help us Lord to prepare our children for Your glory. Amen.