The Parent Weekly for July 20th, Our God Saves (Part 1)

What we’re learning this week

Big Idea: Our God Saves (Part 1)

Jonah 1—4. God asked Jonah to go to Nineveh and deliver a special message. Instead, Jonah ran from God. He boarded a boat, but God sent a violent storm. Eventually, Jonah was thrown overboard and swallowed by a great fish. After three days in the belly of the fish, God rescued Jonah and he went to Nineveh to deliver the message.

Where we’re headed next time

Big Idea: Our God Saves (Part 2)

Jonah 1—4. God asked Jonah to go to Nineveh and deliver a special message. Instead, Jonah ran from God. He boarded a boat, but God sent a violent storm. Eventually, Jonah was thrown overboard and swallowed by a great fish. After three days in the belly of the fish, God rescued Jonah and he went to Nineveh to deliver the message.

Did you know?

• Nineveh, where God sent Jonah, was the capital of Assyria and one of Israel’s greatest enemies.

• After the fish spat out Jonah, God asked him to go to Nineveh again. This time, Jonah did what God asked.

Connect as a Family

During bath time, scoop a toy out of the water and say, “I saved it!” Then say, “Just like I saved the toy, God saves us because He loves us.” Repeat the action and say together, “Our God saves!”

• How many days did Jonah spend inside the fish?

• Three days!

• Who saved Jonah?

• God saved him!

Blessing

Blessings are often used in the Bible. A blessing can be a prayer of commission, a portion of Scripture, or words to encourage and guide.

A blessing to pray over your child; (Child’s name), our God is a God who saves. May you trust in Him alone to save you.