Jacob wrestles with God

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Date:  02.03

Title:  Jacob Wrestles with God

Passage:  Genesis 32

Principle:  God hears the prayers of those who believe in Him.

Praise:  “Our God Is an Awesome God”

Prompt:  Ask your child these questions:

· What did Jacob pray to God?

· Why did Jacob pray?

· How did God answer Jacob’s prayer?

Practice:  Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:

· By trusting God instead of fearing men.

· By confessing his need for God.

· By relying on God’s promises in prayer.

Memory verse:

2 year olds through kindergarten:  Ephesians 2:8a

For by grace you have been saved through faith

1^st through 5^th grade:  Genesis 32:28

Then he said, “Your name shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel, for you have striven with God and with men, and have prevailed.”

Missionary: The Banks family to East Asia

Ministry:  Shepherd’s Ministry

Activity: Make a prayer board using poster board.  Be sure to include praises and prayer requests.  Check out www.ekidzministry.blogsot.com for more ideas.

Next Week: Genesis 37