Unsung Heroes - Week 3
Superheroes aren't heroic only when they feel like it — they're brave each and every day. The best heroes can even inspire the people around them to be brave, faithful, and hopeful in their own lives, too. In this 4-week series, kids will learn more about what it looks like to see God as the hero of our story as they hear the story of Ruth and Naomi. They'll see how God gives them companions, opportunities, boldness, and hope so they can be heroes, too!
BIG IDEA: God gives us boldness.
BIBLE: Ruth Asks Boaz For Help: Ruth 3; Hebrews 10:19–25
MEMORY VERSE
Elementary: “The Lord your God is with you. The might warrior who saves." Zephaniah 3:17A (NIV)
Toddler Twist: Our mighty (make muscles) God (point up) is always (hands out in front) with me (point to self)! Zephaniah 3:17
WATCH:
Preschool- teaching video
Elementary- teaching video
SONG: I'm Trusting Jesus
DISCIPLE:
Superheroes seem to have boldness in volumes. Sometimes, they put themselves in danger so everyone else can be rescued. Because they are superheroes, they can be afraid to show weakness or ask for help.
For regular humans, that's not the kind of boldness we need. Maybe it's not the best choice for superheroes, either. Most of the time, the boldest thing we can do is to ask for help—especially God's help!
God gives us boldness, and to utilize it, we need to do away with whatever holds us back.
For Ruth, it might have been fear of what her community might think of her if they found out what she did. For us, it could be fear of what people might say, worry about making the wrong choice, people who make you feel afraid, or that you've never been bold before. Whatever it is, don't let those things stop you from using the boldness God gives you!
What are some things that keep you from being bold?
How can you remember to be bold the way God wants you to be?
Pray: God, you are so awesome! You give us boldness when we are afraid or uncertain of what to do. Please help us to be bold in situations that require us to stand up for you and your people. We want to be true heroes like your son, Jesus. Amen.