Instant Family Devotions: 52 Bible Discussions for Anytime, Anywhere Use
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Overview
Parents want their children to grow closer to God, but may not always know the best way to facilitate that growth. Mike Nappa and Jill Wuellner take the guesswork out of family devotional time with this practical, imaginative resource. They provide a year's worth of engaging, transforming, and easy-to-lead Bible discussion guides for parents and children. Combining biblical depth with entertaining and educationally sound teaching techniques, this book will both challenge and inspire families toward lasting spiritual growth.
All 52 studies require zero pre-session preparation and can be used in a variety of settings and times—around the dinner table, during family-night activities, or just before bedtime. They are also perfect for impromptu lessons in Sunday school classes and elementary-aged youth groups.
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780801014338 |
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| Publisher: | Baker Publishing Group |
| Publication date: | 07/01/2012 |
| Pages: | 192 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.90(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.60(d) |
About the Author
Mike Nappa is publisher of FamilyFans.com, a monthly e-magazine, as well as a bestselling and award-winning author and editor of many books, including Instant Small Group and The Jesus Survey.
Jill Wuellner is the senior editor for FamilyFans.com, a movie critic, and a former educational ministry professional. She is currently involved in women's ministry leadership.
Table of Contents
Introduction: Who Is Watty Piper Anyway? 12
How to Use This Book 16
Section 1 Discussion Guides about the Old Testament
1 Picture Perfect 23
Theme: Created in God's Image. Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31
2 Tip-Top Tower 26
Theme: Pride. Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9
3 Introducing… 29
Theme: Meeting God. Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22
4 Ten to Win 32
Theme: Ten Commandments. Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17
5 Donkey Sermons 35
Theme: Perspective. Scripture: Numbers 22:21-35
6 Walls Come Tumblin' 38
Theme: Facing Challenges. Scripture: Joshua 6:1-25
7 Me and My House 41
Theme: Serving God. Scripture: Joshua 24:14-24
8 Too Easy for God! 44
Theme: Obedience. Scripture: Judges 7:1-22
9 Faithful Friends 47
Theme: Loyalty. Scripture: Ruth 1:3-18
10 Inside-Out Eyesight 50
Theme: Character/Inner Beauty. Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:4-13
11 The Bigger They Are… 53
Theme: Courage. Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:20-50
12 Bountiful Bread Crumbs 56
Theme: God's Faithfulness/Thanksgiving. Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-16
13 The Lord Is… 59
Theme: God's Presence. Scripture: Psalm 23
14 Noisy Is Good! 62
Theme: Worship. Scripture: Psalm 150
15 Smart Sayings 65
Theme: Wisdom. Scripture: Proverbs 3:3-8
16 Parent Power 68
Theme: Parents/Mother's Day or Father's Day. Scripture: Proverbs 6:20-23
17 God's on the Clock 71
Theme: God's Timing. Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-13
18 Dem Bones, Dem Bones 74
Theme: Hope. Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14
19 A God Risk 77
Theme: Purity/Obedience. Scripture: Daniel 1:1-20
20 Death before Dishonor 80
Theme: Risky Faith. Scripture: Daniel 3:1-28
21 Stop. Start Again. 83
Theme: Change of Heart/Repentance/New Year's Day. Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10
22 Just What Does God Want from Me? 86
Theme: Faithful Living. Scripture: Micah 6:6-8
23 Help! 89
Theme: God's Protective Care. Scripture: Nahum 1:7
24 Are You There, God? 92
Theme: Unanswered Prayer. Scripture: Habakkuk 1:2-5
25 Be Strong-God Is Stronger 95
Theme: Discouragement. Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9
26 Kindness Counts 98
Theme: Compassion/National Compassion Holiday. Scripture: Zechariah 7:8-12
Section 2 Discussion Guides about the New Testament
27 Bearing Gifts, We've Traveled Afar… 103
Theme: Jesus's Birth/Christmas. Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12
28 Under Water 106
Theme: Fear/Halloween. Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27
29 Who Is Jesus, Anyway? 109
Theme: Jesus Christ. Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17
30 What Are You Waiting For? 112
Theme: Following Jesus. Scripture: Mark 2:13-17
31 Good, Better, Best 115
Theme: Greatness. Scripture: Mark 9:33-36
32 Easier Done than Said 118
Theme: Failure. Scripture: Mark 14:66-72
33 It's Just a Little Sin 121
Theme: Temptation. Scripture: Luke 4:1-13
34 Who's My Neighbor? 124
Theme: Kindness. Scripture: Luke 10:25-37
35 Anywhere Prayer 127
Theme: Prayer/National Day of Prayer. Scripture: Luke 11:1-4
36 Who's Hungry? 130
Theme: God's Provision. Scripture: John 6:1-15
37 Dead-End Beginnings 133
Theme: Death. Scripture: John 11:17-44
38 Wow. Did You See That? 136
Theme: Jesus's Resurrection/Easter. Scripture: John 20:1-18
39 Ain't No Thing 139
Theme: God's Determined Love. Scripture: Romans 8:35-39
40 Sincerely Yours 142
Theme: Healthy Friendships/Friendship Day. Scripture: Romans 12:9-21
41 Body Works 145
Theme: The Church/Body of Christ. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27
42 Harvest Talk 148
Theme: Spiritual Growth/First Day of Autumn. Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10
43 Powerful Weakness 151
Theme: Grace. Scripture: Ephesians 2:6-10
44 All Dressed Up 154
Theme: Loving Lifestyle. Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17
45 Lucy, He's Ho-ome! 157
Theme: Jesus's Return. Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
46 Book People 160
Theme: The Bible. Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17
47 Faith Is… 163
Theme: Faith. Scripture: Hebrews 11:1
48 The Say-Do System 166
Theme: Faith-Filled Lifestyle. Scripture: James 1:22-25
49 Tame That Tongue! 169
Theme: Self-Control. Scripture: James 1:26; 3:2-10
50 Love Like You Mean It 172
Theme: Love/Valentine's Day. Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12
51 True or False? 175
Theme: Truth. Scripture: Jude 1:17-25
52 What's Up? 178
Theme: Heaven. Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11
Appendix: Twenty Tips for Fantastic Family Discussions 181
Scripture Index 186
Theme Index 187
Notes 189
About the Authors 192