Psalm 116
“He has heard my voice.” What a comforting reminder that God listens to his people.
Job 33.19-34.9
For younger children read at least Psalm 116.1 and repeat it so that it might be written on the heart. You might also talk about how a time when you were thankful that God heard your prayer.
For older children you could discuss this prayer – “As young Elihu begins his second speech (34.1), he directs his first words toward Job’s friends, doing so in a manner that sounds boastful and haughty, possibly detracting from the reception his message receives. In our youth, we may at times speak in a manner that is offensive to others, but as with Elihu, God can use our imperfect efforts to teach important truths.” The Lutheran Study Bible
John 11.1-16
For younger children read at least John 11.9 and repeat it so that it might be written on the heart. You might also talk set up the account of the raising of Lazarus by summarizing these verses.
For older children you could discuss this – “Jesus, the Son of God, will raise Lazarus from the dead so that He might be glorified. Death overwhelms us all. Even Christians have difficulty at times accepting God’s promise to strengthen faith through adversity. At the hand of Christ, suffering serves God’s gracious purpose; even death loses its sting.” The Lutheran Study Bible
Write it on the heart verses – Psalm 116.1 and John 11.9
Small Catechism for the week: The Address – Our Father who are in heaven. What does this mean? With these words God tenderly invites us to believe that he is our true Father and that we are his true children, so that we may pray to him as boldly and confidently as dear children as their dear father.
Small Catechism question for the day: What is one of the privileges that God gives us in Christ? Matthew 7.7 Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock and it will be opened to you.