Psalm 91.1-6,14-16
Psalm 91 piles up all sorts of images of things that should bring terror but removes the terror by the promise of the protection of the Lord. Consider creating some Psalm 91 art. Let your child draw one of these images in the psalm.
Job 12.1-6,12-25
For younger children read at least Psalm 91.4 and repeat it so that it might be written on the heart. You might also find a video of birds protecting their young and talk about how God does the same for us in Christ Jesus who stretched out his arms to protect us from sin, death, and the devil.
For older children you could discuss this note – “Whereas Zophar has wrongly focused on people’s supposed ability to shape their own destiny, Job correctly recognizes God’s control. Our righteousness does not determine our well-being, or lack thereof. Rather, it is all in God’s hands. When we become discouraged, it is vital that we remember God’s wisdom and power. Although Job does not acknowledge God’s use of these attributes for our good, in Christ ‘we know that for those who love God all things work together for good’ (Rom 8.28).” The Lutheran Study Bible
John 5.30-47
For younger children read at least John 5.39 and repeat it so that it might be written on the heart. You might also make a bookmark or book cover for your Bible that makes this point of John 5.39 that the whole point of the Scritpures is to bear witness about Jesus.
For older children you could think about John 5.39. All the Scriptures bear witness about Jesus. Here is one way to think about that – Jesus is the greater David because he is the King after the Lord’s heart. Jesus is the greater Jonah because he was not in a fish but in the grave until the third day. You can ask your kids to fill in the blanks – Jesus is the great ______ because ______ .
Write it on the heart verses – Psalm 91.4 and John 5.39
Small Catechism for the week: What is the benefit of this eating and drinking? These words, “Given and shed for you for the forgiveness of sins,” show us that in the Sacrament forgiveness of sins, life, and salvation are given us through these words. For where there is forgiveness of sins, there is also life and salvation.
Small Catechism question for the day: What does Christ give us in the Sacrament? Matthew 26.26-28 Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is my body.” And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink of it, all of you, for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.