Family Worship (March 2)
Church Problems
Have you ever had an argument with a friend or sibling? Maybe you felt like something wasn’t fair, and you got upset. Sometimes, when people have problems, they don’t know how to fix them. They might get mad, complain, or even stop talking to each other. But did you know that the early church had a big problem too?
In Acts 6, some people were feeling left out and treated unfairly when food was given out. Instead of ignoring the problem or just arguing about it, the church leaders came up with a gospel-centered solution. They prayed, chose wise and loving leaders to help, and made sure everyone was treated fairly. They didn’t just try to fix the issue by themselves—they trusted God’s wisdom and love to guide them. Let’s read a part of this story and see how we can handle problems in a way that honors Jesus!
Acts 6:3-4 (NIV)
“Brothers and sisters, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them and will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word.”
Discussion Questions
Activity: The “Problem-Solving Jar”
Grab a jar or bowl and small pieces of paper. Have each family member write (or draw for younger kids) one way people sometimes argue or feel left out (e.g., “not sharing,” “ignoring someone,” “taking something without asking”). Fold the papers and place them in the jar. Take turns pulling out a problem and discussing a gospel-centered solution. Ask, “How can we solve this with kindness, wisdom, and prayer?” End by praying together, asking God to help you be peacemakers like the early church.
Prayer
Dear Jesus, thank You for showing us how to handle problems with love and wisdom. Help us listen when others are upset, be kind when we feel left out, and trust You to guide us in every situation. Give us patience and hearts that want to serve others, just like the early church. Amen.
Memory Work:
New City Catechism
9. What does God require in the first, second, and third commandments?
First, that we know and trust God as the only true and living God. Second, that we avoid all idolatry and do not worship God improperly. Third, that we treat God’s name with fear and reverence, honoring also his Word and works.
Psalms 86:9 (NIV)
All the nations you have made will come and worship before you, Lord; they will bring glory to your name.
In Acts 6, some people were feeling left out and treated unfairly when food was given out. Instead of ignoring the problem or just arguing about it, the church leaders came up with a gospel-centered solution. They prayed, chose wise and loving leaders to help, and made sure everyone was treated fairly. They didn’t just try to fix the issue by themselves—they trusted God’s wisdom and love to guide them. Let’s read a part of this story and see how we can handle problems in a way that honors Jesus!
Acts 6:3-4 (NIV)
“Brothers and sisters, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them and will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word.”
Discussion Questions
- Why were some people in the early church upset? (Hint: They felt like they were being treated unfairly.)
- How did the church leaders solve the problem? What can we learn from their example?
- When we have disagreements in our family, how can we work together to solve them in a way that honors Jesus?
Activity: The “Problem-Solving Jar”
Grab a jar or bowl and small pieces of paper. Have each family member write (or draw for younger kids) one way people sometimes argue or feel left out (e.g., “not sharing,” “ignoring someone,” “taking something without asking”). Fold the papers and place them in the jar. Take turns pulling out a problem and discussing a gospel-centered solution. Ask, “How can we solve this with kindness, wisdom, and prayer?” End by praying together, asking God to help you be peacemakers like the early church.
Prayer
Dear Jesus, thank You for showing us how to handle problems with love and wisdom. Help us listen when others are upset, be kind when we feel left out, and trust You to guide us in every situation. Give us patience and hearts that want to serve others, just like the early church. Amen.
Memory Work:
New City Catechism
9. What does God require in the first, second, and third commandments?
First, that we know and trust God as the only true and living God. Second, that we avoid all idolatry and do not worship God improperly. Third, that we treat God’s name with fear and reverence, honoring also his Word and works.
Psalms 86:9 (NIV)
All the nations you have made will come and worship before you, Lord; they will bring glory to your name.
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