October — Growing in the Word Together
Big Idea: God’s Word helps us grow in faith, and we grow best when we walk with Jesus and learn from His Word together.
Walk with Jesus
Read together:
“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”
— Psalm 119:105
God’s Word is a gift He gives us to help us know Him and follow Him. The Bible doesn’t always give us an easy answer for every situation, but it reminds us who God is, how much He loves us, and how He wants us to live.
When we spend time in God’s Word together as a family, we have the opportunity to learn from one another. A child might notice something an adult overlooked. A familiar story might mean something different as we grow. And sometimes, simply talking about what we read can help us see how God’s Word connects to what is happening in our own lives.
Growing in God’s Word isn’t about knowing every Bible story or having all the answers. It is about making time to listen to God, learn from His Word, and allow it to guide our steps as we walk with Him.
Talk about it:
- What does it mean for God’s Word to be a “lamp” or “light” for us?
- Can you think of a time when something you learned from the Bible helped you know what to do?
- Is there a Bible story, verse, or person you especially enjoy? Why?
- What makes it easier—or harder—for our family to spend time in God’s Word together?
- What is one small step our family could take this month to grow in God’s Word?
Go a Little Further
Walk Together – Do Something Together
Make a family Bible time.
Choose a short Bible passage or story to read together this week. Take turns reading, then ask each person: What stood out to you? What does this teach us about God?
It doesn’t have to be long or complicated. Even a few minutes together can help make God’s Word part of your family’s everyday life.
Walk in Love — Serve Together
God’s Word teaches us how to love and care for others. Choose one way your family can put God’s Word into action this month. Write a note of encouragement, help a neighbor, make a meal for someone, or look for another opportunity to serve together.
As we grow in God’s Word, we grow in our ability to love and serve others.
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September: Belonging Together
WALK WITH JESUS — God Made Us for One Another
Sometimes walking together looks like listening when someone needs to talk. Sometimes it means helping when something is difficult. Sometimes it simply means sitting together, laughing together, praying together, or making time for one another.
As you begin this school year, remember: You don’t have to walk alone. God has given you people to walk beside you—and He has placed people in your life who need you to walk beside them, too.
● Who has God given you to walk beside you?
● How does our family support you, and how do you support our family?
● When has someone helped or encouraged you?
● Who might need some encouragement from you this week?
● What is one way our family can help someone feel like they belong?
WALK TOGETHER — Do Something Together
Family Together Idea: “Our Family Favorites”
Spend some time doing something everyone in the family enjoys. It could be:
● Playing a favorite board/card game
● Taking a walk
● Making cookies
● Getting ice cream
● Playing catch
● Watching a favorite family show
● Going to the park
● Playing a family game of HORSE
● Cooking dinner together
Then ask: “What is something you love doing together as a family?”
Family Challenge: “Make Room”
As a family, look for someone who might feel left out, new, lonely, or overlooked—and find a way to include or encourage them.
Ideas:
● Invite someone to sit with you.
● Invite a new family over for dinner.
● Send someone a note.
● Call a grandparent or relative.
● Invite someone to play.
● Introduce yourself to someone new at church or school.
● Make a treat for a neighbor.
● Pray for someone who may be feeling alone.
“Who might need someone to make room for them this week?”
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