Lifebridge Kids – Unit 18: The People Prepare
God had made good on His promise to bring the people back into the land, but they were still waiting on another promise: for God to send the ultimate Rescuer. God’s people began to prepare for the Messiah’s arrival, but even so, as always, they couldn’t escape the allure of sin.
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Sunday, August 24, 2025 – The People Promised To Be Faithful
God’s people remembered all He had done and promised to be faithful. God is gracious and compassionate. All along, God has been faithful to people who are unfaithful. We experience God’s grace and compassion in Jesus, who gave His life so we can receive mercy and life forever.
Does your family have a photo album or memory box to collect special memories for your family? A lot of times, parents will keep photos or memorabilia to help them remember special occasions like the day they were married, a baby’s first steps, or a high school graduation. We keep these items because we want to remember the good times we share as a family. Looking back on memories can also remind us of God’s faithfulness to us.
After God’s people returned to their homes, they had to rebuild their homes and their lives. As they entered this new beginning, they took time to remember the ways God had been faithful to them. The recounted the ways God led the Israelites out of Egypt and through the wilderness. They retold stories of God’s faithfulness to provide bread from heaven for the people to eat. Even when the people did not trust God or obey His commands, God remained faithful to His people.
The Bible says that God is patient with us. He does not want us to die in our sin, but He wants all of us to come to repentance. We can look back and see God’s faithfulness in our lives. It may be in big ways or small ways, but just the fact that we have more days to learn about Him is a gift of His grace. His ultimate gift of grace was Jesus—the Savior who rescues us from sin.
God’s people remembered all He had done and promised to be faithful. God is gracious and compassionate. All along, God has been faithful to people who are unfaithful. We experience God’s grace and compassion in Jesus, who gave His life so we can receive mercy and life forever.
For Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.
2 Corinthians 7:10
1. Do we need to be faithful for God to love us and save us from our sin? Why not?
Remind kids that because of sin we will never be perfectly faithful to God. Help kids understand that God’s love for us does not depend on our obedience. Lead kids to understand that our obedience cannot save us from our sin. Encourage kids to remember that God loves us because He made us and that it is only through faith in Jesus that we can be saved.
2. When was a time God was faithful to you?
Answers will vary. Encourage kids to share about God’s faithfulness in good and hard times. Help kids think about the ways God is faithful to do the little things like clothe them, feed them, etc. Remind kids that God is faithful to always be with them.
3. Why is it important to remember God’s faithfulness?
Lead kids to understand that it was important for the people of Israel to remember God’s faithfulness because even in their ancestors’ sin, God was still gracious to forgive. Encourage kids to remember that they can repent of their own sin and God will be faithful to forgive.
4. How does remembering God’s faithfulness help us when we sin?
Help kids understand that if we are saved by faith in Jesus, we can trust that God will be faithful to His promise to wash away our sin. Remind kids that Jesus died once for all our sin and that we are not guilty before God because of Jesus’ righteousness given to us by faith. Encourage kids to remember that God will be faithful to save them from sin and to help them fight against sin. Read 1 John 1:9
5. Why is it important to confess our sins?
Remind kids that we must acknowledge our sin against God and demonstrate that we could never live up to His perfect standards. Remind kids that confession of sin shows our need
for Jesus. Read 1 John 1:8
6. How have you experienced God’s faithfulness in your own life?
Answers will vary. Encourage kids to share about God’s faithfulness in good and hard times. Read 2 Tim. 2:13
+ Look through family photo albums or watch home videos to recount special occasions.
+ Share stories and memories with one another.
+ End the time by thanking God for the memories He has given your family and the reminders of His faithfulness.
