Faith Over Fear - Teaching Kids to Trust God as they Go Back To School

Описание: Going back to school is a big source of fear for kids, this year more than ever. Let's talk with Bethany Darwin about her new curriculum titled "Faith Over Fear." We also share tips for doing kids ministry online and how the Gospel is the real answer to all of life's big problems.

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This awesome series FAITH OVER FEAR is available only through the Sunday School Store. In one digital download, you get everything you need to teach – including full permission to share through your online kids ministry.

“Faith Over Fear” is a 5-week Sunday School series designed to point your kids to God as their hope and refuge. In these 5 lessons, students will be introduced to the concept of faith through the stories of some of the heroes of faith that we read about in Hebrews 11.

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We live in unprecedented times, full of all kinds of emotions. There's anxiety, confusion, sadness, anger, fear and so much more.

As teachers and parents, we feel these emotions, but we often forget that our kids are dealing with the same feelings. Now, more than ever, we need to be prepared to point children to Christ as the answer in all of these situations. We need tools to help us show children (and ourselves), that God is bigger than all of our fear!

Fear is common in children, even in the best of times. Right now, my 10-month-old is struggling with separation anxiety and he cries every time Daddy leaves for work. In his little heart, he doesn't know if Daddy will be back. He fears he'll never see Daddy again.

And, add to all of these common fears the situation in the world today. Then, there are other common childhood fears. Fears of the dark, being left alone, monsters, storms, etc.

In 2020, children are faced with fears that in many ways are taking away their childhood. Children today are afraid that they or someone they love will get sick and even die. They are afraid that they may not get to play with their friends again, or go back to school, or go back to church. They may be afraid something bad will happen because of their skin color. Or maybe they're afraid that they'll get in trouble because they can't keep their mask on at school all day.

As Christians, we know that fear is real, but thankfully we also know the One who has overcome all fear. We also have the best possible resource on overcoming fear through faith in Christ... God's Word. Think through the Old Testament for a minute. Think about the very real fears the men and women of the Old Testament faced.

Abraham was scared his family would end with him, but God gave him a son in his old age.
Noah had to have been scared stepping into the ark and watching the waters rise, but God saved him and started the world over with him and his family.
Daniel was thrown into a pit of lions, but he trusted in God and came out the next morning giving all glory to God.
David stepped onto the frontlines against a giant with a sling and a stone, but he knew that God is bigger than any enemy.
This is the God we need to point our children to in the midst of fear!

And, the Bible is packed with verses to combat fear. Here are just a few to encourage your heart and help you encourage the hearts of the children you love.

Isaiah 41:11 - God is with us
Psalm 56:3 - when the psalmist was afraid, he trusted in God
Joshua 1:9 - God is with you wherever you go
Isaiah 41:13 - God holds us in his right hand
Psalm 118:6 - with God on your side, what can man do to you?
Proverbs 29:25 - whoever trusts in the Lord is safe