The Table for Kids
All About The Table for Kids
We have created an experience for you and your children called The Table. As Bible stories come to life you will have the opportunity to interact with your children through engaging questions. So come to The Table with us and see all that God has for you and your family!
Session One: Am I in Trouble?
Follow along with the experience outline below.
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Dear Gracious Father, You are a God who loves and cares about us. I’m thankful you made me a mom and gave me {Insert child’s name}. I pray you would open their eyes to see your truth and gain wisdom from your Word. Help them to trust you and want to know more about you. Set their feet on a solid foundation and protect them and guide them as they grow. Be their strength and refuge amid the storms. Make them strong and courageous yet find rest and shelter beneath your wings. May they always understand that nothing can separate them from your love. In Jesus’ mighty name I pray. Amen
STEP 2: Watch the video.
Once dinner is ready, find a seat at the table and place your device where everyone can see it to watch the video.STEP 3: Have a conversation.
Discuss the questions asked in the video. Allow your children to answer the questions first before giving your input.Have you ever been in trouble? Have you ever made a mistake? Let’s talk about what God says about sin. The good news is, you are not in trouble!
Romans 3:23 ESV
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,Ephesians 2:4-5 ESV
But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved.Table Questions:
What is sin, and why does it separate us from God?
If you are a Christian, you are saved from your sin. But you will still struggle with the temptation of sin while on this earth. What is something you struggle with that you know you need to give over to God today?
How can you as a family pray for each other as you live your daily lives trying to follow Jesus?
STEP 2 : Cook dinner together.
Pick from the list of recipes we have available or choose your own. We encourage you to make this meal together with your children.STEP 3 : Watch the video.
Once dinner is made, find a seat at the table and place your device where everyone can see it to watch the video.STEP 4 : Have a conversation.
Read the passage and questions to your children. If they are able to read, it could be fun to take turns reading the questions. Feel free to answer the questions yourself.
Luke 10:25-37 NLT
25 One day an expert in religious law stood up to test Jesus by asking him this question: “Teacher, what should I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 Jesus replied, “What does the law of Moses say? How do you read it?” 27 The man answered, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your strength, and all your mind.’ And, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” 28 “Right!” Jesus told him. “Do this and you will live!” 29 The man wanted to justify his actions, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” 30 Jesus replied with a story: “A Jewish man was traveling from Jerusalem down to Jericho, and he was attacked by bandits. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him up, and left him half dead beside the road.31 “By chance a priest came along. But when he saw the man lying there, he crossed to the other side of the road and passed him by. 32 A Temple assistant walked over and looked at him lying there, but he also passed by on the other side.33 “Then a despised Samaritan came along, and when he saw the man, he felt compassion for him. 34 Going over to him, the Samaritan soothed his wounds with olive oil and wine and bandaged them. Then he put the man on his own donkey and took him to an inn, where he took care of him. 35 The next day he handed the innkeeper two silver coins, telling him, ‘Take care of this man. If his bill runs higher than this, I’ll pay you the next time I’m here.’ 36 “Now which of these three would you say was a neighbor to the man who was attacked by bandits?” Jesus asked. 37 The man replied, “The one who showed him mercy.” Then Jesus said, “Yes, now go and do the same.”Conversation questions for early elementary age:
Who is a neighbor?
Why do you think Jesus wants us to love our neighbor?
What is something kind we could do for a neighbor?
Conversation questions for all ages:
What did you learn about God?
What did you learn about people?
What did you learn about yourself?
What is something we could do together to show our neighbors love?
This week, during dinner time, spend a moment going over this verse and memorizing it as a family!
Galatians 5:14 NLT
14 For the whole law can be summed up in this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.
Session Two: Does Jesus Love Me?
Follow along with the experience outline below
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Dear Gracious Father, You are a God who loves and cares about us. I’m thankful you made me a mom and gave me {Insert child’s name}. I pray you would open their eyes to see your truth and gain wisdom from your Word. Help them to trust you and want to know more about you. Set their feet on a solid foundation and protect them and guide them as they grow. Be their strength and refuge amid the storms. Make them strong and courageous yet find rest and shelter beneath your wings. May they always understand that nothing can separate them from your love. In Jesus’ mighty name I pray. Amen
STEP 2: Watch the video.
Once dinner is ready, find a seat at the table and place your device where everyone can see it to watch the video.STEP 3: Have a conversation.
Discuss the questions asked in the video. Allow your children to answer the questions first before giving your input.What can we do to make Jesus love us? Can we make him love us more or less by our actions?
Romans 5:6-8 ESV
For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die— but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.Table Questions:
Kelly taught us about the word salvation. Do you remember what it means?
How does knowing God loved you even when you were a mess change how you live
your everyday life?If good things don’t earn our way into heaven, why do we do them?
Have you received the gift of salvation or are you still trying to do enough good things to earn your way into heaven?STEP 2 : Cook dinner together.
Pick from the list of recipes we have available or choose your own. We encourage you to make this meal together with your children.
STEP 3 : Watch the video.
Once dinner is made, find a seat at the table and place your device where everyone can see it to watch the video.STEP 4 : Have a conversation.
Read the verse and questions to your children. If they are able to read it could be fun to take turns reading the questions. Feel free to answer the questions as well.Read 1 Timothy 4:12 NLT
12 Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.Conversation questions for early elementary age:
What is something that is really big?
What is something that is really small?
Do you think David was afraid of the giant?
What is something you are afraid of?
What is something your mom is afraid of?
What can we do together to help us when we are afraid?
Conversation questions for all ages:
What did you learn about God?
What did you learn about people?
What did you learn about yourself?
How could we encourage each other in this family?
This week, during dinner time, spend a moment going over this verse and memorizing it as a family!
Psalm 56:3 NLT
3 But when I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.
Session Three: What Do I Do With Bad Throughts?
Follow along with the experience outline below.
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Dear Gracious Father, You are a God who loves and cares about us. I’m thankful you made me a mom and gave me {Insert child’s name}. I pray you would open their eyes to see your truth and gain wisdom from your Word. Help them to trust you and want to know more about you. Set their feet on a solid foundation and protect them and guide them as they grow. Be their strength and refuge amid the storms. Make them strong and courageous yet find rest and shelter beneath your wings. May they always understand that nothing can separate them from your love. In Jesus’ mighty name I pray. Amen
STEP 2: Watch the video.
Once dinner is ready, find a seat at the table and place your device where everyone can see it to watch the video.STEP 3: Have a conversation.
Discuss the questions asked in the video. Allow your children to answer the questions first before giving your input.What do I do with bad thoughts? Do our thoughts even matter? Watch as a fun science experiment shows the importance of our thoughts.
Philippians 4:8 ESV
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.Psalm 139:13-15 ESV
For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb.
I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.
My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the earth.Table Questions:
Do you ever think bad thoughts?
Why is it important to talk about our thoughts?
What can you do when you think bad thoughts?
Who is someone that can help you think good thoughts?
STEP 2 : Cook dinner together.
Pick from the list of recipes we have available or choose your own. We encourage you to make this meal together with your children.STEP 3 : Watch the video.
Once dinner is made, find a seat at the table and place your device where everyone can see it to watch the video.
Insert LinkSTEP 4 : Have a conversation.
Read the passage and questions to your children. If they are able to read, it could be fun to take turns reading the questions. Feel free to answer the questions as well.Genesis 50:20 NLT
You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people.Conversation questions for early elementary age:
What is the best gift you have ever received?
How do you think Joseph felt when his brothers sold him into slavery?
How should we respond when someone hurts our feelings?
What is something kind we could do together that would be special?
Conversation questions for all ages:
What did you learn about God?
What did you learn about people?
What did you learn about yourself?
What is something we could do together to remember that God is with us?
This week, during dinner time, spend a moment going over this verse and memorizing it as a family!
Philippians 4:13 NLT
For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.
Session Four: What is the Most Important Thing in Your Life?
Follow along with the experience outline below.
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Dear Gracious Father, You are a God who loves and cares about us. I’m thankful you made me a mom and gave me {Insert child’s name}. I pray you would open their eyes to see your truth and gain wisdom from your Word. Help them to trust you and want to know more about you. Set their feet on a solid foundation and protect them and guide them as they grow. Be their strength and refuge amid the storms. Make them strong and courageous yet find rest and shelter beneath your wings. May they always understand that nothing can separate them from your love. In Jesus’ mighty name I pray. Amen
STEP 2: Watch the video.
Once dinner is ready, find a seat at the table and place your device where everyone can see it to watch the video.STEP 3: Have a conversation.
Discuss the questions asked in the video. Allow your children to answer the questions first before giving your input.What is the most important thing in your life? Can you love things and love God?
Matthew 7:24 ESV
“Therefore, everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them will be like a sensible man who built his house on the rock. The rain fell, the rivers rose, and the winds blew and pounded that house. Yet it didn’t collapse, because its foundation was on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of Mine and doesn’t act on them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. The rain fell, the rivers rose, the winds blew and pounded that house, and it collapsed. And its collapse was great!”Table Questions:
Are you building your life on Jesus or are you building your life on something else?
Has there been a time when you have built your life on something other than Jesus and it wasn’t good?
How can God use the things in your life to help you point others to him?
STEP 2 : Cook dinner together.
Pick from the list of recipes we have available or choose your own. We encourage you to make this meal together with your children.STEP 3 : Watch the video.
Once dinner is made, find a seat at the table and place your device where everyone can see it to watch the video.STEP 4 : Have a conversation.
Read the verse and questions to your children. If they are able to read it could be fun to take turns reading the questions. Feel free to answer the questions as well.Read 2 Kings 13:18 (NLT)
Then he said, “Now pick up the other arrows and strike them against the ground.” So the king picked them up and struck the ground three times. 19 But the man of God was angry with him. “You should have struck the ground five or six times!” he exclaimed. “Then you would have beaten Aram until it was entirely destroyed. Now you will be victorious only three times.”Conversation questions for early elementary age:
What does it mean to give up?
Mom, tell of a time when you wanted to give up but you didn’t!
What is something we could do to help each other to not give up?
Conversation questions for all ages:
What did you learn about God?
What did you learn about people?
What did you learn about yourself?
Everyone share about a time when you wanted to give up but you didn’t.
This week, during dinner time, spend a moment going over this verse and memorizing it as a family!
Psalm 107:1 NLT
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever.
