We often spend a great deal of time teachings our children about the nature and character of God and the truths found in the Bible, but we neglect teaching kids, even from a young age, that there are people who don't believe in God. We need to realize that it is far better that they hear it from us, presented in a healthy way by us, than hearing about it for the first time, years down the road from someone else; Kids can’t be prepared for what they don’t know is out there.
As they get older (if your kids are still quite young), they will come in contact with these other points of view. As we begin unit 2, this week’s lesson will look briefly at how we can know God exists and why some don’t believe in Him.
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The Out of the Driveway, Into the Game series is comprised of ten units, with each unit consisting of 7-8 weekly devotionals (there are 76 weekly devotionals in all). Each lesson is written so that it can be adjusted for any age-level child. A summary of the ten units follows below.
Unit 2: God’s Way or Man’s Way - This Unit considers the fundamental roots of the humanistic worldview and how that manifests itself in almost every area of our culture, especially schools. It will teach children at their own age level, how to recognize and avoid humanistic and ungodly ways of thinking.
Unit 4: Looking Through the Right Glasses - This unit takes a look at what worldviews are and what goes into developing and maintaining a proper biblical worldview. It will examine how to recognize differing worldviews in every area of life and how to help children construct a healthy and biblical worldview.
Unit 5: God’s Love - Does God really care what we do or is He only concerned with the world’s vision of what love and mercy are? This unit will look closely at the Ten Commandments and what they mean for us in daily life.
Unit 7: The Rare Jewel of God - This unit delves into the need for biblical knowledge at every age and ability. It not only examines the need for such a thing, but offers ways to go about gaining biblical knowledge and understanding.
Unit 9: Mind Control - This unit takes into consideration the fact that the ability to control our thought life and emotions, regardless of age, is one of the fundamental keys to developing a true biblical worldview and living out our relationship with God.