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Key Passages

Daniel 7:13-14 – “In my vision at night I looked, and there before me was one like a son of man,[a] coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into his presence. He was given authority, glory and sovereign power; all nations and peoples of every language worshiped him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and his kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 – Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

Colossians 3:1-4 – Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. 3 For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your[a] life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.

Younger Group (Preschool-3rd grade) Family Devotional

1. What did Daniel see coming out of the water/sea? (Read Daniel 7:2-3) 4 Beasts
2. What did the 4 beasts represent? (Read Daniel 7:17)
3. Who is always in control? Earthly rulers are given power for short periods of time, but they along with everyone and everything else, are under God’s control.
4. How should we live, knowing God is the eternal King? If we trust Jesus as our Savior, we should live differently. We should be concerned with eternal things, knowing that they matter most. Someday, Jesus will take his throne and we will be with him forever.
5. Why do we pray? We pray because we trust God and know He hears us.  We also pray because God wants to hear from us, and wants us to hear Him.

Older Group (4th-Teen) Family Devotional

1. What is the difference between earthly kingdoms and God’s Kingdom? Earthly kingdoms are temporary, but God’s Kingdom will last forever. While earthly kingdoms are ruled by imperfect men, God’s Kingdom is rule by our perfect King, Jesus.
2. Who is always in control? Earthly rulers are given power for short periods of time, but they along with everyone and everything else, are under God’s control.
3. How should we live, knowing God is the eternal King? If we trust Jesus as our Savior, we should live differently. We should be concerned with eternal things, knowing that they matter most. Someday, Jesus will take his throne and we will be with him forever.
4. Why do we pray? We pray because we trust God and know He hears us.  We also pray because God wants to hear from us, and wants us to hear Him.