The world will try to convince your kids to let go of the good things God tells them to hang on to, things like purity, integrity, honouring parents and staying true to their faith. Tim Shoemaker illustrates this message by smashing some watermelons – and it’s a devotional your kids are sure to enjoy!
After watching video four, consider taking these steps to get the most out of this part of the series:
// Step 1
Read and meditate on this Scripture verse: “Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good.” (Romans 12:9 ESV)
// Step 2
Answer these discussion questions:
// Step 3
Spend time in prayer:
Heavenly Father,
Please help me hold on to what you want me to.
Thank you for your forgiveness and the fact that you love me even when I fail.
Let me show my love for you through my obedience.
In Jesus’ name I pray,
Amen.
// Step 4
Read more about how to set up this demonstration and lead the follow-up discussion in the Watermelon Drop Instructional PDF.
// Step 5
Discover more fun object lessons you can use for family devotions! Check out our free Kids of Integrity lesson plans at KidsOfIntegrity.com for many activity ideas plus related Bible stories and discussion questions that will help you encourage kids ages 3 to 10 to grow in godly character traits. (Look for the “science with a twist” ideas in the hands-on options section of each lesson.)
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Watermelon Drop Instructional PDF from The Very Best, Hands-on, Kinda Dangerous Family Devotions Chapter 23 “Watermelon Drop” © 2019 by Tim Shoemaker. Published by Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group (BakerPublishingGroup.com). Used by permission.
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