Revival Lessons for Kids' Ministry
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Foundations for Kids Small Groups
05 de fevereiro de 2023 - Pr. Alexandre Pilar
Generators of Revival
Objetivo:Ensinar o que é o avivamento na igreja.
Revival is the act of becoming more alive, more active, more intense, awakened.
Key verse: Romans 5:20b
Verse to keep in
But where sin increased, grace abounded all the more.
DYNAMICS
A pen without ink and a blank sheet of paper.
Choose a child, give them a blank sheet of paper, a pen without ink, and ask the child to do it.
a drawing. As soon as the child notices that the pen is out of ink for drawing, take the sheet and the
pen, show it to everyone and say: 'This sheet is our life. This pen is us. When we try
"Doing something alone, on our own, often goes wrong." Replacing the ink cartridge,
to scratch the paper, show it to them and say: "When we are filled with the Holy Spirit, God does great things"
things through us!
MENSAGEM
O mundo está uma verdadeira bagunça!
But did you know that when everything is getting bad, it is when the Holy Spirit of God does great things!
So we need to think that the church is the best place for this to happen! Isn't it?! Whenever the
things got very bad, it was God who raised up men and women to change history. If,
In the past, God used men and women, today He wants to use you and me, do you agree? That is if
call REVIVAL!
God knows everything, God is everywhere, and God can do anything, that's why things
things happen the way He wants, because everything that happens is part of His plan. Let’s ask God
to give us a heart of true Christians who are not afraid, but who know how to speak of Jesus to the
relatives, friends and for everyone who is close to us.
The heron walks in the mud without getting dirty.
Can we be like her?
This is how the church should be in this world!
TIME FOR QUESTIONS!
Why is the world a mess?
2. Whenever things go wrong, what does God do?
3. Do you think that God has the power to do all things?
Children's Ministry KidsLetters
Foundations for Kids Small Groups
05 de fevereiro de 2023 - Pr. Alexandre Pilar
Revival Generators
But where sin increased, grace abounded all the more.
But where sin increased, grace abounded all the more.
Challenge:
To show the dirty place where the heron lives, paint around it, without dirtying the heron!
Common questions
Powered by AIThe teachings imply that community and interpersonal dynamics play a critical role in fostering revival. By encouraging individuals to share the message of Jesus boldly with relatives, friends, and the community, the ministry highlights the collective effort necessary for a revival. Spiritual growth is depicted as a communal endeavor, rooted in relationships and shared experiences, rather than solely personal or isolated efforts .
The refilled pen illustrates the idea that, through God's presence (analogous to the ink), human beings can transcend their limitations and participate in creating impactful spiritual outcomes. This message underscores the necessity of divine intervention for achieving spiritual goals and highlights humans’ dependence on God for producing meaningful work .
'Grace abounding' plays a crucial role in the philosophy of revival by emphasizing God's power to either overcome or outshine sin and evil in the world. This notion provides hope and a purpose for revival efforts, as it reassures believers that God's grace will always surpass any increase in sin, thus fostering a foundation for spiritual renewal and empowerment .
The children's ministry employs analogies and tangible examples, such as the inkless pen and heron illustrations, to make complex theological concepts like revival more accessible to young audiences. These practical examples bridge the understanding of spiritual concepts by linking them to relatable, everyday experiences .
The relationship between sin and grace in Romans 5:20b, within the context of revival, is one of contrast and reassurance. As sin increases, grace surpasses it, highlighting God's capacity to provide overwhelming grace amidst sin. This forms a cornerstone of revival, signifying that divine grace is omnipresent and potent enough to inspire renewal and growth even when sin appears to be on the rise .
Revival is described as the act of becoming more alive, active, intense, and awakened. It highlights the growth of grace where sin is prevalent, based on Romans 5:20b, which states, 'where sin increased, grace abounded all the more' . The revival is further characterized by a spiritual awakening where God utilizes individuals to impact the world positively, even when it is in turmoil .
The illustration of the heron, which walks in mud without getting dirty, symbolizes how Christians should navigate the world. It highlights the ability to live amidst worldly chaos without being tainted by it. This metaphor supports the message that, like the heron, the church should engage with the world without compromising its spiritual purity, thus contributing to spiritual revival .
Pr. Alexandre Pilar suggests that turmoil in the world is an opportunity for spiritual revival because it is during such times that the Holy Spirit performs significant works. Historical patterns show that when situations worsen, God raises up individuals to change history, suggesting that difficulties provide a backdrop for divine intervention and the abounding of grace .
The analogy describes a pen without ink as representing human effort when trying to achieve spiritual tasks alone. Just as a pen cannot write without ink, humans cannot effectively fulfill God's purpose without His Spirit. Replacing the ink indicates being filled with the Holy Spirit, enabling one to 'scratch the paper' and thus illustrate how God can do great things through us .
Christians should possess qualities such as bravery and the ability to share the message of Jesus with others, including relatives and friends, without fear. The emphasis is on being true Christians who act as conduits for change, ready to take up the mantle of those whom God raises to change history, thus facilitating revival .