D6 Home Connection

Early Elementary
Your student learned Jesus is full of grace and truth. When Jesus was
teaching in the temple, He restored a man who was possessed by
demons. Jesus has authority over Satan. We can trust that Jesus will
protect us from Satan as well. He cares for everyone. Talk with your child
about faith.

Upper Elementary
Your student learned that Jesus is full of grace and truth. When Jesus
was teaching in the temple, He restored a man who was possessed by
demons. Jesus has authority over Satan. We can trust that Jesus will
protect us from Satan as well.

Listen to God: Read Mark 1:29-34
With human beings, authority always has its limitations. However, with God, that is not the
case. These verses provide a good picture of Jesus exercising His authority over sickness
and disease. He needed no medicine and the healing was instantaneous. It’s interesting to
see how many people gathered once word spread of the healings. Lead your family in a
discussion about the faith that was demonstrated as people witnessed the authority of
Jesus over sickness and disease.
Talk to God
Since Christ has ultimate authority over our lives, we should have no
problems or reservations submitting to Him. This includes submitting our
finances and time to Him. Spend some time in prayer asking the Lord to help
your family submit to His authority in every area of your lives. Also, thank Him
for the resources and abilities He provides for you daily.
Walk With God
Option 1: Read Exodus 20 to your family. Gather markers, brown paper bags, and a poster
board. Crumple the paper bags, cut them apart, and glue them onto the poster board. As a
family, write each commandment on the poster. Talk with your child about God’s authority.
Explain to your child that God has ultimate wisdom and He knows best. Place the poster in a
common place so your family can be reminded of God’s authority.
Option 2: Play a game of “Simon Says,” or “Mother May I” together. Allow each member of
the family to have a turn as the authority figure in the game. Follow up with a discussion
about people who have authority over us on a daily basis (parents, teachers, bosses,
policemen, etc.). Then discuss the limitations of that authority. (Example: A teacher can
dictate how time is spent in the classroom, but not on a vacation your family takes). End the
discussion by reminding your family that God has limitless authority over our lives. There is
no boundary for Him.