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Children's Activity
Object:
Teachers or Parents: Both lessons today talk about the
evidence and reality of God as shown secondarily in the actions
and behavior of God's people. The Holy Spirit is called "wind" in
the original language (or "breath"). Like wind (or breath), one
cannot see God -- only the effects of God.
Our dealing with the "Third Person" of the Trinity -- the Holy Spirit -- can fall into one of two extremes: overlooked or overemphasized. In mainline denominations, where control and order are important, the apparent chaos of the Holy Spirit doesn't make sense. In Pentecostal or charismatic denominations, one might get the impression that the Holy Spirit is the only attribute of the Triune God.
Talk about the evidence of God in the people of your children's lives. Who is telling them in words or actions about the reality of God and evidence of the Holy Spirit's work? This might be a time to read a condensed biography of a great woman or man of faith. Check your church library. Talk about the evidence of the Holy Spirit because of this person's life and the difference this particular saint made in the world.
Our dealing with the "Third Person" of the Trinity -- the Holy Spirit -- can fall into one of two extremes: overlooked or overemphasized. In mainline denominations, where control and order are important, the apparent chaos of the Holy Spirit doesn't make sense. In Pentecostal or charismatic denominations, one might get the impression that the Holy Spirit is the only attribute of the Triune God.
Talk about the evidence of God in the people of your children's lives. Who is telling them in words or actions about the reality of God and evidence of the Holy Spirit's work? This might be a time to read a condensed biography of a great woman or man of faith. Check your church library. Talk about the evidence of the Holy Spirit because of this person's life and the difference this particular saint made in the world.
