To help young hearts grow for Christ it is helpful to connect things in the physical world to the spiritual. One method is through metaphor. Another method is through digging deeper in common children’s literature for spiritual lessons. Since, it is the time to plant I thought it would be nice to discuss planting seeds of hope. If you want a book to illustrate the concept, The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle is a wonderful choice. Please explain to your children that the final authority and first book one should seek is the Word of God.
Plant a Seed of Hope
Explain to your children that according to the Bible they are to spread the Word of God. (Matthew 28:19) As they tell others about Jesus they are planting seeds. The seeds we plant are of hope so others will come to a saving knowledge of Christ.
Through the book we follow the seed which is smaller than the rest. You can explain that even a tiny seed can grow into a mighty tree. (Matthew 13:30-32)
Activity: Make Seeds of Hope
Supplies:
Brown Construction Paper
Seed Packet
Marker
Terracotta Pot
Directions:
1. Cut out a seed shape from the brown construction paper. You will want the seed large enough to print verses or verse reference on but small enough to tuck into a seed packet.
2. Print verses or verse references on each seed which relate to salvation. Verses to consider are: Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, Romans 5:8, Romans 10:13, Romans 10: 9,10, Romans 3:20, John 1:2, John 3:16.
3. Gently open the seed packet leaving the read seeds intact. Place your seeds of hope inside the packet and close.
4. Place the seed packet in the terracotta pot. You may decorate the pot, add a card, tissue paper, etc to make it pretty.
5. Give to someone you have a burden to see come to Jesus