Generational: Speaking Blessing on Your Children

Commentary: Bishop concluded his series on Generational Blessing with a message on the importance of speaking blessings on children – ours and others in our life. 

Read Matthew 19:14

Commentary: Jesus admonished his disciples not to turn away the children

Discussion: 

1. Why is it important to introduce children to the gospel of Jesus Christ?

Read Proverbs 18:21, James 3:9-10, and Genesis 1:3

Commentary: Our words matter. 

Discussion:

1. What do these scriptures say about the power of our words?
2. What happens when we speak negative words to children?

Read Numbers 6:24-26

1. Why is it important to speak blessings to children?

Commentary: Even if we don’t have children of our own, we all have children present in our lives.

Discussion: Discuss how and when these examples might impact a child, and share an example of when you experienced this as a child and how it impacted you:

1. Simple acts of love, support, and kindness
2. An arm on the shoulder or an embrace in a time of disappointment
3. A pat on the back
4. A whisper in the ear giving instructions
5. Tucking in at bedtime
6. A kiss on the cheek
7. Encouraging Words
8. Words that affirm and approve
9. Words that commend and compliment
10. Words that speak love and affection
11. Words that invoke hope and self confidence
12. Words that answer pain and disappointment

UPCOMING EVENTS & REMINDERS:

First Steps - First three Sundays of each month (immediately following service in the chapel)

Kids Hallelujah Party - Sunday October 25th

Encounter - Friday & Saturday November 6th & 7th

Water Baptism- Sunday November 8th (Water Baptism Class will be on Thursday November 5th)

For more upcoming events check out the church calendar on citychurchnola.life

REPORT:

Please continue to report your in-person and virtual group meetings!

By using the same email address at which you would normally receive report reminders, you may update your group information and report your weekly meetings.

If you need help with reporting, then please contact your district pastor.

Have an amazing and Spirit-filled group!