CHILD-FRIENDLY KNOW THE SOURCE!

Memory Verse “Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God.” 1 John 4:1

 

Have you ever heard someone say something about God and wondered if it was really true? Sometimes, people say things that sound good, but they might not come from God. That’s why it’s important to know the source—to check if what you hear is really from God or just someone’s idea.

In the Bible, the tribe of Dan didn’t listen to God’s instructions. Instead, they followed a priest who wasn’t doing what God wanted. They ended up making mistakes because they didn’t check if the message was truly from God.

What Can We Learn?

- Don’t believe everything you hear—always check if it matches what the Bible says.

- Ask God for wisdom to know what is true and what is not.

- Test every message by comparing it with God’s Word.

- God wants us to listen to Him first, not just to people.

This verse reminds us to always check if something is really from God.

REFLECTION QUESTIONS

1. Have you ever heard something about God that didn’t sound right? What did you do?

2. Why is it important to check if a message is really from God?

3. How can you use the Bible to help you know what is true?

4. Who can you ask for help if you’re not sure about something you hear?

PRAYER: Dear God, please help me to know what is true and what is not. Give me wisdom to listen to Your voice and follow Your Word. Help me to always check the source before I believe anything about You. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Shalom

EXTENDED READING: Judges 18:1–31

 

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