Welcome to the Summer Edition of Parent-Driven Discussions! Summer brings longer days, lighter schedules, and the perfect opportunity to slow down and invest in your family’s spiritual growth. This special Summer Edition of Parent-Driven Discussions offers six weekly conversation guides rooted in Scripture and designed to help you discuss your faith in meaningful ways. Whether you’re around the dinner table, in the car, or sitting on a beach, these short Bible-based family discussions will help you plant Gospel-seeds that last all year long.
Week Five: God’s Word Grows in Us
Bible Focus
Psalm 1:2-3 “But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers.”
Just like many of you, our family has enjoyed some hikes and bike rides in the woods this summer. It’s been a lot of fun. The tricky part is that it’s been super hot, like open the oven door to check the pizza hot, but being under the trees usually makes it bearable. Even with the slight discomfort and irritability that the heat can bring, it’s wonderful to be outside in nature. The entire experience, along with the sights and sounds that it brings, reminds us that God is loving and good.
Psalm 1 paints a beautiful picture taken from nature: a person who loves God’s Word is like a tree planted by streams of water. Just like a tree needs water to remain healthy, followers of Jesus need God’s Word to grow spiritually. God’s Word is life-giving for followers of Jesus. We teach our kids how important the Bible is by reading it, meditating on it, and talking about it throughout the ordinary moments of our lives. This summer, let’s help our families stay planted by reading God’s Word and experiencing the joy that it brings!
Printable Coloring Page
Print this week’s coloring page: ‘He is like a tree planted by streams of water’ — a great way to reflect on Psalm 1 while your kids color!
Discussion Questions:
What does it mean to find delight in something?
What do you think it means to delight in the law of the Lord?
Can you think of a time when reading the Bible with your family made a difference in your day?
How can we, as a family, stay rooted in God’s Word this summer?
Family Prayer
Dear God, thank you for Your Word. Help us to love it, think about it, and grow strong like trees planted by water. Help us to be more like Jesus every day. Amen.
Additional Discipleship Resources
5 Bible Verses to Show Our Kids the Importance of Forgiveness
Everyday Ways to Point Your Kids to Jesus
How to Help Your Kids Experience Heart Change from the Inside Out
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