Family Day 7: Spirit-sourced transformation
Today's Scripture
"... And the Lord - who is the Spirit - makes us more and more like Him as we are changed into His glorious image." -2 Corinthians 3:18 (NLT)
Additional Scripture
Acts 3:1-10
Supplies
- A variety of coins
- Aluminum foil
- Markers
- Paper
- Optional: magnifying glass
Reflect on the Word
Spread out the coins on a table and examine them together. Use the magnifying glass if you have one. Talk about the differences you see. Now invite family members to lay a piece of aluminum foil flat on top of a coin. Using the long edge of the marker like a rolling pin, rub across the foil over the coin, creating an impression on the foil. Do this with other coins as interest allows.
How was the aluminum foil changed? God is like the coin, and we are like the foil. Talk about how the foil now reflects the image of the coin.
Read today's verse, 2 Cor. 3:18. The Holy Spirit has the power to transform us. The story of Peter provides a powerful example. When Peter was baptized with the Holy Spirit, he was transformed from a fearful, stubborn denier of Jesus into a bold, courageous preacher who performed miracles in Jesus' name (see Acts 2). Then he was able to transform others, with God's help.
Read Acts 3:1-10 together to learn how he helped transform someone.
Digital resource
LifeKids: After reading the story in Acts 3:1-10, watch it here!
Reflect, pray + bless
- Reflect: The Holy Spirit has the power to transform me to make me more like Jesus.
- Pray: Invite each family member to draw a picture of themselves. Write a word or words around the picture in response to this question: "In what ways do you want the Holy Spirit to transform you to reflect the image of Jesus?" Pray for these things
- Bless: "[Child's name], may you invite the Holy Spirit to continue to shape you into the image of Jesus, bringing the light and hope of His love to all you encounter."