Key Ideas
Faith Fact
I will help others.
Faith Verse
Romans 12:2 (NLT)
Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.
Question of the Day: How should we help others?
Read about It
Read: Isaiah 58:6–10
Have you ever given away something that was important to you? It can be hard to make sacrifices to help others. Isaiah was writing these verses about seven hundred years before Jesus’ birth. Isaiah encouraged the people living in Israel to show their love and devotion to God by helping those in need. Everything he was telling them to do would involve some kind of sacrifice for them, but Isaiah was telling them to do it for God.
Following Jesus means we put the needs of others before ourself. It can be difficult to make sacrifices to help others, but we know that God will always take care of us. Isaiah listed ways we can help others, but that is just the beginning. There are so many ways that God can use us to help others in need.
Talk about It
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Question 1. What are some of the things Isaiah said for the people to do? Answer 1. Free those who were in prison for the wrong reason, make the work easier for those who worked for them, share their food with the hungry, etc. (Isaiah 58:6–7)
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Question 2. How did Isaiah say God would answer when those who helped others called on Him? Answer 2. “Then when you call, the Lord will answer. ‘Yes, I am here,’ he will quickly reply.” (Isaiah 58:9)
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Question 3. Have you ever given up something to help others? Answer 3. Answers will vary.
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| Question 4. Why do you think we should help others?
Answer 4. Answers will vary.
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| Question 5. How can you help someone this week?
Answer 5. Answers will vary. |
Pray about It
Dear Jesus, help us to put the needs of others above our own needs and wants. Amen.