Look Up This Verse
Which “fruits of the spirit” can we see in our family?
Pray About It
Thank God for the “fruits of the spirit” in our lives, and ask that we show more of them each day.
Family Activity
As a family, make a fruit salad! Use one real fruit for each “fruit of the spirit” (for example, maybe strawberries represent love, oranges represent joy, etc.). See who can name all of the “fruits” from memory!
Devotion 4: Who Are You?
Read Together
Discussion Questions
The name “Onesimus” means “useful.” This story doesn’t give us all the details, but how do you think Onesimus could have been useful to Paul?
Identity means “who you are.” Onesimus probably thought he was just a slave, but Paul calls him a “son” and later a “brother.”
- What is your identity? Son? Daughter? Sister? Father?
- Can it be more than one thing?
- Who do you think God says you are?
Look Up This Verse
Help each other memorize this verse this week! Quiz each other, say it together, or make it fun!
Pray About It
Pray together as a family, thanking God for loving us and showing us how precious we are to God.
Family Activity
The name “Onesimus” means “useful,” but what does your name mean?
Use a baby name book or Internet resources to discover the meaning of each family member’s name. Parents, share the reasons why you chose your children’s names.
Building Faith That Lasts
Stories and experiences bring us together as a family while God grows the Word in our hearts. They leave an impression that lasts, and these lessons will carry us through life’s challenges. They also reinforce a strong foundation of faith that is built upon as we begin to look a little more like Christ.
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