What We Are Learning In Babies :: February Week 3

We’re Learning… God is powerful.
Bible Story: Jesus Calms the Storm ● Matthew 8:23–27

As a family, read “Jesus Calms the Storm” in Matthew 8:23-27 from a children’s Bible. (CLICK HERE for children’s Bible recommendations.) 

After reading the Bible story, complete the activity together:

Song Activity: 

Activity Supplies: None

• Say, “Let’s sing a song to help us remember Jesus is God’s Son, and God is powerful. We can trust Him!”

• Lead your toddler in singing the song below to the tune of “The Farmer In the Dell.”
  
  There was a scary storm.
  There was a scary storm.
  The disciples were afraid of it, but Jesus stopped the storm.
  
  Jesus stopped the storm.
  Jesus stopped the storm.
  The wind and waves were very calm,
  when Jesus stopped the storm.
  
  We can trust in God.
  We can trust in God.
  God is powerful, and we can trust in Him.

• Continue the activity for as long as your toddler is interested.

• After the activity, say, “Great job! Who is powerful?” and encourage your toddler to say, “God is powerful!” 

• Then lead your toddler in prayer:
  “Dear God, thank You for loving us! We know You are powerful and strong. Please help us always remember we can trust You because You are more powerful than anything. We love You. In Jesus’ name, amen.”

📚ADD TO YOUR LIBRARY 📚

In addition to reading stories from the Bible each Sunday, we also read a book together that reinforces what we’re learning. This month, we’re reading “The Storm that Stopped.” If you’re looking for a faith-based book to add to your child’s library at home, you can learn more about this month’s book HERE!