The Lord's Prayer
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Honey Bear helps his little friends apply the scriptures to their daily activities and prayers. On board pages. The Lord's Prayer features the verses Matthew 6: 9-13. Honey Bear helps his little friends apply the Scriptures to their daily activities and prayers. The other titles in the series are The 23rd Psalm, First Corinthians, and The Beatitudes.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
0-2
Length
8 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think the prayer is asking for when it says 'Give us this day our daily bread'?
How do you feel when you read the line 'forgive us our trespasses'? What does forgiveness mean to you?
Why do you think it's important to 'lead us not into temptation'?
What does 'Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done' mean to you? How can we apply this to our daily lives?
How does this prayer make you feel about the idea of sharing and caring for others?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their feelings and thoughts without any right or wrong answers. Use each line of the prayer to discuss broader life lessons and values. Share your own interpretations and experiences related to the themes of the prayer to make the conversation more relatable and engaging. Highlight the importance of empathy, forgiveness, and kindness as discussed in the book. Ask your child to think of times when they can apply these lessons in their daily interactions at home or school.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Prayer
Explanation: The book illustrates the significance of prayer by presenting the lines of the Lord's Prayer with accompanying illustrations that showcase its depth and meaning.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by incorporating prayer into their daily routine, fostering a habit of reflection and gratitude.
Example Lesson: Forgiveness
Explanation: Through the line 'forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us,' the book teaches children about the importance of forgiveness.
Real-World Application: This lesson can be applied in a child’s everyday life by encouraging them to forgive others, helping them to build stronger and more positive relationships.
Example Lesson: Trust in a Higher Power
Explanation: The narrative conveys trust in a higher power through its calming and reassuring words, demonstrating a reliance on divine guidance.
Real-World Application: Children learn to trust in something greater than themselves, which can provide them with comfort and confidence during uncertain times.
Example Lesson: Resisting Temptation
Explanation: The plea 'lead us not into temptation' introduces children to the concept of resisting wrong or harmful actions.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children develop self-control and ethical decision-making by recognizing right from wrong in their daily interactions and choices.