God is Great and Good

Opening Scripture

Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised, and His greatness is unsearchable. — Psalm 145:3

Question 1: What does it mean that God is 'great'?

Leader note: This question helps kids think about God's power and size. Give them 2-3 minutes to share.

Expected answers: - God is really big - God is more powerful than anything - God can do anything - God made everything

If answers go off-topic: Gently redirect by saying, 'Those are good thoughts! Let's think specifically about how big and powerful God is. The sermon reminded us that God's greatness means nobody is stronger or wiser than Him.'

Question 2: What is one mighty work God did that we should tell others about?

Leader note: The sermon focused on the Exodus in the Old Testament and Jesus' death and resurrection as God's greatest work. Help kids connect these.

Expected answers: - God saved people from slavery in Egypt - God sent Jesus to save us from sin - Jesus died on the cross and came back to life - God made the world

If answers go off-topic: Affirm their thinking, then say, 'Yes, God does amazing things! The sermon especially talked about how God saved His people in the Bible — first from Egypt, and then by sending Jesus to save us from sin. That's the best story to tell!'

Question 3: The psalm says God is 'good to all.' What are some good things God gives us every day?

Leader note: This connects to 'common grace' — God's kindness to everyone. Let kids name concrete things. Expect 3-5 answers from the group.

Expected answers: - Food - Family - Sunshine - A place to live - Friends - Air to breathe

If answers go off-topic: Say, 'I love that you're thinking about God's gifts! Let's name things we see or use every single day — things God gives to everyone, even people who don't know Him yet.'

Activity: Draw and Share

Instructions for leader: Give each child paper and crayons. Ask them to draw one thing from Psalm 145 that makes them want to praise God. It could be: - God's greatness (maybe a picture of the whole earth or stars) - One of God's mighty works (the Red Sea parting, Jesus on the cross, etc.) - Something good God gives them (a meal, their family, a pet)

After 5 minutes, let each child show their picture and say one sentence about it.

Leader note: Affirm every drawing. Close by reading Psalm 145:21 aloud together: 'My mouth will speak the praise of the Lord, and let all flesh bless His holy name forever and ever.'

Closing Prayer Prompt

Pray together, thanking God for being great, for doing mighty works, and for being good to us every day. Invite kids to add their own short thank-yous out loud if they want to.