God Provided Manna
God provided water and manna for His people’s physical hunger. Later, He provided His Son, Jesus, for our spiritual hunger. Jesus said, “I am the bread of life” (John 6:35). The Israelites needed bread to live for a little while, but whoever has Jesus will live forever.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Here are a few ways to continue the learning at home.
Discussion Questions:
• Why do you think God required His people to collect only what they needed for each day?
• Why was it sin for the Israelites to complain?
• Is it sin for us to complain? Why
Family Prayer:
Mornings
Praise God for His faithfulness. God will always keep His promises. He cannot lie, so we know He will always do what He said He would do. How does God’s faithfulness help your faith to grow?
Evenings
Thank God for sending Jesus as the answer to His greatest promise. God has kept His first and greatest promise. How does this help you to trust Him more?
Family Activities:
For Fun...
1. Bake bread with your family. Purchase a selection of breads from different cultures, such as tortillas, pita, focaccia, naan, or mantou. Discuss the role of bread as a staple in most diets around the world and how that relates to Jesus’ role in our “spiritual diet.”
2. Make a list of things you need to live (e.g. food, shelter, clothing) and then make a list of blessings God has provided above your needs (e.g. ice cream, extra blankets, two coats or pairs of shoes, a vehicle). Assign a different family member to read each of the following verses: Psalm 81:10; Malachi 3:10; Philippians 4:19. Discuss how the whole Bible points to God’s provision for us. We can give thanks because God provides for our needs.
To Serve...
1. As a family, shop for supplies to put into a care kit for those in need. Include items like toothpaste, socks, lip balm, lotion, sanitizer, and bottled water. Place the items in a large ziplock bag with a note to share God’s love. Keep the bag in your car and be ready to give it away the next time you see someone in need.
Supplies: large ziplock bag, care kit items