Read Matthew 13:13-16
13 Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand.
14 And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and shall not perceive:
15 For this people’s heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.
16 But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear.
Activity
Cover your child’s ears as you say, quietly, “It is important to listen to and obey Christ’s teachings.” Ask them what they heard. Then, blindfold your child. Stand somewhere across the room tell them to walk to you, as you repeat the phrase, “Follow the example of Jesus Christ.” Repeat both activities without covering their ears or blind folding them, respectively. Ask if it is easier to follow the word of God when we use our eyes and ears?
Discuss
The scriptures we read at the beginning of this lesson said that to understand the words of Christ, we need to use our eyes, ears, AND our hearts. How can we use these things to receive the word of God in our everyday life?
Watch
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