Who Was Timothy And Why Was He So Young?

Parent Explanation:

• Timothy grew up learning about God from his mom and grandma, who loved God very much. They taught him to love God too.

Questions to Ask:

• Who taught Timothy about God? (Answer: His mother and grandmother)

• Why is it important to learn about God when we are young? (Discuss the impact of early teaching)

Hand Motions:

• Heart Hands: Place hands over heart to show love from family.

• Turning Pages: Pretend to turn pages in a book to represent reading the Scriptures.

Activities:

• Family Tree Craft: Create simple family trees to identify who teaches us about God.

• Interactive Question: Who tells you about God in your family?

Parent Explanation:

• Paul was a great teacher who traveled telling others about Jesus. When he met Timothy, he saw that Timothy loved God too, so he asked Timothy to travel with him.

Questions to Ask:

• Who did Timothy meet that changed his life? (Answer: Paul)

• What did Timothy do with Paul? (Answer: Traveled and helped teach others about Jesus)

Hand Motions:

• Walking Together: Walk in place side by side, symbolizing traveling together.

• Speaking Gesture: Cup hands around mouth as if sharing a message.

Activities:

• Map Activity: Show a map and trace some of the places Paul and Timothy might have visited.

• Question: Who is someone you learn from?

Parent Explanation:

• Timothy helped Paul a lot, even doing important jobs like taking messages to different churches and helping them solve problems.

Questions to Ask:

• What kinds of jobs did Timothy do? (Answer: Delivered letters, taught, helped churches)

• Why was it sometimes hard for Timothy? (Discuss his youth and inexperience)

Hand Motions:

• Carrying Envelope: Pretend to carry and deliver an envelope.

• Thinking Cap: Tap head as if thinking hard about solving problems.

Activities:

• Letter Delivery Game: Set up a simple game where kids can deliver messages around a course.

• Question: What is a big job you have done?

Parent Explanation:

• Timothy became a good leader who taught many people how to be kind and love God. He had to be very brave and caring.

Questions to Ask:

• What did Timothy teach others? (Answer: About Jesus and how to live well)

• What makes a good leader? (Discuss qualities like bravery, wisdom, and kindness)

Hand Motions:

• Talking Hands: Move hands as if explaining something important.

• Heart Hands: Place hands over heart, then extend outwards to show sharing love.

Activities:

• Leader Badge Crafting: Make simple badges that say "Leader" and talk about qualities of a good leader.

• Question: Who is a leader you like?

Parent Explanation:

• Paul wrote special letters to Timothy, giving him advice and telling him to stay strong even when things were tough.

Questions to Ask:

• What was in the letters Paul wrote to Timothy? (Answer: Advice and encouragement)

• Why are letters from friends important? (Discuss how they can make us feel loved and helped)

Hand Motions:

• Writing Gesture: Pretend to write a letter.

• Hugging Self: Hug yourself to show feeling encouraged.

Activities:

• Creating Encouragement Cards: Let kids make cards that they can send to friends or family to encourage them, just like Paul’s letters encouraged Timothy.

• Favorite Part: What do you think was the best advice Paul gave Timothy?