Family Campout Devotions
We are going to be focusing on John 1:14 this weekend. We will discuss this in our extensive group campfire sessions and provide ways for you to spark conversations in your tents together as a family.
John 1:14 ESV
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
Our Theme song for the weekend, from Seeds worship.
Friday Night Tent Time
Listen to the theme song together.
You will be looking at Athanasius, a Christian leader who fought for the truth of the gospel and two stories from his life. Parents: for more about Athanasius and why he was important, click here
Read the story about Athanasius and talk about the questions below.
Questions to talk about together:
What did you think about Athanasius’ courage?
What was one time you had to be courageous?
Why does it take courage to stand up for what is right and true?
How does God give us courage?
Saturday Night Tent Time
Listen to the theme song together. Sing along.
Read the story about Athanasius and talk about the questions below.
Questions to talk about together:
What did you learn from Anthanasius's story?
Do you think Athanasius was afraid when he was accused?
Does it help that he knew he hadn’t done anything wrong?
Have you been accused of something you did not do? How did you prove it?
Why is standing up for the truth important?
Sunday Morning Tent Time
Watch and sing the theme song together.
Discuss these questions together about John 1:14
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
Why is the word “Word” capitalized in this verse?
When it says that the “Word” became flesh, what does that mean?
The Greek verb used here literally means “to dwell in a tent” and likely alludes to the OT tabernacle as God’s dwelling among His people. Through His Son, God is taking up a post among His people just as He had done for ancient Israel.
Let’s talk about Jesus coming to earth to “dwell in a tent”! We spent two nights living in a tent. How would you like to live in a tent ALL THE TIME? What are tents used for, temporary or long-term shelter? What does that tell us about Jesus coming to earth? Where was his long-term residence? Paul also described our bodies and “tents”; what does that tell us about our long-term residence?
How does a person trade a tent for a mansion in heaven?