The Secret Place

Learning Outcomes

Kids will learn to worship, talk, listen, and rest in God during private moments to draw closer to Him.

Key Word

When you look for me with all your heart, you will find me. – Jeremiah 29:13 (NIRV)

Part 1

Key Point: God wants to spend time with me in the Secret Place

Key Scripture:

I’m asking the Lord for only one thing. Here is what I want. I want to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life. I want to look at the beauty of the Lord. I want to worship him in his temple.
Psalm 27:4 (NIRV)

Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of this lesson children will:

  • Know what the Secret Place is and how often they should spend time there.
  • Learn how to practice spending time with God in the Secret Place in their daily lives.
  • Understand the purpose of spending time with God in the Secret Place.

Part 3

Key Point: God wants me to listen for His voice in the Secret Place.

Key Scripture:

My sheep listen to my voice. I know them, and they follow me.
John 10:27 (NIRV)

Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of this lesson children will:

  • Understand that a conversation with God involves talking and listening to Him.
  • Learn how to practice hearing God in the Secret Place.
  • Know the various ways God speaks to us as individuals.

Part 2

Key Point: The Secret Place is where I can talk to God about anything.

Key Scripture:

When you pray, go into your room. Close the door and pray to your Father, who can’t be seen. Your Father will reward you, because he sees what you do secretly.
Matthew 6:6 (NIRV)

Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of this lesson children will:

  • Know they can talk to God about anything.
  • Learn that prayer looks different in the Secret Place.
  • Understand the value of a private prayer life.

Part 4

Key Point: The Secret Place is where I rest in God

Key Scripture:

Come to me, all you who are tired and are carrying heavy loads. I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:28 (NIRV)

Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of this lesson children will:

  • Understand what it means to rest in God.
  • Learn how to practice resting in God in their daily lives.
  • Know that resting in God is essential for the life of a believer.

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