Grandpa, Tell Me God's Story
Bible Readings
Take a few minutes to read the Bible verses listed and ask the Holy Spirit to lead you in how this verse applies to you this week.
1 I will praise you, my God and King, and always honor your name. 2 I will praise you each day and always honor your name. 3 You are wonderful, , and you deserve all praise, because you are much greater than anyone can understand. 4 Each generation will announce to the next your wonderful and powerful deeds. 5 I will keep thinking about your marvelous glory and your mighty miracles. 6 Everyone will talk about your fearsome deeds, and I will tell all nations how great you are. 7 They will celebrate and sing about your matchless mercy and your power to save. 8 You are merciful, ! You are kind and patient and always loving. 9 You are good to everyone, and you take care of all your creation. 10 All creation will thank you, and your loyal people will praise you. 11 They will tell about your marvelous kingdom and your power. 12 Then everyone will know about the mighty things you do and your glorious kingdom. 13 Your kingdom will never end, and you will rule forever. Our , you keep your word and do everything you say.
Psalm 145:1-13
Memory Verse
Psalm 145:4
4 Each generation will announce to the next your wonderful and powerful deeds.
When I was a young kid, I received a book from my grandpa. The book was spiral bound, and on the cover—in big red block letters—it said “Grandpa, Tell Me a Story.” Inside, my grandpa had written all kinds of stories about himself growing up. One told about where and when he was born. Another told about his school days—learning how to read and write. And yet another story was about the many jobs he’d had before finally becoming a teacher. I remember paging through the book, laughing at his silly tales and pondering the stories of his faith in God. When we visited my grandparents, I asked him about some of the wonderful stories he’d written in that book.
God commands grandpas and grandmas and moms and dads to tell their kids and all young people about the wonderful things God has done. “Each generation will announce to the next your wonderful and powerful deeds” (Psalm 145:4).
And God has done wonderful things. The people of Israel told amazing and true stories about God parting the Red Sea, providing manna and quail in the desert, and knocking down the walls of Jericho. We have our own stories about God’s faithfulness to us, his people: like when God heals someone who is sick or keeps someone safe on a trip or provides just what’s needed right when it’s needed. Just like my grandpa shared a book of memories with me, watch for stories of God’s faithfulness. Write them down if you’d like. Celebrate when you hear them. God is faithful, and we have the important job of telling our friends, family, and neighbours about how wonderful he truly is!
Prayer
Dear God, Thank you for the stories of your faithfulness told by the people around us. Help us, whether we are young or old, to share the good news of Jesus with those around us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.Related Resources
Josh Sweetman
Josh is the Director of Youth and Emerging Adults at Covenant Christian Reformed Church in Edmonton, Alberta. Josh has a deep passion for intergenerational ministry and equipping youth to be active in God's Kingdom. Josh and his wife Samantha have three young children. They live in Edmonton.