- List what the enemy wants for those who love Jesus in Psalm 143:3 --Trick or Treat?
- List what God does for those who love His son, Jesus in Psalm 103:2-5 & John 3:16 --Trick or Treat?
- What is God's plan for those living in darkness? Find the answers in Luke 1:79, Acts 26:18, Colossians 1:13-14, Ephesians 1:18-19
- What does the Bible say about sorcery, magic and wizardry? Acts 13:8-12
- 2 Chronicles 33:6 tells of a man who took part in evil magic, sorcery and talking to spirits of the dead (psychic readings, etc). How did this make God feel?
- Sorcery or witchcraft is listed among other deeds of the sinful nature in Galatians 5:19-21. What does verse 21 say will happen to those who practice such things? Does this seem like something God is serious about or okay with, then?
- Explain why mom and dad are not allowing you to watch Disney channel for the month of October (or anything else that has to do with halloween, sorcery, magic and wizardry)
- You might not be involved in sorcery, magic or wizardry so what's the big deal? When you let evil in through your eyes, ears or mind, you let evil into your heart which comes out in your attitude. In the movie Facing the Giants, Coach Taylor says..."Your attitude is like the aroma of your heart, if your attitude stinks, it means your heart's not right." Write Proverbs 4:23 and draw or paint a picture that represents this verse.
For the Parents***This can be a controversial topic for parents who follow Christ. In our family, we have chosen to dress up because it's fun and who doesn't love candy? For us this holiday is more about those things. It's a great time to talk about all the evil we see in the world, and how to live in the world but not love it. I think I've talked about this book on my blog before but if not, check it out. It's a story explaining where this holiday came from and how we turn something that the enemy meant for evil into something fun and happy and pleasing to God instead. This book is actually my favorite for this time of year. We read it as we're carving the pumpkins, which we'll do this Saturday at our house. This year I will take Miss M. out trick-or-treating, GC will be with her girlfriends walking around the neighborhood, and the boys will stay home and pass out candy but also a tract that tells the kids how much Jesus loves them and an invitation to our church. Here is one I found to print out! If I had the money, I'd pass out bibles. Wouldn't that be great?!
