Jonah: Pursued by Grace
Kids and Family Resources
WEEK 1
God Calls, We Run — God Pursues
What We Learned This Week
This week in Sunday School, your child learned about Jonah being called by God, running away, and discovering that God’s love and presence are never far away. This story helps children learn that obedience matters, but so does God’s mercy.
Activity for the Week
Choose one small way as a family to practice listening to God:
- Pray together before making a decision
- Help someone without being asked
- Speak kindly when it would be easier not to
Remind your child: God doesn’t just care about what we do — He cares about our hearts.
Big Idea for the Week:
God calls us to follow Him, even when it feels hard — and He never stops loving us when we run away.
Talk about it (family conversation)
- What was Jonah asked to do?
- Why do you think Jonah ran away?
- Has there ever been something you didn’t want to do, even though it was the right thing?
- How do we know God still loved Jonah?
Parent Encouragement
Pray Over Your Child (for the week)
Lord, thank you for loving my child with a love that never lets go. Help them to hear your voice, trust you, and follow you even when it feels difficult. When they make mistakes, remind them that you are near and that your mercy is always greater. Shape their heart to love what you love. Amen.
Prayer to Pray With Your Child
God, thank you for loving me. Thank you that I can’t run away from you. Help me listen to you and trust you. When I’m scared or don’t want to obey,
remind me that you are good. Amen.
WEEK 2
Grace in the Depths: God Pursues the Runaway
What We Learned This Week
This week, our kids learned that God doesn’t give up on us—even when we run away from Him. Jonah prayed to God from inside the fish, and God heard him. This shows us that no place is too deep, too dark, or too messy for God’s grace. God meets us when we mess up and gives us a chance to turn back to Him.
Activity for the Week
The Prayer Pause
Set aside a quiet moment one day this week and invite your child to say a short prayer—out loud or silently—about something they’re worried about or something they wish they had done differently. Remind them that God listens anytime we pray, just like He listened to Jonah.
Live It Out
When you mess up this week, remember: you don’t have to hide from God. You can talk to Him, say you’re sorry, and trust that He still loves you.
Big Idea for the Week:
God’s grace reaches us wherever we are.
Talk about it (family conversation)
- Why do you think Jonah prayed to God even though he had disobeyed Him?
- Have you ever felt far away from God? What helped you come back?
- What does this story teach us about how God feels about people who make mistakes?
Parent Encouragement
Jonah’s prayer reminds us that repentance isn’t about fear—it’s about trust. God’s grace meets us in our lowest moments and restores us so that we can be part of His work in the world. Thank you for helping your child learn that God’s love never runs out.
We’re grateful to partner with you in discipling your child!