FunFaith™ Moments for Families

Kitchen Theology

Use this fun activity to help your family explore the importance of spiritual growth.

 

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-3

Equipment: A jar of baby food (any flavor), a bowl of soup, a sandwich, a glass of milk for each family member, and a Bible.

 

Before You Begin

Imagine what life would be like if no one ever grew up: Diapers everywhere. Formula stains all over the world. An entire population of whining, crying, self-centered people who need someone to care for them or else they'll die! In 1 Peter 2:2-3, the apostle tells us to long for the pure and simple teaching of God in the same way that a baby longs for milk. In plain, direct speech, Peter encourages us to use that teaching to grow up in our faith. Use this FunFaith moment to help your family understand the important of an ever-maturing faith in God.

The FunFaith Moment

Conduct a family taste test using the baby food, soup, and sandwich. When everyone has tasted the foods, let each person tell which food they liked best and why.

Discovery

Read 1 Peter 2:2-3 and discuss these questions:

• What would you think of an adult who ate only baby food? Or parents who fed their baby pizza and cola?

• Can we live or grow if we ignore eating? How would we feel if we did this?

• What happens to our faith when we ignore God, or prayer, or reading the Bible?

• How can we help each other grow strong in faith?

Prayer

Give a glass of milk to each family member. Explain that just as milk helps our bodies grow, God's Word helps our faith grow. Have everyone say this prayer in unison as your "toast" with the milk: "Lord, may this milk we drink now be a symbol of our desire to drink the 'milk' of your Word. Help us continually grow stronger in faith. We pray in Jesus' name, amen."

--Mike & Amy Nappa

Note: This FunFaith moment is adapted from 52 Fun Family Devotions by Mike and Amy Nappa copyright © 1994 Augsburg Books. Reproduced by special permission of Augsburg Fortress Publishers. No further reproduction permitted without the written consent of Augsburg Fortress.

52 Fun Family Devotions by Mike & Amy Nappa (Augsburg Books)