Leader Guide
Prayer
- Bibles or the Superbook Bible App
Assign two sixth graders or other children who can read well to look up and read aloud one Bible passage each: Hebrews 14:14–15 and Hebrews 4:16.
Who can say today’s SuperTruth from memory? “I will learn to be humble at all times.”
An important time to be humble before God is in prayer. Have two sixth graders read Hebrews 4:14–15 and Hebrews 4:16:
14 So then, since we have a great High Priest who has entered heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we believe. 15 This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for He faced all of the same testings we do, yet He did not sin.
16 So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive His mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.
Wait a minute; I just said it was important to be humble when we pray. Yet what did that passage say? I would like the reader to please read verse 16 again.
16 So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive His mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.
How should we come to God’s throne for help? Boldly.
So what is the correct answer; do we come humbly or boldly?
The answer is both! The Bible tells us to come boldly! However, our boldness is not because of who we are or what we did; our boldness comes from who Jesus is—and what He did! He is our High Priest! When we humbly surrender our lives to Jesus, He invites us to boldly approach God’s throne. We do this in Jesus’ name—not our own! He created a new and living way for us to come to God. Jesus paid the price for our sins by shedding His blood on the cross. That is why we pray in Jesus’ name. He has made us totally clean so we can enter the throne room of God, who is perfect and holy!
Today in our prayer time, let’s bow our heads and humble ourselves before God. Let’s ask Jesus to forgive our sins and cleanse us so we can enter God’s throne room boldly. If you have never asked Jesus to be your Savior and Lord of your life, you can certainly do it right now. He is listening and His arms are open wide to welcome you into His kingdom!
Wait a few moments to allow children to sit in God’s presence, then quietly continue. We have humbled our hearts before the Lord. What do you need God’s help with today? It can be for you or someone you know. Let’s bring our requests to God with confidence and boldness—in Jesus’ name! Allow children time to pray, then close in prayer.
Dear God, we come boldly to Your throne by humbling ourselves before You. Thank You, Jesus, for paying the price for our sins and dying on the cross. We praise You for washing us clean. Thank You for rising from the grave and giving us new life! Father, You invite us into Your presence because of Jesus’ righteousness, not our own. Help us learn to be humble at all times! Thank You for hearing and answering our prayers today! In the precious name of Jesus we pray, Amen.