Pretty quiet day today. Maddie was doing Stardew Valley for a good party of the day, and even tonight we were doing some video games - Maddie and I were playing "The Lone Ranger" some more, and again, this is just a fun game. We were making up our own games within the game itself, which usually means hide-and-seek and things like that.
So we're moving forward with a Star Wars series again, the fourth one, at KidPak. It starts in August and goes probably into October a bit. We'll be building a Tatooine set on the stage, likely, and so now we're sort of thinking of ideas for new costumes and new messages. We'll probably use a lot of the same material from before, as it was pretty successful. We have some great old messages, and Josh made some fantastic videos for that as well. But we hadn't done something for "The Mandalorian" yet, and so we had some ideas. For a time, we thought about a new title for our series, and Camille even made this fantastic graphic.
But ultimately, we're good with the same title as we did before. Still, this graphic is so good we'll be putting it on a t-shirt hopefully. The last "Star Wars" theme shirt we made sold a whole lot and was really, really popular - so we'll see! Meanwhile, here's the new message we were working on, one based on that Mandalorian series.
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“This is the Way”
This is the Way. Throughout the Star Wars series, “The Mandalorian,” this one phrase is repeated time and again. These words are a reminder to each Mandalorian how they are to live their lives. It’s a code of honor, something held very sacred. But who are the Mandalorians? They are somewhat like the knights of old, a noble group of warriors who live by that code of honor, always wearing their sacred beskar armor as they go forth in life.
Din Jjarin and his newfound friend Grogu are Mandalorians now, although they were once known as foundlings with no family to speak of. But as we see in this series, they are indeed adopted into a very special family. Their story is filled with challenges and adventure, but it is also one that shows the importance of following the Way.
Some of this might sound familiar if you read your Bibles. Some time ago, Jesus told us that He himself was the Way, the Truth and the Life. As Christians, we follow Him and the code of love that he set up for us to live by. Like the Mandalorians, we are set aside for a higher purpose. Our footsteps are ordered of the Lord, and we listen for His voice to tell us, “This is the way, walk in it.”
And also like the Mandalorians, we put on our Full Armor of God. We should never take off our helmet of salvation, and the rest of the armor is equally important. It may take a few moments to put on all that armor, but each day we need to prepare ourselves, reading, praying, and getting ready to follow the Way.
So are you ready for adventure? God has adopted us as a part of His family, and He wants to add many more. You have something they want: a message of His love for everyone on this planet. God doesn’t want anyone to perish, so put on that full armor and get ready for action. This is the way!
“This is the Way”
“Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’” John 14:6 NIRV
“It is true that I worship the God of our people. I am a follower of the Way of Jesus. Those bringing charges against me call it a cult. I believe everything that is in keeping with the Law. I believe everything that is in keeping with what is written in the Prophets.” Acts 24:14 NIRV
“Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, ‘This is the way; walk in it.’” Isaiah 30:21 NIV
“Finally, let the Lord make you strong. Depend on his mighty power. Put on all of God’s armor. Then you can remain strong against the devil’s evil plans. Our fight is not against human beings. It is against the rulers, the authorities and the powers of this dark world. It is against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly world. So put on all of God’s armor. Evil days will come. But you will be able to stand up to anything. And after you have done everything you can, you will still be standing. So remain strong in the faith. Put the belt of truth around your waist. Put the armor of godliness on your chest. Wear on your feet what will prepare you to tell the good news of peace. Also, pick up the shield of faith. With it you can put out all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Put on the helmet of salvation. And take the sword of the Holy Spirit. The sword is God’s word.
At all times, pray by the power of the Spirit. Pray all kinds of prayers. Be watchful, so that you can pray. Always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.”
Ephesians 6:10-18 NIRV
1. This is the _________. In the Star Wars galaxies, the Mandalorians are a people that are set apart from others, following a sacred code and reminding each another, “This is the way.” We’re not too different from these noble warriors. We too and set apart, but for a much higher calling. We follow the Way – His name is Jesus, and his code is love. He’s called us and set us apart to show others the Way, the Truth, and the Light.
“Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’” John 14:6 NIRV
a. end b. way c. ugnaught
2. Put on your full ______________. A Mandalorian’s armor is everything, and some are told to never remove their helmet. Our armor is mighty, which is why our Bibles tell us we should put it on each day – the helmet of salvation, the breastplate of righteousness, and more.
“Put on all of God’s armor. Then you can remain strong against the devil’s evil plans.” Ephesians 6:11 NIRV
a. weaponry b. armor c. moon
3. We’re all _____________. At first they are lost, but Din Djarin and Grogu are both adopted into a new family. It’s a pretty cool one, too! But we’re adopted also! God Himself wanted to adopt us into His family too, because of what Jesus has done, and there’s no greater family. This is the way!
“So He decided long ago to adopt us. He adopted us as His children with all the rights children have. He did it because of what Jesus Christ has done. It pleased God to do it.” Ephesians 1:5 NIRV
a. foundlings b. armorers c. bounty hunters
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It was a decent day today - summer is moving along one day at a time here, and of course there's a lot still to come. We closed out the day with reading, and with prayers of course. Getting a good night's rest now, because things are about to get busy!
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