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Arlo and the Great Big Cover-Up
Betsy Childs Howard
Children Ages 4-7
What do you do when you disobey? Can you just hide your sin before anyone finds out? Or is something different than hiding needed? That is exactly what Arlo learns in this book.
Question 1 - What did Arlo do that he wasn’t supposed to? Have you ever done things you weren’t supposed to? What do we call those bad things?
Discussion Guide - Discuss how Arlo got off his bed and drew a picture on the wall. Allow your child to talk about one or two wrong things they have done. Then share one or two wrong things you have done. Discuss how these bad things are called sin. Sin is missing the mark, not doing the right thing.
Question 2 - What did Arlo try to do when he realized his mom would not be happy with the face on the wall? Have you ever tried to do something similar?
Discussion Guide - Discuss how Arlo tried to cover up his mistake, but it didn’t work. Allow your child to share about a time he or she tried to cover up their sin. Then share an example with them from your life.
Question 3 - What was the only solution to Arlo’s problem?
Discussion Guide - Discuss how the only solution was for Arlo to confess to his mom that he had colored on the wall and ask for her forgiveness. Read 1 John 1:7-9 together and discuss how God forgives us of our sin when we confess because of what Jesus has done for us.
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