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REAL LOVE WEEK 2: I CAN SHOW GOD’S LOVE BY BEING KIND

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“We are always teaching our kids that we need to love God and love one another, but often times neglect to give them tangible ways to do so. In this series, we are going to examine a few of Jesus’ teachings in depth and discover practical ways we can demonstrate our love for God, family, friends, and enemies, too! Our hope is that by the end of this series, every family will be able to say, because God loves everyone, I can show God’s love by being kind, I can show God’s love even when it’s hard, and that ultimately, love is the best choice!”

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February 13: “I can show God’s love by being kind”

Bible Story: The Good Samaritan: Luke 10:31-37

Memory Verse: “Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.” 1 John 4:11

Theme Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rm-lk7_lHIc

Coloring Page: https://www.steviedoodles.com/free-coloring-pages/6-free-be-kind-printable-coloring-pages?rq=be+kind&epik=dj0yJnU9d19sUU5laGpJci1JOUEydEdtYW5JUjVSXzFzVkJKcVomcD0wJm49dWxvekFqSW1VWU44ZzNZUmVwVVJNQSZ0PUFBQUFBR0FZUWZ3

Craft: https://www.gluedtomycraftsblog.com/2013/09/mail-a-hug-deployment-craft.html?epik=dj0yJnU9YWZTaXBtN3VyYjA0OUxSdXhfbzI1ZkctemxRTFpLQ04mcD0wJm49RFdWSTJJdFFNNEFDOHZYaE42cjJ5dyZ0PUFBQUFBR0FZTlIw

Experience this lesson through family worship: 

Read John 13:35 “We did nothing to deserve God’s love, but God loves us anyways. In the same way, we should love others no matter who they are, and show kindness without expecting anything in return. And when we do, everyone will know we are followers of God!”

Activity: Domino Effect

Line up a tin of dominoes and share a story about a time when someone was kind to you and how that made you want to be kind to others.

Sharing God's love is like a domino effect: by showing someone God's love through kindness, we inspire them to do the same. And they inspire other people. And so on and so forth. (Conclude by gently knocking over one domino to demonstrate the effect).

Additional Discussion Questions:

  1. Why did the lawyer ask Jesus a question?

  2. Who was the "neighbor" in today's Bible story?

  3. How did the Samaritan show kindness?

  4. Read John 13:35…. How will other people know you are a follower of Jesus?

  5. Describe a time when someone was kind to you.

  6. What are some ways you can show God's love through kindness to your friends and family?

  7. What are some ways you can show God's love through kindness to people you don't know?