GOD WANTS US TO SHOW HIS LOVE
memory verse for this unit
“Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God” (1 John 4:7, NIV*).
objectives of this unit
This unit will help the children:• Learn that God wants us to love others.
the reason we teach this unit
The children will learn that God wants them to love their friends. They will study why it is important to show love to Jesus.
They will know that when we tell others about Jesus, we also show them the love of God. They will understand that helping the needy is a way of showing love.
“Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God. Everyone who loves is born of God, and knows God” (1 John 4:7). Love for others comes from God. It is because of the love we receive from God that we can love our fellow human beings.
This kind of love does not refer to an emotional response, but to a constant and selfless love that seeks the wellbeing of others.
In the next four lessons, preschoolers will explore Bible stories that show God’s love in action. They will hear about four friends who showed their love for their sick friend by taking him to Jesus. They will also know the story of two sisters who showed their love for Jesus in different ways.
They will begin to understand that love is more than words; it is when we dedicate time to listen to God, to obey him and to announce the message of salvation, just as Philip did. Finally, they will discover through Tabitha and Peter that showing the love of God means helping those in need.
Remember that your lessons must go hand in hand with your actions. If you express love to your children and care about them, they will have a clearer concept of love.