Lesson: Luke 17:3 (Ages 6-8)

📖 Luke 17:3 – Ages 6-8

Explanation

In Luke 17:3, Jesus is teaching us an important lesson about how to treat others. He tells us to be careful with how we live, which means we should pay attention to how we act and treat people around us.

Imagine if your friend does something that makes you sad or upset. Instead of getting angry or ignoring them, Jesus wants us to talk to our friend kindly and tell them how we feel. This is like helping them see what they did wrong, so they can understand and try to do better next time.

And if your friend says sorry and tries to make things right, Jesus teaches us to forgive them. Forgiving means not staying mad at them but showing them love and kindness, just like God forgives us when we say sorry for our mistakes.

So, Jesus wants us to be kind, talk things out when there's a problem, and forgive others when they apologize. This way, we can show love and make our friendships stronger, just like how God loves us and wants us to love one another.

Kid's Story

Once upon a time, there was a friendly squirrel named Sammy who loved to share his acorns with his squirrel friends. One day, Sammy saw his friend, Benny, taking more acorns than he needed. Instead of speaking to Benny about it, Sammy kept quiet and felt upset.

But then Sammy remembered the Bible verse that says we should talk to our friends about their mistakes. So, he bravely approached Benny and told him how he felt. Benny realized his mistake and apologized. Sammy forgave him, and they hugged it out.

From that day on, Sammy and Benny’s friendship grew even stronger because they learned the importance of talking things out and forgiving each other. Just like Sammy and Benny, we should always be careful with how we live and be ready to forgive others when they say sorry.

Prayer Prompt

Dear God, thank you for teaching us to be careful with how we live. Help us to speak kindly to our brothers and sisters if they do wrong, and to forgive them when they say sorry. Amen.

Discussion Questions

1. Why do you think it's important to talk to someone if they do something wrong?
2. How do you feel when someone forgives you for making a mistake?
3. Can you think of a time when you forgave someone for something they did?
4. How can we show love and kindness to our brothers and sisters, even when they make mistakes?
5. What do you think Jesus wants us to learn from this verse about forgiveness and living in a loving way?

Life Application

In Luke 17:3, Jesus teaches us to be mindful of how we live and to address it when someone wrongs us. Children can apply this by talking to their sibling or friend if they are hurt by something they did. They can kindly express their feelings and forgive them if they say sorry. This helps build strong and loving relationships at home, school, and with friends.

Craft or Activity

One fun activity to help children understand and remember the message of Luke 17:3 is to create a "Forgiveness Jar." Have the children decorate a jar with forgiveness-themed stickers or drawings. Then, provide them with small slips of paper and colorful markers. Encourage the children to write down times when they have forgiven someone or when they have asked for forgiveness. They can share their stories with the group or keep them private by placing the slips of paper in the jar. This hands-on activity will help reinforce the importance of forgiveness and living in a way that reflects God's love and mercy.

Memory Verse or Rhyme

"When your brother makes a mistake,
Kindly talk, don't hesitate.
If he admits and makes amends,
Forgive him, just like friends!"

Songs or Videos

One great Christian song for kids that relates to the message of Luke 17:3 is "Forgiveness" by Matthew West. This song talks about the importance of forgiving others just as God forgives us.

Another wonderful song is "My Lighthouse" by Rend Collective. While not directly about forgiveness, it reminds us that God is always with us, guiding us to live in a way that reflects His love, including forgiving others as He forgives us.

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