Lesson: Ephesians 4:1 (Ages 6-8)

📖 Ephesians 4:1 – Ages 6-8

Explanation

As a Bible teacher, I would explain Ephesians 4:1 to young children like this:

The verse means that because we belong to God, we should live in a way that shows we love Him. It's like when you wear a special team jersey, you act in a way that makes your team proud. God is like our team captain, and we want to make Him happy by being kind, helpful, and loving to others.

When we follow God's rules and treat others with love and respect, we're showing that we are part of God's special team. Just like how a team captain wants their players to play their best, God wants us to live in a way that honors Him because He loves us so much.

So, remember to be kind, share with others, and help those in need. This is how we can walk in a manner worthy of the calling we have received from God.

Kid's Story

Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Sammy who loved to climb trees and gather acorns. One day, as Sammy was gathering acorns, he heard a gentle voice calling out to him. It was the wise old owl, Oliver.

Oliver told Sammy about a special calling he had to follow the path of kindness and love. Sammy was excited to learn more about this calling and how he could walk in a manner worthy of it. Oliver explained that just like how Sammy carefully chooses the best acorns to store for the winter, he should also choose to be kind and helpful to others.

From that day on, Sammy made sure to always share his acorns with his friends and help them when they needed it. He learned that by walking in a manner worthy of his calling, he could spread joy and love to those around him, just like how God wants us to do.

Prayer Prompt

Dear God, thank you for calling me to be your child. Help me to walk in a way that makes you happy. Amen.

Discussion Questions

What does it mean to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received?
How do you think we can show others that we are following Jesus?
What are some ways we can show kindness and love to others in our daily lives?
Why do you think it's important to live in a way that honors God?
How can we ask God to help us walk in a way that pleases Him?

Life Application

This verse is telling us that because we belong to Jesus, we should live in a way that shows others how special and good He is. For children, this means being kind, helpful, and obedient at home, school, and with friends. They can do this by being respectful to their parents and teachers, sharing with their siblings and classmates, and treating others the way they want to be treated. By doing these things, they are showing others the love of Jesus and living in a way that honors Him.

Craft or Activity

Let's create a "Walk in His Footsteps" craft! Provide each child with a large piece of paper and markers. Have them draw footprints on the paper. On each footprint, ask them to write or draw ways they can walk in a manner worthy of God's calling, like being kind, helping others, or praying. Encourage them to display their footprints as a reminder to follow God's path in their daily lives.

Memory Verse or Rhyme

Walking in a worthy way, every single day,
For Jesus, we will follow, no matter what they say.
Let's be kind and true, in everything we do,
Remember Ephesians 4:1, and walk in love like Jesus, too!

Songs or Videos

A great Christian song for kids that relates to Ephesians 4:1 is "Live Differently" by Yancy. This upbeat song encourages kids to live in a way that pleases God and reflects His love to others. Another wonderful song is "Live for You" by Rawsrvnt, which emphasizes the importance of living a life that honors God and follows His calling for us. Both of these songs can help reinforce the message of Ephesians 4:1 in a fun and engaging way for kids.

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