Lesson: Hebrews 8:11 (Ages 6-8)

📖 Hebrews 8:11 – Ages 6-8

Explanation

In Hebrews 8:11, God is telling us something special. He is saying that in the future, everyone will know Him without anyone needing to teach them. It's like when you know your best friend so well that you can guess what they will say or do next.

God loves us so much that He wants us to have a close relationship with Him, like we do with our closest friends. He wants us to know Him in our hearts and understand His love without anyone else telling us about Him. It's a beautiful promise that shows how much God wants to be close to each and every one of us.

Just like how you can feel your parents' love even when they're not with you, God's love is always there for us to feel and know in our hearts. And one day, we will all know Him deeply and personally, from the littlest to the biggest, because He loves us all equally.

Kid's Story

Once upon a time, in a bustling forest, there lived a curious squirrel named Sammy. Sammy loved to explore and learn new things. One sunny day, he met a wise old owl named Oliver, who shared stories about the Creator of the forest.

Sammy was fascinated by Oliver's tales and wanted to know more about the Creator. So, he scurried around the forest, asking all his animal friends if they knew about the Creator. Each animal had a different answer, but Sammy felt confused.

One evening, as Sammy sat under a canopy of stars, he closed his eyes and whispered, "Creator, help me know You better." Suddenly, a gentle breeze rustled through the trees, and Sammy felt a warm presence beside him. In that moment, Sammy knew deep in his heart that the Creator was with him always, and he didn't need anyone to teach him about the Lord because the Creator was already in his heart.

And just like Sammy, we can all have a special relationship with the Lord, knowing Him from the least to the greatest.

Prayer Prompt

Dear God, thank you for teaching us about You. Help us to know You more each day so we can share Your love with others. Amen.

Discussion Questions

1. Why do you think it is important for everyone to know the Lord?
2. How do you think we can get to know God better?
3. Do you think God wants us to help others know Him too? Why?
4. Can you think of ways we can show others how much God loves them?
5. How does it make you feel to know that God wants everyone, even the youngest, to know Him?

Life Application

This Bible verse from Hebrews 8:11 reminds us that in the future, everyone will know and have a personal relationship with God. As a child, you can apply this message by sharing God's love with others through your actions and words. You can show kindness, generosity, and forgiveness to your family, friends, and classmates, which reflects God's love in your life. You can also talk to others about God's love and share your faith with them, just like how you would tell your friends about something exciting that happened to you. By living out God's love and sharing your faith, you are helping to spread the message of knowing and loving the Lord to those around you.

Craft or Activity

One fun activity to help children understand Hebrews 8:11 is to create a "Knowing God" chart together. Divide a large piece of paper into sections based on different groups of people (e.g., children, parents, teachers, friends). In each section, have the child draw or write ways in which they can know God personally, such as through prayer, reading the Bible, attending church, or helping others. This visual chart can serve as a reminder that everyone, from the youngest to the oldest, can have a personal relationship with God without needing someone else to tell them about Him.

Memory Verse or Rhyme

From the least to the great,
We all know God, isn't that great?
No need to teach, no need to say,
For in our hearts, He'll always stay!

Songs or Videos

One great Christian song for kids that relates to the message of Hebrews 8:11 is "Jesus Loves Me." This simple and beloved song teaches children about the love of Jesus and how we can all know Him personally.

Another wonderful song is "This Little Light of Mine." This song encourages children to let their light shine for Jesus and share His love with others, reflecting the message of knowing the Lord as mentioned in Hebrews 8:11.

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