Lesson: Romans 12:7 (Ages 3-5)

📖 Romans 12:7 – Ages 3-5

Explanation

In this verse, God tells us that we all have special gifts that He has given us to help others and show His love. Just like how each superhero has a unique power to help people, God gives us different abilities to do good things.

If you are good at helping others and making them happy, that's your special gift of service. You can show God's love by doing kind things for people, like sharing toys or giving hugs when someone is sad.

If you like to tell stories, sing songs, or teach others something new, that's your special gift of teaching. You can share God's love by helping others learn about Him and His amazing love for us.

So remember, whether you are helping someone or teaching something new, always do it with a happy heart and show God's love to everyone around you.

Kid's Story

Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Sammy who lived in the forest. Sammy loved to help his friends in any way he could. One day, Sammy saw his friend Owl struggling to build a new nest. Sammy remembered the verse from Romans 12:7 and knew that he could serve by helping Owl.

Sammy gathered twigs and leaves to help Owl build his nest. Owl was so grateful for Sammy's help and together they finished the nest in no time. Sammy felt so happy that he could serve his friend in need.

From that day on, Sammy knew that serving others made him feel good inside. He learned that everyone has different talents and abilities, and it's important to use them to help others just like how he helped Owl.

Prayer Prompt

Dear God, thank you for teaching us to serve others and help them. Help us to be kind and loving, just like Jesus. Amen.

Discussion Questions

1. What are some ways we can help others and serve them?
2. How do you feel when someone teaches you something new?
3. Can you think of a time when you helped someone or taught them something?
4. How can we show love to others through serving and teaching?
5. Why do you think it's important to use our gifts to help others?

Life Application

This Bible verse from Romans 12:7 is reminding us that God has given each of us different gifts and talents to use in service to others. For a child who is 3-5 years old, they can apply this message by helping out at home with simple tasks like setting the table, picking up toys, or helping a sibling. They can also practice teaching by sharing toys or games with a friend and showing them how to play.

At school, they can serve by being kind to their classmates, helping a friend who is having trouble, or picking up trash on the playground. They can also teach by sharing their knowledge with others, whether it's helping a friend with a puzzle or showing someone how to draw a picture.

Overall, this verse is encouraging children to use their unique gifts and talents to serve and teach others in their daily lives, whether it's at home, school, or with friends.

Craft or Activity

To help young children understand and remember the message of Romans 12:7 - "if it is service, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach," you can have them engage in a "Helping Hands" activity. Provide each child with a paper cutout of a hand or trace their own hand on paper. Then, encourage them to decorate the hand with symbols or words representing ways they can serve or teach others. For example, they can draw a heart for showing love, a book for teaching, or a smiley face for bringing joy. This hands-on activity will help reinforce the message of serving and teaching while allowing children to express their understanding creatively.

Memory Verse or Rhyme

When it's time to help, serve with glee,
Teaching others, come with me!
Romans twelve, verse seven, we will heed,
Serve and teach, in word and deed!

Songs or Videos

One great Christian song for kids that relates to the message of Romans 12:7 is "Do Everything" by Steven Curtis Chapman. This song encourages children to do everything for the glory of God, whether it's serving others or teaching them about His love.

Another wonderful song is "This Little Light of Mine," which reminds kids to let their light shine by serving and teaching others, just like Jesus taught us to do.

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