Lesson: 3 John 1:5 (Ages 6-8)

📖 3 John 1:5 – Ages 6-8

Explanation

In this verse, God is telling us that when we help other people, even if we don't know them well, we are doing something good and right.

Imagine if you see someone at school who is all alone during lunchtime. If you go sit with them and be their friend, even though you may not know them very well, you are showing love just like what God wants us to do.

Just like how Jesus loves us all, even if we are strangers to Him, we can show love and kindness to others too, even if we don't know them very well. It's important to be kind and help others whenever we can, just like how God wants us to be.

Kid's Story

Once upon a time, there was a kind-hearted bunny named Benny. Benny loved to help his friends in the forest, whether it was sharing his carrots or fixing their burrows. One day, a new squirrel family moved in, and they looked lost and scared.

Benny remembered the verse from 3 John 1:5 about acting faithfully towards strangers. He decided to welcome the squirrels with open paws. He showed them around, shared his favorite hiding spots, and even taught them how to leap from tree to tree.

The squirrel family was so grateful for Benny's kindness. They became great friends, and soon the forest was filled with laughter and joy. Benny learned that being kind to strangers not only made them happy but also filled his heart with warmth and love.

Prayer Prompt

Dear God, thank You for helping me to show love and kindness to others, even when they are strangers. Please continue to guide me in acting faithfully in all that I do for my brothers and sisters. Amen.

Discussion Questions

1. What does it mean to act faithfully in whatever you do for others, even if they are strangers to you?
2. How can we show love and kindness to people who we don't know very well?
3. Why do you think it's important to treat everyone, even strangers, with love and kindness?
4. Can you think of a time when you did something kind for someone you didn't know very well? How did it make you feel?
5. How do you think acting faithfully towards others can show God's love to the world?

Life Application

This Bible verse is teaching us to show love and kindness to others, even if we don't know them very well. Children can apply this message by being helpful and kind to their siblings and classmates, even if they are not friends with them. They can share their toys, help with chores, or simply say kind words to others. By doing so, they are showing love and faithfulness just like the verse encourages us to do.

Craft or Activity

To help children understand and remember the message of 3 John 1:5, you can create a "Kindness Rocks" activity. Provide small rocks or pebbles for each child to decorate with messages or symbols of kindness and love. Encourage them to think about how they can show kindness to others, even strangers. As they decorate their rocks, discuss the verse and how they can act faithfully by showing love to everyone, whether they know them or not. After decorating, they can keep the rocks as a reminder to always be kind to others.

Memory Verse or Rhyme

Beloved child, remember this verse so true,
Act faithfully in all you do.
Help others, both familiar and new,
For that's what Jesus wants from you!

Songs or Videos

One great Christian song for kids that relates to the message of 3 John 1:5 is "Love One Another" by Listener Kids. This song emphasizes the importance of showing love and kindness to everyone, even strangers, just like the Bible verse encourages us to do.

Another wonderful song is "Jesus Loves the Little Children" by Listener Kids. This song teaches children about Jesus's love for all people, regardless of their background or differences. It reminds us to treat everyone with love and kindness, just as Jesus would want us to do.

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