Lesson: Ephesians 6:24 (Ages 3-5)

📖 Ephesians 6:24 – Ages 3-5

Explanation

This Bible verse is like a special message from God that says, "May God's love and kindness be with everyone who loves Jesus so much and with a love that never ends."

Imagine God's grace as a big, warm hug that never lets go, always making you feel safe and loved. When we love Jesus with all our hearts, it means we care about Him and want to be close to Him, just like how we love our family and friends.

God's love is pure and perfect, like a bright shining light that guides us on the right path. When we love Jesus with a love that is incorruptible, it means our love for Him is real and true, just like how the sun always shines brightly in the sky.

So, let's remember to love Jesus with all our hearts and let His grace fill our lives with joy and goodness, just like a beautiful rainbow after the rain. God's love is always with us, like a gentle breeze that whispers, "I am here, and I love you always."

Kid's Story

Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Bella who loved hopping around the meadow. One sunny day, Bella met a wise old owl who told her about loving Jesus with an incorruptible love.

The owl explained that just like how Bella's love for carrots never changed, our love for Jesus should be even stronger and never change. Bella thought about this as she hopped back to her burrow.

That night, Bella prayed to Jesus and thanked Him for all the yummy carrots and the beautiful meadow. She promised to love Him with all her heart, just like she loved her favorite carrots.

From that day on, Bella felt a warm feeling in her heart whenever she thought of Jesus. She knew that His grace was with her always because she loved Him with a love that would never fade away.

Prayer Prompt

Dear God, thank you for your grace. Help us love Jesus with a love that never ends. Amen.

Discussion Questions

1. Who do we show love to when we love Jesus?
2. What do you think it means to love Jesus with a love that is incorruptible?
3. How do you think God's grace helps us love Jesus more?
4. Can you think of ways to show love to Jesus in your everyday life?
5. Why is it important for us to love Jesus with all our hearts?

Life Application

This Bible verse reminds us that when we love Jesus with all our hearts, His grace will be with us. Children can apply this by showing love for Jesus through their actions. At home, they can pray and thank Jesus for His love. At school, they can be kind to others and share Jesus' love with their friends. With their friends, they can talk about Jesus and share stories from the Bible. By loving Jesus with a pure and constant love, they will experience His grace in their lives.

Craft or Activity

To help young children understand and remember the message of Ephesians 6:24, you can create a simple craft activity. Provide children with paper hearts and stickers or markers. Encourage them to decorate the hearts with symbols representing love for Jesus, such as a cross, heart, or the letters "J" and "C" for Jesus Christ. Then, write the verse "Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ with a love that is incorruptible" on the hearts. This hands-on activity will help children associate love for Jesus with the message of the verse.

Memory Verse or Rhyme

"God's grace is sweet, for those who love,
Jesus Christ, our Lord above.
Incorruptible love, pure and true,
His grace be with me and with you!"

Songs or Videos

A great Christian song for kids that relates to the message of Ephesians 6:24 is "Your Love Is Incorruptible" by Seeds Family Worship. This song helps kids understand the concept of loving Jesus with an incorruptible love. Another wonderful song is "Grace" by VeggieTales, which teaches children about the grace of God in a fun and engaging way. Both songs can help reinforce the message of Ephesians 6:24 in a way that is easy for kids to understand and enjoy.

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