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

📖 Ephesians 6:6 – Ages 3-5

Explanation

This Bible verse is telling us that we should not only do good things when people are watching us, just to make them happy with us. Instead, we should be like special helpers for Jesus, doing what makes God happy because we love Him in our hearts.

Imagine if you have a favorite toy that you take care of, not because someone tells you to, but because you love it and want to keep it safe. That's how we should do things for God – with love in our hearts, not just to show off.

So, when we help others, share our toys, or say kind words, we should do it because we love Jesus and want to make Him happy. That's what it means to be like little helpers of Jesus, doing God's special plans from our hearts.

Kid's Story

Once there was a little squirrel named Sammy who loved to help his friends only when others were watching. He wanted everyone to see how kind and helpful he could be. One day, Sammy met a wise old owl who told him about a special way to help others.

The owl said, "Sammy, it's important to help others not just to look good, but because it comes from your heart. Just like how we should do what God wants us to do, even when no one is watching."

Sammy thought about what the owl said and realized that true kindness comes from the heart, not just for others to see. From that day on, Sammy helped his friends with love and joy, knowing that he was doing God's will from his heart. And he felt happy and free, like a little squirrel spreading God's love wherever he went.

Prayer Prompt

Dear God, thank you for loving us and always being with us. Help us remember to do what is right, not just when people are watching, but because we love you and want to do your will from our hearts. Amen.

Discussion Questions

What does it mean to do something "from your heart"?
Why is it important to do the will of God even when no one is watching?
Who are we serving when we do what is right?
How can we show that we are slaves of Christ in our actions?
Why is it better to seek God's approval than the approval of others?

Life Application

This verse reminds us that we should do what is right and good, not just when others are watching us, but all the time because we love and serve Jesus.

Children can apply this by obeying their parents, teachers, and being kind to others even when no one is looking. They can help with chores at home, share toys with their friends, and be honest even when it's hard. By doing these things out of love for Jesus, they are showing that they are following God's will from their hearts.

Craft or Activity

Let's create a simple craft to help children understand Ephesians 6:6. You can make a heart-shaped craft with the verse written on it. Encourage the child to color and decorate the heart to represent doing things from the heart for Jesus. As they work on the craft, talk about how we should do things not just to impress others, but because we love Jesus and want to obey Him. This hands-on activity can help reinforce the message of doing God's will from the heart.

Memory Verse or Rhyme

Listen up, little one, here's a rhyme that's neat,
Do God's will from your heart, even when you can't be beat!
Not just for others to see and cheer,
But as Christ's own servant, have no fear!

Songs or Videos

A great Christian song for kids that relates to the message of Ephesians 6:6 is "Do Everything" by Steven Curtis Chapman. This song encourages children to do everything as if they are doing it for the Lord, just like the verse teaches. Another wonderful song is "This Little Light of Mine," which reminds children to let their light shine for Jesus in all they do, reflecting the message of doing the will of God from the heart. Both songs are uplifting and help reinforce the importance of living for Christ in all aspects of life.

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