Lesson: Luke 13:15 (Ages 6-8)

📖 Luke 13:15 – Ages 6-8

Explanation

In this Bible verse, Jesus is teaching us about kindness and fairness. He is talking to people who were being mean and not caring for others properly.

Imagine if you had a pet dog or cat, and one day, your pet got stuck in a tree. You would want to help your pet, right? You wouldn't wait until the next day to rescue them. That's because we should always care for and help others in need, just like Jesus wants us to.

Jesus mentions how people would untie their animals to give them water even on the Sabbath, which was a special day of rest. He is reminding us that it's important to show love and care for all living things, not just following rules for the sake of following them.

So, Jesus wants us to remember to always be kind, helpful, and loving towards others, just like we would be towards our own pets or animals. This is a way to honor God and show His love to the world.

Kid's Story

Once upon a time, in a cozy little village, there was a kind-hearted girl named Lily. One sunny Sabbath day, Lily saw a tired bird sitting by the roadside, unable to fly. She knew it needed help, but she remembered that it was the Sabbath, a special day to rest and honor God.

Lily's heart urged her to act, so she gently picked up the bird and carried it to a nearby tree for shade and water. Later, she heard a wise old man quoting the verse from Luke 13:15, explaining how helping others with love is more important than following rules without kindness.

Lily realized that showing love and compassion, even on the Sabbath, was what God truly wanted. From that day on, she made sure to always help those in need, just like she helped the little bird.

Prayer Prompt

Heavenly Father, thank you for reminding us to show kindness and care for all your creatures, just like we do for our animals. Help us to always remember to treat others with love and compassion. Amen.

Discussion Questions

1. Why do you think Jesus called the people hypocrites in this verse?
2. How do you think the people were treating their animals on the Sabbath?
3. Why do you think it is important to show kindness and care for animals?
4. How can we show love and compassion to animals and people every day, not just on the Sabbath?
5. What do you think Jesus wants us to learn from this story about being kind and fair to all living creatures?

Life Application

In Luke 13:15, Jesus is teaching us that it is important to show kindness and care for others, even in small ways. Children can apply this message by being considerate of the needs of others at home, school, or with friends. For example, they can help their family members without being asked, share their toys with others, or include a classmate who is feeling left out. By showing kindness and compassion, children can follow Jesus' example and live out the message of this verse in their everyday lives.

Craft or Activity

Let's create a craft where children can make a small stable or barn out of popsicle sticks or cardboard. They can then draw or cut out pictures of animals like an ox or donkey to place inside the stable. While making the craft, you can talk to the children about how important it is to care for and show kindness to animals, just like Jesus mentioned in Luke 13:15. This hands-on activity will help children understand the message and remember Jesus' words about showing compassion and doing what is right, even on the Sabbath.

Memory Verse or Rhyme

Let's remember what Jesus said,
About helping animals, don't forget!
On the Sabbath day, don't be a faker,
Take care of your animals, be a caretaker!

Songs or Videos

One great Christian song for kids that relates to the message of Luke 13:15 is "Do Unto Others" by Colin Buchanan. This song teaches children about treating others with kindness and love, just as Jesus teaches us to do in the Bible.

Another wonderful song is "Love One Another" by Seeds Family Worship. This song is based on the verse John 13:34, where Jesus commands us to love one another as He has loved us, which is a similar message to the importance of showing compassion and care for others like untying an animal to give it water in Luke 13:15.

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