Lesson: Romans 1:6 (Ages 9-11)

📖 Romans 1:6 – Ages 9-11

Explanation

This verse from Romans 1:6 is like a special invitation from Jesus to be a part of His family. Imagine you're at a big party, and Jesus sends you a personal invitation because He wants you to be there with Him.

He calls you by name and says, "Come and belong to me." Just like being part of a team or a club, being called by Jesus means you are chosen to be on His team, the team that loves and follows Him.

Jesus loves you so much that He wants you to be close to Him, like a best friend who always has your back. When you hear His call and choose to follow Him, you become part of His family, and that's a really special place to be.

So remember, when you read Romans 1:6, think of it as a personal invitation from Jesus to belong to Him, to be loved by Him, and to walk with Him every day.

Kid's Story

Once upon a time, a little squirrel named Sammy was playing in the forest when he heard a gentle voice calling his name. Curious, Sammy followed the voice until he found a wise owl perched on a branch.

The owl told Sammy, "You, too, are called to belong to Jesus Christ, just like all the other animals in the forest." Sammy was puzzled, wondering what it meant to belong to Jesus.

As Sammy thought about it, he realized that belonging to Jesus meant feeling loved, protected, and never alone. He understood that Jesus cared for him just like the wise owl cared for all the animals in the forest.

From that day on, Sammy felt a warm sense of belonging and joy in his heart, knowing that he was loved by Jesus. And he happily shared this wonderful news with all his forest friends.

Prayer Prompt

Dear God, thank you for calling me to belong to Jesus Christ. Help me to always remember that I am part of His family and to live in a way that shows Your love to others. Amen.

Discussion Questions

1. Why do you think it is special to be called to belong to Jesus Christ?
2. How can we show that we belong to Jesus Christ in our daily lives?
3. What do you think it means to be chosen by Jesus Christ?
4. How does it make you feel knowing that Jesus wants you to be part of His family?
5. How can we share the love of Jesus with others who may not know Him yet?

Life Application

This verse from Romans 1:6 reminds us that as followers of Jesus, we are called to belong to Him. Children can apply this message in their daily lives by remembering that they are loved and chosen by Jesus. They can show kindness and love to their family members at home, classmates at school, and friends by treating others with respect and compassion. By living out their faith in their actions and words, children can reflect the love of Jesus to those around them, helping others feel valued and cared for just as they are valued and cared for by Jesus.

Craft or Activity

One fun activity to help children understand and remember the message of Romans 1:6 could be creating personalized "belonging to Jesus Christ" bracelets. Provide beads, strings, and letter beads for each child to spell out "Jesus Christ" on their bracelet. As they string the beads, talk about what it means to belong to Jesus Christ and how special it is to be called by Him. Encourage them to wear their bracelets as a reminder of their belonging to Jesus Christ.

Memory Verse or Rhyme

When you feel lost or full of doubt,
Remember this verse to help you out:
You are called to Jesus, part of His crew,
He loves you so much, and He's calling you too!

Songs or Videos

One great Christian song for kids that relates to the message of Romans 1:6 is "I Am a C-H-R-I-S-T-I-A-N." This song teaches kids about their identity in Christ and how they belong to Jesus. Another wonderful song is "Jesus Loves Me," which is a classic favorite that reminds children of the unconditional love of Jesus and how they are called to belong to Him. Both of these songs are uplifting and easy for kids to learn and sing along to.

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