Title: Jesus Loves Everyone
Summary: This lesson is about John 3:16, which is a famous Bible verse that teaches us about the love of Jesus. Young children will learn that Jesus loves everyone and how we can respond to this love.
Lesson:
Introduction:
Begin the lesson by asking the children if they have ever heard the famous Bible verse, John 3:16. Most of them might have heard it from their parents or Sunday school teachers. Explain that this verse tells us about God’s love for the world and that Jesus is the key to understanding God’s love.
Verse Exploration:
Read John 3:16 with the children and break it down into simple phrases:
“For God so loved the world”
“that he gave his one and only Son,”
“that whoever believes in him”
“shall not perish”
“but have eternal life.”
Explain to the children what each phrase means:
– God loves the world: This means that God loves everyone and everything in the world, even the animals and the plants.
– He gave his one and only Son: This means that God sent Jesus to the world to save us from our sins (wrong things we do).
– Whoever believes in him: This means that if we trust in Jesus and follow him, we can have a special relationship with God.
– Shall not perish: This means that we don’t have to be scared of death or punishment, because Jesus has made a way for us to be forgiven and saved.
– But have eternal life: This means that we can live forever with God in heaven if we accept Jesus as our savior.
Discussion:
Ask the children if they know why Jesus came to the world. Explain that Jesus came to the world to show us God’s love and to save us from our sins. Ask the children if they believe that Jesus loves them. Explain that Jesus loves everyone, no matter who they are or what they have done. Encourage them to feel loved by Jesus and to share that love with others.
Response:
Finish the lesson by encouraging the children to respond to Jesus’ love in a tangible way. For example, they could draw a picture of Jesus, pray to him, or write a thank-you note to him. Encourage the children to talk to their parents about Jesus’ love and to see how they can share Jesus’ love with their family and friends.
Conclusion:
Summarize the lesson by reminding the children that Jesus loves everyone and that we can respond to his love by trusting in him and following him. Help them to understand that Jesus is a friend who will always be there for them, no matter what happens. Pray with the children, asking Jesus to help them understand his love and to guide them in their lives.
