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NOTE TO PARENTS: Each of the main points can be taught/discussed over different days throughout the week.
MORE FROM THIS LESSON:
POINT #3 – VALUES OF A HEALTHY FAMILY
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POINT #2 – HOW I VIEW OTHERS
In point #1 we talked about how we are sons and daughters of God, we are His children. So, if we are ALL His children, then that makes us all brothers and sisters. Have you ever thought about that? (Allow your child to answer) In 1 Peter chapter 3 verse 8, the Bible says, “Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude.” – 1 Peter 3:8 (NLT)
Jesus wants us to love each other as brothers and sisters. If we are going to love someone the same way we love our family, we first have to “see” them that way. Who are our brothers and sisters in the Family of God? (Allow your child to answer) Our whole family, our brothers and sisters and our Dad and Mom, our cousins, our aunts and uncles, and even our grandparents are all our brothers and sisters in Christ, when they believe in Jesus. Our friends that believe in Jesus are our brothers and sisters too! Everyone that comes to church that knows Jesus and believes in Him, they are also our brothers and sisters. We have A LOT of brothers and sisters in our Family of God. Everyone in our town, our state, our nation and all across the whole world that believe in Jesus are our brothers and sisters. We are a part of a very big family. We have brothers and sisters in the family of God that we don’t even know!
Not only does God want us to know that we are a part of this family, but He wants us to love each other as brothers and sisters. We love them like they belong to us. We should love them just the same. We should care about them just as much. Jesus wants us to take good care of each other here on earth. He wants us to see each other exactly like He sees us.
Discussion Questions
- Have you or do you see your extended family and friends as your brothers and sisters? How?
- Do you treat your extended family and friends differently than you do your brothers and sisters and parents? How so?
- Have you ever thought about there being people in your family, the family of God, that you don’t even know? And about how big the family of God is? Share your thoughts.
- Has this lesson helped you think about how you see others differently? Share your thoughts.
Scripture Memory Verse
“Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude.” – 1 Peter 3:8 (NLT)
Prayer
Jesus, we are so thankful that we get to be in your family. Thank you for showing us that we have many, many, many family members, brothers and sisters all over the world. Help us to see each other that way, as our brothers and sisters. Help us to see others the way that you see them. Holy Spirit, help us to love each other that way as well. So us how we can do a better job of seeing others and loving others like you do. We want to see with your eyes and we want to feel your heart for others. Help us to value our brothers and sisters in Christ just as you do. We want to do our very best to love each other in the best way possible. Just like you do. We pray all of this in your holy name, Jesus. Amen.
Application/Activity
- Coloring page: https://sermons4kids.com/family_of_god_colorpg.htm
Worship Song
“Good Good Father”