Big Idea: John wrote that Christians should love one another as Jesus loves us.

Bible Passage: 1 John 3:10-18

This week the kids learned about L-O-V-E. We learned that love is more than a feeling. John, one of Jesus' best friends, who spent time with Jesus while He was here on earth, wrote that Christians demonstrate our love for Jesus best when we love and serve each other. He asked, "If someone has enough to help, but turns away and does nothing, does that person really know God's love?" People who are God's children live differently to others. Our friends and family will know we are Christians because of the way we love one another. We must not just talk about loving others, but we must love them with our actions as well. 

Family Activity

Discuss the saying, 'actions speak louder than words.' Jesus didn't just tell us He loves us, He demonstrated His ultimate love for us by giving His life for us on the cross. Our actions are powerful. How do we demonstrate our love for others? 

Play a game of charades. Only actions can be used. Try and act out the following words and talk about how these words must be demonstrated and not just talked about if we are trying to love others in our lives.

  • Hug
  • Share
  • Give
  • Comfort

Then come up with some other actions that are unique to your family and how you share love with one another. Ask the kids to tell you some examples to write down, by asking when they feel most loved. For example,

  • When you read stories to them at bed time
  • When you kiss them on the head
  • When you share your special things with them
  • When you let them pray for you
  • When you play with them outside 

Write them down, and then play charades with those actions too, and have family members act them out while the rest try and guess which one you are doing. Celebrate that you can love each other, just as Jesus loves us.

Have a great week! See you Sunday 🙂