Memory Verse
36 “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?” 37 And he (Jesus) said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. 38 This is the great and first commandment. 39 And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. 40 On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets.”
Matthew 22:36-40
36 “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?” 37 And he (Jesus) said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. 38 This is the great and first commandment. 39 And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. 40 On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets.”
Matthew 22:36-40
SL Littles Questions
1. Have kids touch their toes. According to Jesus’ words in our Word of Wonder, what three
things are we to love God with? (heart, soul, mind) How did Jesus say we should love our
neighbors? (as ourselves)
2. Encourage kids to jump three times. Jesus wants us to transform us “so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith” (Ephesians 3:17a).
How do you think it looks like when Jesus transforms us? ( We become more obedient, we say kind words, we help people, we put others first, we tell them about Jesus!)
3. Tell kids to spin around in a circle two times. What should we be rooted and grounded or planted in? (Love)
4. Have kids flap their arms. Have you ever seen something grow or a butterfly transform? Share about it.
5. Encourage kids to moo like a cow four times. Why do you think loving God and loving
others go together?
6. Invite the kids to march in place. How can you show love to God this week? How can you
show love to other people this week?
God’s love is so amazing—He loves us so much, and He transforms us through His love. God
loves it when we talk to Him and ask for His help. He wants to help us become more like
Him. Let’s spend some time praying together.
1. Have kids touch their toes. According to Jesus’ words in our Word of Wonder, what three
things are we to love God with? (heart, soul, mind) How did Jesus say we should love our
neighbors? (as ourselves)
2. Encourage kids to jump three times. Jesus wants us to transform us “so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith” (Ephesians 3:17a).
How do you think it looks like when Jesus transforms us? ( We become more obedient, we say kind words, we help people, we put others first, we tell them about Jesus!)
3. Tell kids to spin around in a circle two times. What should we be rooted and grounded or planted in? (Love)
4. Have kids flap their arms. Have you ever seen something grow or a butterfly transform? Share about it.
5. Encourage kids to moo like a cow four times. Why do you think loving God and loving
others go together?
6. Invite the kids to march in place. How can you show love to God this week? How can you
show love to other people this week?
God’s love is so amazing—He loves us so much, and He transforms us through His love. God
loves it when we talk to Him and ask for His help. He wants to help us become more like
Him. Let’s spend some time praying together.
Younger Kids Questions
Who wrote the book of Ephesians? (Paul)
What are non-Jewish people called? (Gentiles)
What is Jesus King of? (the whole world)
Why is it good news that God wants us to be a part of His kingdom?
When is a time you have felt God’s love?
How can God’s love transform us?
God’s love is so amazing—He loves us so much, and He transforms us through His love. God
loves it when we talk to Him and ask for His help. He wants to help us become more like
Him. Let’s spend some time praying together.
Who wrote the book of Ephesians? (Paul)
What are non-Jewish people called? (Gentiles)
What is Jesus King of? (the whole world)
Why is it good news that God wants us to be a part of His kingdom?
When is a time you have felt God’s love?
How can God’s love transform us?
God’s love is so amazing—He loves us so much, and He transforms us through His love. God
loves it when we talk to Him and ask for His help. He wants to help us become more like
Him. Let’s spend some time praying together.
Older Kids Questions
Did Paul always love Jesus?
Explain. (No. He used to be God’s enemy. But God’s love
transformed him.)
What are non-Jewish people called? (Gentiles)
What did Paul want the Ephesians to be rooted in? (the love of Jesus)
How can the Holy Spirit help us stay rooted?
When is a time you have felt God’s love for you?
How has God’s love transformed you?
God’s love truly does change us. It is His love that can help us each day, even when we face
hard things. Let’s take some time to pray together and thank God for His love and His help.
Did Paul always love Jesus?
Explain. (No. He used to be God’s enemy. But God’s love
transformed him.)
What are non-Jewish people called? (Gentiles)
What did Paul want the Ephesians to be rooted in? (the love of Jesus)
How can the Holy Spirit help us stay rooted?
When is a time you have felt God’s love for you?
How has God’s love transformed you?
God’s love truly does change us. It is His love that can help us each day, even when we face
hard things. Let’s take some time to pray together and thank God for His love and His help.
Engage Prayer!
Invite kids to share their prayer requests and praises, and to pray for each other. Some kids may not be comfortable praying out loud. That’s OK. Encourage kids to pray silently, thanking God that we can trust Him to help us when we are feeling sad or angry. Tell kids that even though people may disappoint us, God is faithful and always keeps His promises, no matter what!
Invite kids to share their prayer requests and praises, and to pray for each other. Some kids may not be comfortable praying out loud. That’s OK. Encourage kids to pray silently, thanking God that we can trust Him to help us when we are feeling sad or angry. Tell kids that even though people may disappoint us, God is faithful and always keeps His promises, no matter what!