Key Ideas
Faith Fact
I serve others.
Faith Verse
Matthew 6:33 (NLT)
“Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.”
Question of the Day: How can serving others show them God’s love?
Read about It
Read: 1 John 3:16–18
A lifeguard’s job is to stand or sit by a body of water and carefully watch for people who are having trouble swimming. Once the lifeguard spots someone struggling, they immediately dive in to rescue the person. What good would lifeguards be if they just looked like lifeguards but did nothing to help those in danger of drowning?
Jesus is kind of like our lifeguard. He left heaven and gave His life for us. This shows us what real love is. There’s no doubt that He loves us, because He showed us by His actions. He wants us to show others the kind of love that He showed us. Jesus said that people would recognize His disciples by the love they show each other (John 13:35). When we show others we care by serving them, we are showing them an example of the kind of love that God has for us.
Talk about It
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Question 1. How do we know what real love is? Answer 1. Jesus gave His life for us. (1 John 3:16)
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| Question 2. How does God’s compassion for us help us show compassion to others?
Answer 2. Answers will vary.
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| Question 3. How can we let others know we love them without just saying it?
Answer 3. We can show love through our actions.
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| Question 4. How can we make sure we are always watching for people we can serve?
Answer 4. Answers may vary.
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| Question 5. How do you think showing love by your actions helps people understand the kind of love God has for them?
Answer 5. Answers will vary. |
Pray about It
Jesus, thank You for showing me what real love is by giving Your life for me. Help me to always be ready and willing to show Your love to those around me by how I live. Amen.