ELEMENTARY KIDS & FAMILIES

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This resource is designed to allow your family to have time in Gods Word
BEFORE your children attend church. Because Gods plan is for parents to be
the primary spiritual nurturers of their childrens faith, we want YOU to be the
one to introduce this part of The Big God Story to them.

Spring
Lesson 7

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The Jewish people detested the Samaritan people and considered them halfbreeds. Samaritans descended from Jews who had intermarried with people
from other nations that theyd conquered.
The Samaritan people were pagan and did not worship the one true God.
When Jesus used a Samaritan as an example of someone who showed true
compassion, it was especially painful for the Jewish leaders to hear.
Jesus used this story to remind His people that we should be an example of His
kindness and love to all people.

GOD IS LOVE

YOUNGER KIDS

Parable of the Good Samaritan

Luke 10:2537
Jesus tells a parable about a good Samaritan. The Samaritan helped a hurting
man, cared for his wounds, carried him to an inn, and paid someone to take care
of him.

JUST FOR FUN

Create a small care package. Include granola bars, bottled water, toiletries, fast
food gift cards, etc. Place the items in a large plastic bag labeled Blessings
Bag. Encourage your family to be on the lookout for someone you could bless
with this package. Read Luke 10:2537. Explain that Jesus was teaching about
how we should show Gods love to everyone. Jesus tells us that when we love
God, we will love our neighbors, and when we love our neighbors, it expresses
our love for God. Encourage your children to be on the lookout for ways to show
Gods love to those around them.

REMEMBER VERSE
This is how God showed his love among us:
He sent his one and only Son into the world
that we might live through him.
1 John 4:9

Your older child can learn to show Gods love to others through her friendships.
Encourage her to be a good friend and to build bridges of friendship with her
classmates especially those who arent well liked by others.

OLDER KIDS
Your older child can learn to show Gods love to others through his friendships.
Encourage him to be a good friend and to build bridges of friendship with his
classmates especially those who arent well-liked by others.

TEACHABLE MOMENTS
After reading the Scripture passage, discuss the following together:
How do you think the experts on the Law felt when they heard this story?
Why do you think Jesus told this parable? What was the point He was making?
Whom does God call us to love?

BLESSING
A blessing can be a spoken prayer of commission, a portion of Scripture, or
words of encouragement and guidance over your child. For more information
about blessing your child, see the Blessing section in HomeFront: A Spiritual
Parenting Resource @ HomeFrontMag.com
A blessing to pray over your child:
May God fill you with His love so you know how completely He loves you.
May Gods love in you pour out onto others.

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