JESUS WARNED ABOUT NOT LOVING
MATTHEW 23
Continue the conversation throughout the week with your kids by asking them questions pertaining to the lesson from Sunday at Redemption Kids.
The questions asked below were asked on Sunday during our time at Redemption Kids. Take some time to read the passage together, discuss the questions, watch a BRAND NEW video of the lesson, memorize the Bible verse, and remember the big idea of this week!
Ask the Questions
Bigs Discussion Questions
What was your favorite part of today’s Bible story?
What did you learn about God in today’s Bible story?
Why did Jesus say the religious leaders were like snakes?
How is Jesus the perfect Prophet? God speaks to us through Jesus.
Elementary Discussion Questions
What were some things the religious leaders did that were sinful?
Remind kids that the religious leaders exalted themselves, made up rules, did things to make themselves look good, were not just or merciful, were greedy, etc. Help kids see that without Jesus, we can act like the Pharisees. Tell kids that Jesus’ warnings about the religious leaders are kind because they help us see our sin and how to turn away from it.
How do we receive new hearts that can love God and others?
Discuss how it is only by faith in Jesus that God changes our hearts so we can love Him andothers rightly. Explain that Jesus died on the cross to take away our sin and that when we believe in Him our sinful hearts are made new.
What are some ways we show we love God and others?
Answers will vary. Lead kids to discuss how we show love to God by living to honor and glorify Him in all we say and do. Tell kids that we put God first in our lives and show others that He is most important. Explain that when we love others, we are also loving God too. Tell kids that we can show love to others in many different ways by putting others before ourselves and being willing to serve them.
Watch the Videos
Remember the 3 B’s
Big Picture Question: How is Jesus the perfect Prophet? Jesus perfectly reveals God the Father and fulfills what the prophets spoke.
Big Idea: Jesus said that the greatest commandments are to love God and love others.
Bible Verse to Memorize - “The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your brothers—it is to him you shall listen—” Deuteronomy 18:15
Practice Catechism
Question 51: Of what advantage to us is Christ’s ascension?
Answer: Christ is now advocating for us in the presence of his Father and also sends us his Spirit.
Question 52: What hope does everlasting life hold for us?
Answer: That we will live with and enjoy God forever in the new heaven and the new earth, where we will be forever freed from all sin in a renewed, restored creation.
