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Unit 1: In the Beginning
Week 7. Good Rules
God’s rules are a gift that help us love him and each other.
Memory verse
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.
Deuteronomy 6:5 (KJV)
Read together
Read the Bible passage: Exodus 19 and 20.
Picture story: God’s Good Rules
The picture story is written for ages 3 to 8. Older children can enjoy it too, or read the Bible passage in their own Bible.
Talk about it
- How do rules show that someone loves us?
- What do you think the two big rules are?
Do it
Make a poster of the two great commandments (love God, love others).
Pray
God, help us to love you and to love others well.
For the leader
Frame the commandments as care, not a list of don’ts.
You will need: Paper and pens, a small fence or blocks.
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