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Unit 4: Jesus Is Alive
Week 41. The Loving Father
God runs to welcome us home.
Memory verse
his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran
Luke 15:20 (KJV, excerpt)
Read together
Read the Bible passage: Luke 15.
Picture story: The Loving Father
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
- Why was it hard for the son to go home?
- What does the father’s response say about God?
Do it
Write a welcome card to someone who has been away.
Pray
God, thank you for your open arms.
For the leader
Make this lesson warm and welcoming: finish with a hug or a high five.
You will need: A path of paper footprints.
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