Lesson 51 - Faith, Hope, And Love
So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love. (1 Corinthians 13:13)
Faith
Parent Explanation:
Faith means believing in God and knowing He is always with us, even if we can’t see Him. It’s trusting that God loves us and listens when we talk to Him.
Questions to Ask:
What is faith? (Answer: Believing and trusting in God)
How can we show we have faith? (Discuss praying, talking about God, being confident in His presence)
Hand Motions:
Hands Over Heart: Place hands over the heart to signify trust and belief.
Looking Up: Look upwards to symbolize looking to God in faith.
Activities:
Faith Collage: Create a collage with pictures or drawings of things that remind us of God’s presence (sun, clouds, stars).
Interactive Question: What do you believe about God?
Hope
Parent Explanation:
Hope is like when you feel excited about your birthday coming. It’s knowing good things will happen because God loves us and has good plans for us.
Questions to Ask:
What is hope? (Answer: Looking forward to good things)
Can you think of something you are hoping for? (Encourage sharing personal hopes)
Hand Motions:
Hands Clasped Together: Clasp hands in front, symbolizing hopeful waiting.
Eyes Sparkling: Point to eyes, then open them wide to show brightness and expectation.
Activities:
Hope Chest: Decorate a small box where children can place notes or drawings of what they hope for.
Question: What do you hope to do when you get older?
Love
Parent Explanation:
Love is the best way to show we care about others. It means being kind, not getting angry quickly, and always being there for our friends and family.
Questions to Ask:
What are some ways we can show love? (Answer: Sharing, being patient, helping others)
Why is love so important? (Discuss how love makes everyone feel happy and safe)
Hand Motions:
Heart Hands: Make a heart shape with hands.
Hugging Arms: Wrap arms around self and then open them as if giving a hug to someone.
Activities:
Love Banner: Create a banner with words and pictures that show love (hearts, smiling faces, helping hands).
Question: Who do you love and how do you show them?