Lesson Plan: Jesus Shows Kindness 

Purposeful Design – Lesson 6: Jesus Shows Kindness

Goal: Students will learn that Jesus loves all children and welcomes them into His presence.

Activating Prior Knowledge (APK): (5 minutes)

1. Teacher Introduction:

• Say: “Who loves you at home? How do they show they love you?”

• Allow students to share examples.

2. Visual Prompt:

• Show a picture of Jesus surrounded by children.

• Ask: “Who do you think loves all of us the most?”

3. Connect: Transition to talking about Jesus’ love for everyone, including children.

Materials:

• Picture of Jesus with children.

New Information (Bible Story): (15 minutes)

1. Teacher Narration

• Read Mark 10:13-16 from a simplified, child-friendly version or a children’s Bible.

• Explain:

• The disciples initially stopped the children from coming to Jesus, but He corrected them.

• Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me,” because He values and loves them deeply.

• Jesus’ love is unconditional and for all children.

2. Interactive Role Play

• Setup: Assign roles:

• Some students as children.

• Some as disciples.

• Teacher plays Jesus.

• Activity: Reenact the story while narrating. Guide students to show emotions (e.g., happy children, surprised disciples).

Materials:

• Bible or child-friendly Bible storybook.

• Props like scarves, small baskets, or toys to enhance the role play.

Biblical Integration

• Emphasize: Jesus’ love is personal. He loves them and wants them to talk to Him in prayer.

Technological Integration

• Play a short video/animation about the story (2–3 minutes).

Application (Activity): (25 minutes)

Craft: “Jesus Loves Me” Heart

1. Instructions:

• Give each child a heart-shaped cutout.

• Have them:

• Decorate it with markers, stickers, and the words “Jesus Loves Me.”

• Draw or paste a picture of themselves on the heart.

2. Discussion:

• As they work, ask:

• “How does it feel knowing Jesus loves you?”

• “What are ways you can show Jesus’ love to others?”

Materials:

• Heart-shaped cutouts.

• Markers, stickers, glue, personal photos, or blank paper for self-portraits.

Generalization (Closing): (10 minutes)

1. Discussion:

• Ask:

• “Why did Jesus tell the disciples to let the children come to Him?”

• “How do we know Jesus loves us?”

2. Song:

• Sing “Jesus Loves Me” together.

3. Prayer:

• Lead a simple prayer:

• Thank Jesus for His love.

• Ask for His help in sharing His love with others.