Lesson 2: How Much Does God Love You?
Before the lesson:
Print out photos of each family member and one of the whole family together.
Paste the photos in the middle of card stock in the shape of a heart.
Cut each heart into a jigsaw puzzle of 10 pieces or more.
Make heart shaped cookies for refreshments.
Print out photos of each family member and one of the whole family together.
Paste the photos in the middle of card stock in the shape of a heart.
Cut each heart into a jigsaw puzzle of 10 pieces or more.
Make heart shaped cookies for refreshments.
Lesson Purpose:
To discover the unconditional love God has for each of us and to understand how to love others.
(You may want to use a tablet or computer screen to help family members follow along in the lesson)
Opening Prayer
Scripture
John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten
Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Opening Songs:
Song #1
I Feel My Savior's Love (click to see words and hear music)
Song #2
My Heavenly Father Loves Me (Click to see words and hear music)
God's Love
What is unconditional love?
He loves us no matter what. We need to thank him every day for that unconditional love.
From the songs we just sang, how do we know God love us?
Just the fact that he sent us to this wonderful earth and then allows us to communicate to him through prayer and thank him for the things he has given us. As you do this you will feel his love for you.
John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten
Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Opening Songs:
Song #1
I Feel My Savior's Love (click to see words and hear music)
Song #2
My Heavenly Father Loves Me (Click to see words and hear music)
God's Love
What is unconditional love?
He loves us no matter what. We need to thank him every day for that unconditional love.
From the songs we just sang, how do we know God love us?
Just the fact that he sent us to this wonderful earth and then allows us to communicate to him through prayer and thank him for the things he has given us. As you do this you will feel his love for you.
Elder Jeffery R. Holland said in the April 2016 Conference:
"My brothers and sisters, the first great commandment of all eternity is to love God with all of our heart, might, mind, and strength—that’s the first great commandment. But the first great truth of all eternity is that God loves us with all of His heart, might, mind, and strength. That love is the foundation stone of eternity, and it should be the foundation stone of our daily life. Indeed it is only with that reassurance burning in our soul that we can have the confidence to keep trying to improve, keep seeking forgiveness for our sins, and keep extending that grace to our neighbor".
Read the scripture again.
So what is the most important thing God has done for us?
Who should we love?
Mark 12:
28 And one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together, and perceiving that he had answered them well, asked him, Which is the first commandment of all?
29 And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord:
30 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.
31 And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.
How do we love God
In The Guide To The Scriptures under the topic Love - it says:
Love for God includes devotion, adoration, reverence, tenderness, mercy, forgiveness, compassion, grace, service, gratitude, kindness.
What does each word means to you (discuss each).
Those who love God
1 Corinthians 2:9
9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
How should we love others
We should follow example of Jesus to love everyone and help all of those we can.
Every word he spoke, every step he took, every breath he breathed, until with his last breath in which he said "It is finished", were all done with His love for us.
What can we do to have love in our Home?
Discuss video (You may want to pause it on each word)
Activity
Pass out the puzzles to each person (younger children may need a helping partner)
Have races putting the puzzles together and trade. Keep track of the winners in each round.
You could also time each person to see how long it takes them to put each puzzle together.
After the activity emphasis the fact that we all have talents in different areas but the object of this lesson is to put each person and the family together as a heart (or with love).
Activity
Pass out the puzzles to each person (younger children may need a helping partner)
Have races putting the puzzles together and trade. Keep track of the winners in each round.
You could also time each person to see how long it takes them to put each puzzle together.
After the activity emphasis the fact that we all have talents in different areas but the object of this lesson is to put each person and the family together as a heart (or with love).
Challenge
This week remember to sincerely thank Heavenly Father for your blessing by name, and for his unconditional love for you. Also express your love for Him. Ask Him to inspire you for ways to help others - then do it!
Closing Song
Love One Another (Click to see words and hear music)
Closing Prayer
Refreshments
Heart Shaped Cookies with each persons name or initials on them. As you pass out the cookies have them think about how they can love God and others more.
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