Elementary – Gentleness Week 1

Memory Verse:
Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowances for each other’s faults because of your love. — Ephesians 4:2

Definition

Gentleness: Responding in a kind and careful way.

Scripture Reference

Psalm 23

Teaching Truth

God responds to us with gentleness.

Questions to Ask Your Child

  • What is the role of a shepherd? What is the role of the sheep?

    • The shepherd’s role is to lead, guide, and care for his sheep. The sheep’s role is to follow the shepherd.

  • Read Psalm 23 together. In what ways do we see God responding to us with gentleness?

    • He leads us, guides us, comforts us, provides for us.

  • What is the most important way God shows his gentleness toward us?

    • By sending his son Jesus to pay for our sins so that we could have a relationship with him now and be with him forever.