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 (NLT)
Definition
Gentleness: Responding in a kind and careful way
Teaching Truth
God responds to us with gentleness
Questions to Ask Your Child
READ PSALM 23. How is God described? (Shepherd) Who are we? (Sheep)
Why do you think David was confident that with God he had all that he needed? (David knew that good shepherds always take care of their sheep and that the Lord would take care of his needs and protect him too.)
Does God promise we will always get to be in green meadows and by peaceful streams? (No) According to this verse, what might we have to walk through? (Dark valleys, hard times)
What do you think it means that God pursues us with love all the days of our lives? (Even if we run away from Him, He will continue to chase after us and show us His love. He wants us to follow Him even after we run away because He is a good shepherd who is kind and will care for us.)
Activity
Write each word from this month’s memory verse (Ephesians 4:2 NLT) on a sticky note. Post the notes on the inside of your car…on the dashboard, backs of the seat, etc. As you drive around, practice saying the verse. Each time you come to a stop light, remove one of the sticky notes and see if you can still say the verse. You could also mix the sticky notes up and have a sibling unscramble them before you get to the next light!