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这个主日学课程将帮助孩子们理解神为什么爱我们，以及祂如何展示祂的爱。
主题
保证、仁慈、认识神、爱
等孩子(10分钟)
开头的祷告(5分钟)
参见：开头的祷告
背经节(12分钟)
就如祂在创立世界以前，在基督里拣选了我们，使我们在爱里，在祂面前，成为圣别、没有瑕疵。-以弗所书1:4a
各选这个经节的三到四个词写在单独的纸上（如果孩子比较多，每张纸上写更少的词）。与班级一起大声朗读经文，然后给每个孩子一张纸。让孩子们将纸朝外拿着让别人看到，这样他们就可以一起把词排列成正确的顺序。完成后，请孩子们再次大声朗读经文。如果需要，可以重复这个过程两到三次。
故事与讨论(15分钟)
介绍：
请班级想想人们表达爱的方式。将他们的建议列在黑板上。然后请孩子们列出神向我们展示祂的爱的方式。强调，圣经中的“爱”不仅仅是一种感觉，而是一种有意识的、牺牲的承诺。
强调，根据涉及的人际关系的不同（如浪漫、友谊、亲子、灵性等），有不同类型的爱。我们从神那里得到了最伟大的爱，因为尽管我们犯了罪，但祂仍然全然地爱我们。
读 约翰一书4:9（神因爱差遣了耶稣）
请一个孩子大声朗读经文。然后请孩子们陈述神是如何表达祂的爱的（祂差遣了耶稣）。
讨论问题：
1.为什么神差遣耶稣来到世界是如此重要？（否则我们的罪会永远将我们与神分开。）
2.从这节经文中我们学到了神的爱的什么特点？（那是牺牲的，承诺的，愿意为我们提供一条与祂和好的途径，无论我们的罪有多大等等。）
读 以弗所书1:4-6（神在爱里拣选了我们）
朗读经文。请孩子们评论引起他们注意的经文部分。强调我们被领到神的家中是在世界还未创造之前就已经确定的。
讨论问题：
1.当你被选上某人的队伍时你会有什么感觉？（好的，重要的等）
2.如果你没有被选中会有什么感觉？（难过的，生气的，不被爱的等）
3.那么，神在创造之前就选择了我们，这对祂有何意义？（祂的爱是永恒的。）
读 罗马书5:5（神在爱里赐给我们圣灵）
让一个孩子大声朗读经文，并简要概述神何时以及为何赐给我们圣灵。（参见约翰福音14:26，约翰福音15:26和使徒行传2作为参考）。简要解释圣灵的作用（代求者、教师、真理的见证者等）。
讨论问题：
1.我们要做什么才能得到神所赐的圣灵？（成为耶稣基督的信徒。）
2.如果我们没有圣灵，跟随基督会更难吗？（因为圣灵帮助我们引导与耶稣的个人关系。）
读 罗马书1:20（神通过创造向我们展现祂的爱）
朗读这节经文。讨论指向神美丽或智慧的创造（比如日出或盛开的花）。强调神的创造充满爱地引导我们承认祂，并最终接受通过耶稣基督得救的计划。因为这种令人难以置信的爱的展示，没有人有借口否认神。
讨论问题：
1.什么创造让你感到惊奇？（允许讨论。）
2.通过这段经文，我们对神的爱有什么认识？（它包含万物，无法否认。）
课堂活动(15分钟)
备选-课堂活动(10分钟)
应用(5分钟)
请孩子们闭上眼睛想象天国。几秒钟后，请学生们在闭着眼睛的情况下说出描述天国的词（比如美丽、幸福或完美）。然后请他们想象与耶稣面对面。让愿意的孩子陈述他们在天国见到耶稣时的感受（惊讶、不知所措、欢乐等）。之后，请孩子们睁开眼睛，并向他们重申，正是因为神的爱，我们才有机会与耶稣建立关系，并永远与祂同在天国。此外，还要补充说，接受神的这份爱的礼物是在死之前必须做出的个人选择。鼓励孩子们如果有关于救恩的问题，可以跟你、父母或其他基督教成年人交流。
下节课
下周再来学习一切善的源头。
结尾的祷告(2分钟)
参见：结尾的祷告
反馈单
课结束之前，把家庭反馈单给每个孩子。
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ATTRIBUTES OF GOD
LESSON 2: GOD IS LOVING
This Sunday school lesson will help children understand why God loves us and how He displays His love. by Leah Pittsigner
TOPICS
Assurance, Kindness, Knowing God, Love
AS KIDS ARRIVE (10 minutes)
Symbols of Love (Craft) Click here
OPENING PRAYER AND PRAISE (5 minutes)
Further info? Click here
MEMORY WORK (12 minutes)
"For He chose us in Him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in His sight." Ephesians 1:4a NIV
Write or type three to four words of the verse at a time on separate sheets of paper (if you have a larger class then you will need to write fewer words on each page). Read the scripture aloud with the class and then give each child a word sheet. Tell the children to hold their papers with the words facing out so they can work together to put the words in the correct order. Once completed, ask the class to read the verse aloud again. If desired, repeat this process two to three times to further emphasizememorizing this verse.
SCRIPTURE READING AND DISCUSSION (15 minutes)
Introduction:
Ask the class to think of ways that people show love. List their suggestions on the board. Then ask the children to list the ways God shows us His love. Make the distinction that biblical “love” is more than a feeling—it is an intentional, sacrificial commitment.
Emphasize that there are different types of love depending on the relationship of the people involved (such as romantic, friendship, parental, spiritual, etc). We receive the greatest example of love from God because He perfectly loves us in spite of our sins.
Read 1 John 4:9 (God lovingly sent Jesus)
Ask for a volunteer to read the passage aloud to the class. Then ask the children to state how God demonstrated His love (He sent Jesus). Add the answer to the introductory list if it is not already present.
Discussion Questions:
1. Why is it so important that God sent Jesus to earth? (Because otherwise our sin would keep us eternally separated from God.)
2. What do we learn about God’s love from this verse? (That it is sacrificial, committed, willing to provide a way for us to be reconciled regardless of our sin, etc.)
Read Ephesians 1:4-6 (God lovingly chose us)
Read the scripture to the class. Ask the children to comment on any parts of the passage that caught their attention. Emphasize that our adoption into God’s family was determined before the world was ever created. Add, “God chose us” to the introductory list if it is not already present.
Discussion Questions:
1. How does it feel when you are chosen to be on someone’s team? (good, important, etc)
2. How would it feel not to be chosen? (sad, angry, unloved, etc)
3. So, what does it say about God that He chose us before creating the earth? (That His love is eternal.)
Read Romans 5:5 (God lovingly gave us the Holy Spirit)
Allow a volunteer to read the verse out loud and give a short synopsis of when and why God gave us the Holy Spirit. (see John 14:26, John 15:26, and Acts 2 for reference). Briefly explain the roles of the Holy Spirit (intercessor, teacher, testifier of the truth, etc). Add, “God gave us the Holy Spirit” to the introductory list if it is not already present.
Discussion Questions:
1. What must we do to receive God’s gift of the Holy Spirit? (Become a believer in Jesus Christ.)
2. Why would it be harder to follow Christ if we didn’t have the Holy Spirit? (Because the Holy Spirit helps guide our personal relationship with Jesus.)
Read Romans 1:20 (God lovingly shows Himself through creation)
Read the verse to the class. Discuss a creation that points to the beauty or wisdom of God (such as a sunrise or blooming flower). Emphasize that God’s creations lovingly point us to acknowledge Him and ultimately accept His plan for salvation through Jesus Christ. And, because of this incredible display of love, no one has an excuse for denying God. Add, “God shows Himself through nature” to the introductory list if it is not already present.
Discussion Questions:
1. What creations amaze you? (Allow for discussion.)
2. What do we learn about God’s love through this passage? (That it encompasses everything and is impossible to ignore.)
CLASS EXERCISE (15 minutes)
Love Charades (Game) Click here
ALTERNATE CLASS EXERCISE (10 minutes)
God Is Loving (Puzzle) Click here
APPLICATION (5 minutes)
Ask the children to close their eyes and imagine Heaven. After a few moments, have students state descriptive words about Heaven (such as beautiful, happy, or perfect) while keeping their eyes closed. Then ask them to imagine seeing Jesus face-to-face. Allow volunteers to state how they will feel when they meet Jesus in Heaven. (amazed, overwhelmed, joyful, etc). Afterward, have the children open their eyes and reiterate to them that it is because of God’s love that any of us even have the chance to have a relationship with Jesus and live forever with Him in Heaven. Also, add that receiving this gift of God’s love is a personal choice that must be made before death. Encourage the children to speak to you, a parent, or another Christian adult if they have any questions about their salvation.
NEXT WEEK
Come back next week to learn about the source of all goodness.
CLOSING PRAYER (2 minutes)
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