We naturally want to see people like that suffer as punishment for their deeds…but let’s look at what Jesus said about the topic: What makes someone difficult to work with? And what might we want to do to people who hurt us? Expand the challenging concept further by discussing public “villains” or enemies, like political antagonists or corrupt leaders of the past (Hitler, Herod, etc.). Invite students to share stories of bullies or enemies. Explain that today’s lesson will involve a similar concept. They had to twist their expectations a bit and do what did not come naturally. Play a few rounds of this and talk about what was challenging. If the leader says to lift a left foot, kids should lift their right. Open this concept with a game…play “Simon says” but instead of following “Simon”’s directions, kids should do the opposite. Lesson Opening: Simon says…do the opposite! Sometimes the things Jesus taught seem strange, or seem like the opposite of what we might naturally want to do. “Turn the Other Cheek” Activity ideas from Sermons 4 Kids Love Your Enemies Coloring Page from Sojourn Kids Excellent Sermon on the Mount teaching activities from Mission Bible Class Download our 11-page coloring book on the Fruit of the Spirit (includes a page on Loving Others).Compare another lesson plan on Matthew 5:38-48.Materials Needed: Bean bags, paper towel tubes, paper (various colors) cut into heart shapes string tape stickers pipe cleaners.īonus Ideas: More activities to help you teach this scripture passage. Free Lesson Downloads PDF □ Bible Heroes ⚔️ Free Lesson "Do Not FEAR" Coloring Pages
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