Brothers Reunited
Understand that God can heal broken relationships
Learn how to seek forgiveness and reconciliation
Develop empathy for others who have been hurt
“Therefore if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, first go and be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.”
— Matthew 5:23-24 (WEB)Demonstrates the importance of seeking reconciliation before worship
In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll explore how God helps us make things right with people we've hurt.
Reconciliation means bringing people back together after they've been separated by hurt or anger.
Use BibleMouse Reconciliation Cards to practice saying sorry and forgiving
Simpler: Parent helps child with words
Challenge: Child creates their own reconciliation scenario
Review key lesson points about forgiveness
Dear God, help us be kind and forgive others like you forgive us.
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about Moses asking Pharaoh to free God's people
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!”
— 2 Corinthians 5:17 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Memory Verse Wrap: Write each word of the verse on a strip of tissue paper. Child wraps each word around the gift box, saying the word as they wrap. When complete, unwrap and reassemble the verse.
Reconciliation is a complex concept for young children. Be patient and use simple language.
Children may find it hard to admit when they're wrong
Attempts to use kind words and show empathy