Same and Different
Recognize the melody of 'Jesus Loves Me'
Sing at least part of the song with hand motions
Understand that Jesus loves them personally
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.”
— John 3:16 (WEB)Demonstrates God's personal love, which is the core message of the 'Jesus Loves Me' song
Gather children and ask about things that make them feel loved
Introduce 'Jesus Loves Me' song with gentle explanation
Learn song with simple hand motions
Simpler: Sing only chorus with basic hand motions
Challenge: Add additional verses or create personal motions
Review song and talk about love
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore how we know Jesus loves us through the Bible
The 'Jesus Loves Me' song is a classic children's hymn that simplifies the profound message of God's love
Children might feel shy about singing or doing motions
Child's engagement, attempts to sing or move, facial expressions of understanding