What We Are Learning In Elementary :: February Week 4
February Overview: God’s love for us is more than just an encouragement or a warm feeling — His love changes how we live, including the choices we make every day.
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Scripture: Luke 15:11-32 (The Prodigal Son)
Focus: Jesus told a story to show that God’s love is forgiving and full of grace.
Bottom Line: Jesus teaches us that God welcomes us back and gives us a new start.
Application: We can always turn back to God because He loves us and forgives us.
This week, kids will hear the story of the Prodigal Son — a son who decided to leave his family but was welcomed home with love and joy when he returned. Jesus used this story to help us understand what God’s love is really like. God doesn’t turn us away when we mess up. Instead, He invites us back, forgives us, and gives us a fresh start. This truth helps kids know we can always come to God, no matter what.
💬 Family discussion questions:
What choices did the son make in the story?
How did the father respond when his son came home?
What does this story teach us about God’s love and forgiveness?
🕰 Engage in everyday moments together this week:
When You Get Up: Tell your child, “God loves you, and He will never turn you away if you make a mistake.”
While You’re At Home: Talk about what it means that God has grace for us.
As You’re On The Way: Share how your family can choose grace and forgiveness when someone makes a mistake.
When You Lie Down: Pray, “God, thank You for loving us and welcoming us back. Thank You for giving us a new start.”