Lesson Overview
Biblical Passage: Matthew 5:43–48Supporting Passage: Luke 10:25–37Memory Verse: Matthew 5:44Biblical Truth: Jesus is our example of how to truly love others.Context: In Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, He used a series of teachings that began with “You have heard that it was said . . . but I say . . . ” This study is the fourth of six lessons highlighting the Kingdom practices Jesus taught in the Sermon. Most of these practices or principles are exactly the opposite of the world’s expectations. We have seen that the most downcast are actually blessed, that strength is displayed by returning good for evil, and that God’s love is expressed by sacrificial service to others. In this lesson, Jesus calls us not only to love our enemies but also to pray for them.
Biblical Passage: Matthew 5:43–48Supporting Passage: Luke 10:25–37Memory Verse: Matthew 5:44Biblical Truth: Jesus is our example of how to truly love others.Context: In Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, He used a series of teachings that began with “You have heard that it was said . . . but I say . . . ” This study is the fourth of six lessons highlighting the Kingdom practices Jesus taught in the Sermon. Most of these practices or principles are exactly the opposite of the world’s expectations. We have seen that the most downcast are actually blessed, that strength is displayed by returning good for evil, and that God’s love is expressed by sacrificial service to others. In this lesson, Jesus calls us not only to love our enemies but also to pray for them.
Learning Goals:
Students will understand the need to love others as God loves us.
Students will apply their understanding by determining ways to show kindness to enemies.
Students will understand the need to love others as God loves us.
Students will apply their understanding by determining ways to show kindness to enemies.
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