Kindness Bible Lesson (Fruit of the Spirit)

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This is the fifth Bible lesson in our series based on the Fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5. Each particular lesson plan explains a specific character quality that God creates in us through his Spirit. These lessons are designed to accompany the printable Fruit of the Spirit coloring book from our website. Be sure to scroll down to see the Kindness Necklace craft directions. Click here to see all the lessons in this series.

Suggested Age Group : 1rst-3rd Grades
Scripture : Galatians 5:22-23, Proverbs 3:3, Micah 6:8, Ephesians 4:32, Titus 3:3-5a
Exegetical Idea : Kindness is a fruit of the Spirit, available to all believers as they abide in Christ.
Pedagogical Idea : As believers, we are able to display the fruit of kindness as we abide and trust in Christ.
Cognitive Aim : Children will know kindness is modeled most greatly by our God, is made possible through Christ, and is a fruit of the Holy Spirit.
Affective Aim : Children will feel thankful for God’s great kindness towards them.
Behavioral Aim : Children will do five acts of kindness this week and pray for God to help them produce the fruit of kindness.
Memory Verse : Ephesians 4:32, “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.” (ESV)
Lesson Overview

  1. Kindle Curiosity (5 minutes) Description: Find the letters to discover the topic of today’s lesson. Supplies: Bible, marker/chalk board with Galatians 5:22-23 written out, eight pieces of paper with one letter written on each: K, I, N, D, N, E, S, S.
  2. God Revealed (15 minutes) Description: Read and discuss Scripture about kindness. Supplies: Bible, dry erase or chalk board.
  3. Personal Pursuit (10 minutes) Description: Discuss five ways to show kindness this week, make necklaces, color Fruit of the Spirit sheet. Supplies: Bible, dry erase or chalk board, cardstock or poster board, yarn or twine, crayons, Fruit of the Spirit coloring sheet: Fruit of the Spirit ; Kindness coloring pages
  4. Daily Knowing (7-10 minutes) Description: Memorize Ephesians 4:32, pray together. Supplies: Notecards for parents with Ephesians 4:32 written on one side. On the other, instruct parents to ask their children what 5 acts of kindness they are going to do this week.

**For the fruit of the Spirit lessons, you could make a tree for the wall labeled “believer” or “Christian.” Each week you can add the particular attribute you are teaching about. This week, you would add “kindness,” allowing a child to place it on the branch of the tree. I would encourage you to only use one type of fruit (if you are writing each virtue on a fruit), for though there are several virtues produced by the Spirit, they are all one type of fruit: the fruit of the Spirit. There are also several object lessons and activities on the website that would complement this lesson if you have more time with your children. Many activities over the fruit of the Spirit would work well as the children are arriving.
Preparation:

1. Kindle Curiosity (5 minutes)

2. God Revealed (15 minutes)

3. Personal Pursuit (10 minutes)

4. Daily Knowing (7-10 minutes)

Craft: Make Kindness Necklaces

This idea is based on Proverbs 3:3. Draw a heart on a piece of cardstock or poster board like the example below. You can make them as big as you want! Write Proverbs 3:3 and Kindness on the inside. Punch a hole and loop twine or yarn through. Tie a knot to make a necklace. Let your children decorate their necklaces.
Kindness Necklace (step #1)
Kindness Necklace (step #2)
Kindness Necklace (step #2)

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