The Power of God’s Love
Theme: Jesus draws people to Himself.
Scripture: John 12:28-33
Get Ready: Click here to get your complete supply list for this lesson.
The Children’s Sermon
You’ll Need:
● Several metal objects, such as paper clips, a washer, staples, and a jar lid
● A strong magnet
Do This:
SAY: As you see, we have several small metal objects today. (Pass around the
objects so kids can take a look.) We also have a magnet. Let’s explore how the
metal objects react to the magnet. (Lead kids in exploring.)
The magnet has great power and will draw many objects to itself. It reminds me of
something that Jesus taught about Himself. The people who were following Jesus
thought Jesus had come to set up an earthly kingdom. But Jesus came to earth to
die for our sins so that we could join Him in His heavenly kingdom. Even so,
because Jesus knew He would soon be crucified, He said to His followers, "I am
very troubled...What should I do? Should I pray to the Father and ask Him to save
me?”
ASK:
● How do you think you’d answer Him? (Pause)
Jesus told the people, “No, this is the very reason that I came, and when I am
lifted up, I will draw everyone to Myself." (John 12:32) The Bible tells us that He told
them this so they would know how He was going to die.
The drawing power of this magnet is very strong, but it’s nothing compared to the
drawing power of Jesus. (Demonstrate with magnet.) When we see His great love,
we’re drawn to Him. He willingly died on the cross to pay the price for our sin, and
when we trust in Him, we receive the right to become the children of God.
Even after we become God's children, we will still make choices that aren’t
pleasing to Him. But that doesn’t mean He will stop loving us. He has the power to
draw us back to Himself. There is no power stronger than the love of Jesus.
PRAY: Dear God, we thank You that Jesus was willing to be lifted up on the cross
so we can have eternal life. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Hooked on Jesus Video
You’ll Need:
● “Power of God’s Love” video
● Something to play the video
Do This:
Show them the video.
ASK:
● What does it mean to you that God draws you to Himself?
● What are some ways you’ve seen Jesus’ love this week?
Cross Snacks
You’ll Need:
● Skewer sticks - two per child
● Various fruits
● Bowls
● Paper plates
● Napkins
Get Ready: Cut up various fruit into smaller pieces and put each fruit in its own
bowl.
Do This:
Follow these steps to make the cross snacks:
● Give each child a paper plate, napkin, and two skewer sticks.
● Instruct kids to thread their favorite fruits onto their sticks.
● Once finished, invite kids to lay one stick horizontally across the vertical stick
to form a cross.
● Let kids enjoy while you discuss today’s lesson.
SAY: God’s love isn’t like any other love we know. God's love is powerful! His love
is so powerful that it alone can defeat our punishment for sin and death. Jesus
died on the cross to pay the price for our sins, but Jesus didn’t stay dead. He even
defeated death. Three days after dying on the cross, Jesus rose from the dead.
That is powerful love. I hope you know this love. Please let me know if you would
ever like to talk more about this love.
Complete Supply List:
● Several metal objects, such as paper clips, a washer, staples, and a jar lid
● A strong magnet
● “Power of God’s Love” video
● Something to play the video
● Skewer sticks - two per child
● Various fruits
● Bowls
● Paper plates
● Napkins
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