Love Your Enemies OSHI ONLINE SUNDAY SCHOOL

Welcome

Today, Jesus says to love our enemies and shows us how to love even when it's hard.

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What was your high and low this week?

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God's Word

Jesus' words from Matthew 5:43-47 NLT:

43 “You have heard the law that says, ‘Love your neighbor’ and hate your enemy. 44 But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! 45 In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven. For he gives his sunlight to both the evil and the good, and he sends rain on the just and the unjust alike. 46 If you love only those who love you, what reward is there for that? Even corrupt tax collectors do that much. 47 If you are kind only to your friends, how are you different from anyone else? Even pagans do that.

Talk

What do you think about Jesus saying to love our enemies? Is this easy or hard? How does Jesus help us do hard things and give us an example to follow? Who can you show God's love to this week (even if it's hard)?

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Decorate hearts as a reminder to share God's love even when it's hard.

Have fun with a puzzle about the story.

Pray

Dear Jesus, You show us perfect love. Help us to love our enemies. Amen.

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