Bible Lesson for Kids: Friendship
Bible Lessons For Kids: Friendship
The story of Ruth and Naomi is often one that is overlooked when it comes to children. However, it is such a poignant look at friendship in the Bible as well as brotherly love. Selflessness is woven throughout the story. In addition we see God’s love and provision for both Ruth and Naomi.
Ruth and Naomi Concept Activity:
The Look of Friendship:
Items Needed:
Photo Albums or Pictures of Friends and Family
Instructions:
Allow your children to observe what friendship looks like. Ask them what they notice in the pictures ( examples: smiles, people hugging, helping each other ect.)
The Lesson, Ruth and Naomi:
Please Read the Story of Naomi and Ruth from The Jesus Calling Bible Storybook pages 88-91
Naomi leaves everything she has in order to accompany Ruth on a cross country trip and likewise, Ruth is willing to work in the wheat fields in order to provide for them both.
At the end of the story children will be able to understand the meaning of friendship. Furthermore, they will understand that loving your neighbor means putting yourself last at times. Being a friend is obedience to God and He wants us to love others before ourselves. This is a perfect lesson for toddlers in particular because they are learning how to love others, even when they don’t want to.
Discussion Questions:
- Why did Naomi go with Ruth on her trip?
Because she loved her, they were best friends
- How did Ruth show Naomi love?
She got a job working in the fields.
- Who did Ruth meet in the fields?
Boaz
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Ruth and Naomi Theme Song :
Ruth and Naomi Memory Verse:
Romans 12:10
“ Be devoted to one another in brotherly love.”
Ruth and Naomi Craft: Items Needed:
Friendship Bracelets
Items Needed:
Elastic String
Masking Tape
Beads ( use beads with larger holes for smaller kids)
Steps:
- Using the masking tape, attach one end of the elastic to a table or hard surface.
- String the Beads
- Make a bracelet by securing both ends using a double knot.
- Wear, Share and Enjoy
A Word on Bibles, we have quite a few versions of the Bible, these are our favorites for very young kids all the way to middle school aged kids. Of course God’s word can be accessible at any age but having a version with language that children can understand is vital to their comprehension and spiritual growth:
9 and up : The Action Bible
Ages 5-8 years old: The Jesus Storybook Bible
Ages 1-4 years: The Toddler’s Bible
-Patience
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