Discussion

Have children use their Ten Commandments Minibooks made in Lesson 2 or the Ten Commandments Poster to discuss different scenarios and determine which commandment applies to each situation. Encourage consideration and discussion if a child selects a different commandment than the one listed. Through this process, children can engage and the Holy Spirit can bring deeper understanding. Then have them say whether the commandment falls under “Loving God” or “Loving Others.” You may create your own scenarios and expand this activity if time allows.

Ready?

You find a wallet with cash in it at the mall. 8

When your parents take you shopping, you are satisfied with the shoes they can afford even though they are not the expensive brand that many of your friends wear. 5, 10

A friend says God’s name when he is mad about losing a game. 3

You quickly finish a chore your mother or father asks you to do. 5

You have to decide if you should join a soccer league that has games on Sunday morning. 4

You think angry and harmful thoughts against a group of people at school. 6

You download worship songs to worship God. 1, 2

You and two friends are caught breaking rules. You are tempted to blame them to escape punishment. 9

You decide not to wear a certain shirt because it has a picture of an idol on it. 2

A man and a woman have been happily married for 25 years. 7

You realize that the cashier gave you too much change back when you purchased an item at the store. 8

You are very careful and thoughtful when using the name of God and Jesus. 3

Someone tells you an untrue story about a friend that would deeply hurt them. You are tempted to share the gossip with others. 9

Your friend just received a new phone as a gift—the model you are saving to buy but won’t have the money for months! 10

Your friends invite you to a sleepover on Saturday night and you stay up all night. You are so exhausted on Sunday morning that you are tempted to skip church. 4

Recite the SuperTruth: “I will obey God’s rules even when the world says I don’t have to.”