Bible Study

Have children look up each Bible passage, then lead a discussion using the questions below. The passages do not have to be done in order. Choose as many as time allows.

1.  Colossians 4:5-6

⁵Live wisely among those who are not believers, and make the most of every opportunity. ⁶Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone.

Ask:

• What does verse 5 mean to you?
• Give some practical examples of how you think this might look in everyday life.
• Considering our SuperVerse, why is verse 5 important? How does this relate to the SuperVerse?
• What does verse 6 mean to you in regard to people who don’t know Jesus?
• Relate verse 6 to our SuperVerse for today.

2.  Hebrews 13:1-3

¹Keep on loving each other as brothers and sisters. ²Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it! ³Remember those in prison, as if you were there yourself. Remember also those being mistreated, as if you felt their pain in your own bodies.

Ask:

• Why is it important to love each other, especially as the second coming of Jesus draws nearer?
• Mark your place in Hebrews 13 and look up John 13:35. Compare this to Hebrews 13:1. Why is this important to do? What difference might this make to people who see us and don’t know Jesus?

“Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are My disciples.”

• What do you think verse 2 means? Do you think this still happens today, or just back in Bible times?
• What does this tell us about how we should live our life each day? Relate this to Colossians 4:5, which we just discussed.
• In Hebrews 13:3, what is our responsibility to others in this life?
• How can this help us to pray more effectively?
• Relate this verse to our SuperVerse. Do you see the importance for showing God’s love to others?

3.  1 Peter 4:8–10

⁸Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins. ⁹Cheerfully share your home with those who need a meal or a place to stay. ¹⁰God has given each of you a gift from His great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.

Ask:

• What do you think verse 8 means, to cover a multitude of sins? Gives us the ability to not focus on the sin but to show love and mercy toward others and to pray for them and help them regardless of their sin. Look past the sin and focus on helping to bring others to a place of forgiveness and restoration.
• What are we to do with the things we have? Share—use them as a tool to show love.
• Have you ever considered what gifts God has given you? Can you name one or two?
• Does God give everyone the same gift? What does that say about the power and importance of the church, when we all use our different gifts in regard to our SuperTruth? Much more effective and powerful, stronger to evangelize and represent God’s love and to help others.
• Look at verse 10; what is the purpose of God’s gifts? What responsibility do we have with what we are given? To use them to serve others.