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Ecclesiastes 4:9 (NLT)

Today’s memory verse from the Bible is Ecclesiastes 4:9:

Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. 

To succeed means to reach a goal or to accomplish or finish something you planned to do.

Let’s learn this verse together with some actions.

Stand facing the children and lead them in to repeat phrases and imitate the motions

Two people…. hold up the index finger on both hands.

Are better off than one,… hold up only one index finger, put the other hand down.

For they can help… hold up the other hand again and place both index fingers together.

Each other succeed…. Make a happy face and move both fingers forward together.

Repeat slowly a few more times.

David was better off with his friend Jonathan! David could not have escaped King Saul by himself. Jonathan loved David and risked his own life to help David. Good friends find a way to help each other even when it isn’t easy. Jesus is our friend too, and you can always trust that He will help you even when no one else is near.

Note: Preschool children may not be able to memorize the entire verse. They may simply repeat it with you. Be sure all children understand its meaning.