God Is Love: Sunday School Lesson for Kids on Jesus’ Love

1/16/2026

Sunday School Lesson: God Is Love

Big Idea: God loves me all the time
Bible Verse: 1 John 4:16 — “God is love.”
Bible Story: Jesus Welcomes the Children (Mark 10:13–16)
Age Group: 3–10 years
Time Length: 40 minutes

This Sunday School lesson for kids is designed to help children understand one of the most important truths in the Bible: God is love. In this engaging Bible lesson for children, kids will learn that God loves them all the time—when they are happy, sad, scared, or unsure. Using simple language and interactive teaching, this Christian lesson for kids shows how God’s love is real, personal, and never-ending.

Through a kid-friendly Bible story about Jesus welcoming the children, this children’s church lesson helps kids see how God’s love is shown through Jesus’ actions. Children will listen to the story, join in meaningful discussion, and talk about how they can trust God and show love to others in their everyday lives. The lesson also includes a hands-on craft, an easy memory verse with motions, guided prayer, and practical application ideas. This faith-based lesson for kids is perfect for Sunday School, children’s ministry, or home Bible time, and is written to encourage both teachers and children as they grow in faith together.

1. Welcome, Opening Prayer & Worship Time (8 minutes)

Teacher Welcome Script

“Good morning, friends! I’m so happy you are here today.
Today we are going to learn something very important and very true.
We are going to learn that God is love.

God loves you when you are happy.
God loves you when you are sad.
God loves you when you make good choices.
God loves you even when you make mistakes.

Let’s put our hands on our hearts and say together:
God loves me!”

Opening Prayer (Repeat After Me)

“Dear God,
Thank You for loving me.
Thank You for caring for me.
Help me learn today.
Amen.”

Worship Songs (with Motions)

  1. Jesus Loves Me

  • Hug yourself on “Jesus loves me”

  • Point to the Bible on “for the Bible tells me so”

  1. God Is So Good

  • Point up to God

  • Smile and clap gently

2. Bible Story (10 minutes)

Bible Truth + Bible Story Combined

The Bible tells us something very special:
“God is love.”

That means God is kind.
God is caring.
God’s love never stops.

Now let’s hear a story that shows us God’s love in action.

Bible Story: Jesus Welcomes the Children (Mark 10:13–16)

One day, Jesus was talking to many people.
Parents brought their children to Jesus.

They wanted Jesus to bless them.

But some adults said,
“No! Jesus is too busy.”

Jesus heard them, and He was not happy.

Jesus said,
“Let the children come to Me.”
“Do not stop them.”

Jesus welcomed the children.
He smiled at them.
He hugged them.
He put His hands on them and blessed them.

Jesus made time for children.
Jesus showed love to children.

This story teaches us something important:
When we see Jesus loving children,
we see God’s love.

Because God is love,
and Jesus shows us that love.

And just like Jesus loved those children,
God loves you—right now and always.

Teacher Prompt:
“Jesus loves children.”
(Have kids repeat.)
“Jesus loves me.”
(Have kids repeat.)

3. Discussion & Application (10 minutes)

Guided Discussion Questions

1. What does the Bible say about God?
👉 Answer: God is love.
💡 Explain: Everything God does comes from love.

2. How did Jesus treat the children in the story?
👉 Answer: He welcomed them and blessed them.
💡 Explain: Jesus showed love with His actions.

3. How do you think the children felt when Jesus welcomed them?
👉 Possible answers: Happy, safe, loved.

🤔 “What Would You Do If…?” Scenarios

• What would you do if you feel left out at school?
👉 Remember Jesus welcomes you. You can pray.

• What would you do if you feel sad or scared?
👉 Talk to God. God loves you all the time.

• What would you do if someone makes a mistake?
👉 Show love, just like Jesus did.

💛 Faith Connection

“Because God loves us, we can trust Him.
We can talk to God anytime.
We can show love to others.”

Prayer Prompt:
“Let’s whisper to God:
‘Thank You for loving me.’”

4. Craft Activity (8 minutes)

❤️ Craft: Heart Craft – “God Loves Me”

Purpose of the Craft

To remind children that God loves them all the time, just like Jesus showed love to children.

Materials

✂️ Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Give each child a heart-shaped paper.

  2. Write at the top: “God Loves Me”

  3. Help children write their name in the center.

  4. Let them color and decorate the heart.

  5. Say together:
    👉 “God loves [child’s name]!”

5.Memory Verse (With Motions) (4 minutes)

Verse: 1 John 4:16

“God is love.”

Motions

  • God – Point up

  • is – Hold hands together

  • love – Make a heart with hands

Practice

  • Repeat after teacher

  • Say it loud

  • Say it soft

  • Say it with motions only

6.Weekly Challenge (2 minutes)

Challenge: Show God’s Love

This week, try to show love by:

  • Giving a hug

  • Saying kind words

  • Helping at home

  • Praying when you feel scared

Say together:
“I show love because God loves me.”

7. Closing Prayer (2 minutes)

“Dear God,
Thank You for loving me all the time.
Thank You for Jesus.
Help me trust You.
Help me show love to others.
Amen.”

8. Final Questions & Review (5 minutes)

  1. What is our big idea today?
    👉 Answer: God loves me all the time.

  2. What does the Bible say about God?
    👉 Answer: God is love.

  3. Who showed love to children in our Bible story?
    👉 Answer: Jesus.

  4. Did Jesus welcome the children or send them away?
    👉 Answer: He welcomed them.

  5. Does God love you when you make mistakes?
    👉 Answer: Yes.

  6. How can you show God’s love this week?
    👉 Answer: Be kind, help others, pray.

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