Lesson 5, Week 6: Grandparents Teach Love

‘“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul

and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment.

And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself:’ All the Law

and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”’

Matthew 22:37-40 NIV

*Before you begin, ask God to reveal His truths to you as you study His Word.

Wow! We’ve covered a lot of territory this week.

Lessons 1 & 2:

Describe how you have put God first this week.___________________________________

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In what areas of your life are you lukewarm to God?_______________________________

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Why shouldn’t you allow God’s Name to be used as a curse word?_____________________

What does the Bible say?______________________________________________________

List one positive way you have demonstrated your love for God this week.______________

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Who is your neighbor?________________________________________________________

This week, did you find a way to show your love for your neighbor?___________ What did you

do?_________________________________________________________________________

Think of one way you can show love to your neighbor. Write it down. ___________________

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Enlist the help of your grandchildren in carrying out your plan.

Lessons 3 & 4:

Whose image have we been made in?________________________________________

Why is it important to love yourself?________________________________________

How can our words show that we don’t love ourselves?___________________________

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How is your self-image? Write it down and pray over it?_________________________

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Do you agree that forgiveness is the first step in healing?_________________________

Who do you need to forgive—love unconditionally?____________________________

When commenting on things in the world, in your community, and even in your family, show

that you are or aren’t loving unconditionally?

Modeling love is tough for all too often, we fall short. But we have a Mighty God who loves

deeply and can make up for our deficiencies. Will you ask Him to help you now?

Gracious Father, You are a God of love. We know that. It is what first drew us to You.

Hear our prayer O’LORD. When we fall short on loving ourselves, our neighbors, and loving others unconditionally, please enable us. It is then that we pray Holy Spirit fill us so that we may overflow with love. Help us to model love to our grandchildren. In Jesus Name, Amen.