![]() ![]() Consider saying, “Thank you God for making unique,” after each comment. Say, “So let’s also praise God for our unique qualities! Think of something about your appearance or personality that makes you special and share it with the class.” Give an example for yourself and then ask for volunteers to share how they are unique. Point out that the author of these verses (David) praised God for making him unique. Ask, “So if everyone is created in God’s image, then why are we unique (to fulfill his purposes and represent his power and glory)?” Read Psalm 139:13-14.The same is true for being made in God’s image.” List five to ten qualities of God on the board and ask for volunteers to comment on which qualities they share with God. Say, “Sharing the image of involves more than our physical appearances and includes spiritual qualities as well. Say, “An easy way to understand how we all share God’s image is by considering who we look and act like in our family.” Give the class an example of someone you resemble physically and mentally/spiritually. Reiterate to the class that every person on earth is created in God’s image.Say, “Over the next few weeks, we are going to learn why life is important to God and what we can do to help protect, and value, his most precious creation.” Start the lesson by explaining the phrase, “Sanctity of Life” (the God-ordained value, or sacredness, of all human life because every person is created in God’s image). ![]() Say, “Today we are going to learn what it really means to be made in God’s image.” Explain to the class that God cares so much about us that he created us as reflections of him. After your example say, ‘I am made in God’s image.’” Again, lead the discussion and allow students to chime in as they feel comfortable. It’s often easy for us to see good things in other people but only see bad qualities in ourselves. Then comment, “Now we are going to state something we like about ourselves. Think of someone you know and tell the class what you admire about that person.” Start the discussion by giving your own example and then allow students to volunteer sharing. ICE BREAKER ACTIVITY: Say, “Before we begin today’s lesson we are going to talk about things we admire in other people. Please prepare our hearts to accept your truth regarding our importance to you. OPENING PRAYER: “Lord, help us understand why you value human life. MATERIAL(S): “God Loves You” mirror craft (from Oriental Trading or make your own alternative at home) MAIN IDEA: We know God values human life because he made us in his image, gave us unique qualities, and sent Jesus to die for our sins. OBJECTIVE: To learn what “Sanctity of Life” means and understand that being created in God’s image shows how much he loves and values us. Children will learn that even though all people are made in God’s image, he deliberately made them individually unique as wonderful and beautiful displays of his power and glory. ![]() “Made in God’s Image,” is the first lesson of a mini-series dedicated to teaching children about the Sanctity of Life. He took the care – before we were even born – to ordain our days and then “knit” us together in the womb. ![]()
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