Show Notes
Anna and Matt learn about compassion with help from their friend Nurse Amy. When Matt loses his pet goldfish, they talk about how God is Compassionate—He sees, cares, and acts when His children are in need. Through the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead, kids discover that God shows His greatest compassion by sending Jesus to save sinners.
What You’ll Learn:
💗 God is Compassionate: He sees, cares, and acts when His children are in need.
🩹 Jesus Shows Compassion: He wept with His friends and raised Lazarus from the dead.
✝️ The Greatest Compassion: God sent Jesus to save sinners and bring eternal life.
📖 Memory Verse: “The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love.” — Psalm 145:8
🎵 Song We Sing: “God Is Good” — a joyful song celebrating God’s goodness and love that endures forever.
Try This at Home:
🗣️ Talk About It: As a family, name ways you’ve seen God’s compassion this week.
💌 Show Compassion: Write a card or do something kind for someone who’s sad, sick, or in need.
🙏 Pray Together: Thank God for His compassion and ask Him to help you care for others like Jesus does.
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