What We Are Learning In Babies :: January Week 2

We’re Learning… I can love like Jesus.
Bible Story: A Short Man (Zacchaeus) ● Luke 19:1-10

As a family, read “A Short Man (Zacchaeus)” in Luke 19:1-10 from a children’s Bible. (CLICK HERE for children’s Bible recommendations.) 

After reading the Bible story, complete the activity together:

Memory Verse Activity: 

Activity Supplies: Playlist

• Before the activity, practice saying the memory verse and doing the motions a few times.

“Love each other (hug self)
as I (point up)
have loved you.” (point to self)
John 15:12b (open hands like a book)

• Play music from the playlist and have a dance party.

• After about 30 seconds, pause the music and encourage your toddler to stand very still or FREEZE.

• Lead them in saying the memory verse with the motions.

• After saying the verse, turn the music on again and repeat the activity every 30 seconds for as long as your toddler is interested.

• After the activity, say, “Great job! Who can love like Jesus?” and encourage your toddler to say, “I can love like Jesus!” 

• Then lead your toddler in prayer:
  “Dear Jesus, thank You for loving us! Please help us love others the way You do. We love You. In Jesus’ name, amen.”

📚ADD TO YOUR LIBRARY 📚

In addition to reading stories from the Bible each Sunday, we also read a book together that reinforces what we’re learning. This month, we’re reading “If Jesus Lived Inside My Heart.” If you’re looking for a faith-based book to add to your child’s library at home, you can learn more about this month’s book HERE!