SECTION 4.6 NIV 1

When we remember how much grace God gives to us, we should want to show grace to others. God’s Word tells us to do good to everyone, especially those in our Christian family. Sometimes we may not feel like helping others, but the Holy Spirit can make us willing and strong to help others. MAIN IDEA NIV 2

GALATIANS 6:9-10 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. MEMORY VERSES NIV 3

Share what you wrote about or drew in Start Here. INTRODUCTION NIV 4

Why do you think it’s important to help others? INTRODUCTION NIV 5

1. Because God helped us and gave us so much grace, we need to be willing to help others and give them grace. MAIN LESSON NIV 6

MAIN LESSON John 15:12 My command is this: that you love one another as I have loved you. NIV 7

2. People have many different needs, and God can use anyone as a helper. MAIN LESSON NIV 8

Hebrews 13:16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. MAIN LESSON NIV 9

3. All those who have trusted Christ as Savior become part of one big Christian family. We should take care of those in our Christian family first, so every part of God’s family can work at its best. We should also help those outside of our Christian family, which is a way to share the gospel! MAIN LESSON NIV 10

Galatians 6:9-10 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. MAIN LESSON NIV 11

Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. MAIN LESSON NIV 12

4. We should feel encouraged and not grow tired of helping others, because God will give us an eternal reward for doing good. The Holy Spirit will help us do good to others, even when we don’t feel like it. MAIN LESSON NIV 13

MAIN LESSON NIV Galatians 6:9-10 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. 14

Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. MAIN LESSON NIV 15

FAITH IN ACTION 1.Whom should we help? 2.Why is it important to help others in our Christian family? 3.What are some ways people need help? 4.How can you help others this week? NIV 16

Because God helped us and gave us so much grace, we need to be willing to help others and give them grace. SUM IT UP NIV 17

People have many different needs, and God can use anyone as a helper. SUM IT UP NIV 18

All those who have trusted Christ as Savior become part of one big Christian family. We should take care of those in our Christian family first, so every part of God’s family can work at its best. We should also help those outside of our Christian family, which is a way to share the gospel! SUM IT UP NIV 19

We should feel encouraged and not grow tired of helping others, because God will give us an eternal reward for doing good. The Holy Spirit will help us do good to others, even when we don’t feel like it. SUM IT UP NIV 20

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