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1 John 3 · For teachers and parents

Answer Key: Children of God

Answers here are a guide. Welcome any answer that shows a child is thinking about the story, and celebrate their effort. Talk About It questions are open, so they have no set answers.

PreschoolGod’s Children

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Coloring and finding page: any careful coloring is a win. Help your child point to and name each picture above.

KindergartenGod’s Family

FAMILY → picture 4LOVE → picture 3HELP → picture 1SHARE → picture 2

Grade 1Love in Deed

We are children of God. → picture 5He laid down his life for us. → picture 1Love in deed and truth. → picture 4Share with a brother in need. → picture 2God is greater than our heart. → picture 3

Grade 2Loved by the Father

  1. What does the Father call us? His children (circle)
  2. Who will we be like? Jesus (circle)
  3. What did Jesus give for us? His life (circle)
  4. What should we do for each other? Love each other (circle)
  5. What should we do if a brother needs food? Share with him (circle)
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Grade 3See How Great a Love

  1. What are we called? Children of God
  2. Why was Jesus revealed? To take away our sins
  3. Who should we not be like? Cain
  4. How do we know love? He laid down his life for us
  5. How should we love? In deed and truth
1: Beloved, now we are children of God.2: Little children, let no one lead you astray.3: By this we know love, because he laid down his life for us.4: By this we know that he remains in us, by the Spirit which he gave us.

Grade 4Love in Deed and Truth

  1. What does everyone who has this hope do? Purifies himself
  2. Why was the Son of God revealed? To destroy the works of the devil
  3. How do we know what love is? He laid down his life for us
  4. What comfort is there when our hearts accuse us? God is greater than our heart

Think About It: answers will vary. Look for answers that connect to the passage.

Grade 5Children Now

  1. What will believers be like when he is revealed? They will be like him
  2. How do believers know they have passed from death into life? They love the brothers
  3. What does the writer say about someone who closes his heart to a brother in need? God’s love does not remain in him
  4. What two things does God’s commandment include? Believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and love one another

Think About It: answers will vary. Look for answers that connect to the passage.

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