The Greatest Commandment - Love

The Greatest Commandment (Love)

Scripture Reference: Mark 12:28-34; John 13:34-35; John 15:9-17; 1 Corinthians 13 (included as this covers the concept of loving others as well); 1 John 2:7-8
Concept: If we love God, we will also love others.

Illustrating the Story

Use MSSS Bible Character Crafts to create characters for story-telling.
Childrensministry.com Valentine's Day
Christianity Today - devotional activities.
- Good Neighbours
- Who's On First?
Group Publishing - a variety of object lessons, games and mini-sermons
Kids Sunday School Love
Mission Arlington (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
- Life of Christ 2002 - The Two Greatest Commandments
- Life of Christ 2003 - The Most Important Command
Sunday School Crafts The Greatest Commandment
Sunday School Crafts
- The Greatest Commandment
- See New Testament Lessons for more worksheets on this story.
WoRM (The Official Site of the Workshop Rotation Model) Lesson and Ideas Exchange

Don't forget to check out MSSS Bible Craft and Activities for Any Story for more ideas.

Colouring Pages/Activity Sheets

From Calvary Chapel New Testament (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader).
1 Corinthians 13:4-8 Word Scramble
Word Search on Mark 11 and 12

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Crafts

Bible Kids Fun Zone Jesus in My Heart
Danielle's Place
- Love
- Valentine's Day
- Mother's Day - has a number of crafts that could be adapted for this lesson.
DLTK-Kids Bible Bookmarks has a few appropriate bookmarks
Group Publishing
MSSS Crafts
- Laced Bookmarks - Heart and The Greatest Commandment
- Door Signs - Heart and "Love is.."
The One Who Unites Hearts