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.
Keys for Kids offers a wide variety of devotions and stories that aid in the teaching of Bible lessons. Search by topic or by Bible reference.
Childrensministry.com
- The Greatest Commandment
- Valentine's Day
Christianity Today - devotional activities.
- Good Neighbours
- Who's On First?
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 Sources
- 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).
- The Great Commandment
- The Gift of Love
- Let Us Love One Another
Word Search on Mark 11 and 12

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Crafts

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
MSSS Crafts
- Laced Bookmarks - Heart and The Greatest Commandment
- Door Signs - Heart and "Love is.."
The One Who Unites Hearts