Teach your students what it means to love God, love others, and love themselves with this Jesus and the Greatest Commandment Bible Lesson. Based on Matthew 22:37–39, this resource helps children understand the greatest commandment through songs, crafts, and hands-on Bible activities.
Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, or early elementary Bible lessons, this resource can be used in Sunday school, Christian classrooms, homeschool, or children’s church. Students will explore the meaning of Jesus’ words through memory verses, crafts, and group activities that bring the story to life.
What’s Included in This Bible Lesson
LESSON PLAN
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Objective: Understand the greatest commandment and how to love God, self, and others
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Whole group activity and discussion chart (Love God, Love Others, Love Myself)
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Read-aloud connections and memory verse introduction (Matthew 22:37)
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Song and prayer prompts to reinforce the theme
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
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Heart Toss Game: Students share ways to show love as they pass a heart around the group (page 18)
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Love Anchor Chart: Visual examples of how to love God, others, and ourselves (page 17)
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Heart Mobile Craft: “Love the Lord,” “Love Myself,” and “Love Others” hanging hearts (pages 21–22)
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Love Book: Students complete heart pages and staple them into a mini book (pages 19–20)
MEMORY VERSE MATERIALS
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Trace-and-write verse sheet for Matthew 22:37 (page 11)
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Printable verse posters and song cards (pages 10–13)
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“Love the Lord” song (to the tune of Mary Had a Little Lamb)
Skills Covered
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Learning and applying Matthew 22:37–39
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Practicing fine motor and literacy through tracing and crafts
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Identifying practical ways to show love to God, others, and self
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Strengthening Bible comprehension through music and repetition
Why Teachers Love This Lesson
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Christ-centered and age-appropriate for little learners
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Integrates reading, writing, and Bible memory
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Hands-on and visual for meaningful engagement
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Ideal for Sunday school, chapel, or family Bible time
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