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Tabitha Shows Kindness - Week 3

May 9-10, 2020 |

In this four-week series, kids will learn that God sent the Holy Spirit to help us. God’s spirit helps us understand his word and remember the teachings of Jesus. His spirit gives us faith and prompts us to serve others. And the Holy Spirit unites all kinds of people with his love and the good news of Jesus.

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BIBLE VERSE

"God sent his son ... to save the world through him," John 3:17.

Story activity

God sent us an amazing helper, the Holy Spirit! To better understand today's lesson, print out and read the following activity sheet. Gather your friends and family to learn how God wants us to help others, just like the Holy Spirit!

GROUP Q&A
  1. What gift did the Holy Spirit give Tabitha? (kindness) How did she show kindness to people? (She made sure orphans and widows had clothes. She was friends to people who were lonely.)
  2. Tabitha got very sick. What ended up happening to her? (She died.)
  3. What was wrong with the man Peter met? (He was paralyzed.)
  4. How did Tabitha’s friends feel when they heard the news of Peter healing the paralyzed man? (They had faith that Peter could help Tabitha.)
  5. How did the Holy Spirit help Tabitha? (She came back to life! Also he helped her love people well.)
  6. Our bottom line today was The Holy Spirit helps me love people well. Has the Holy Spirit ever helped you show love to someone? What happened? (Let kids respond.)

ASK YOUR KID

Q. How did the Holy Spirit help Tabitha?
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