Matthew 5:41

But first, about last week...

Multiple Choice

Who was the main character in last week's story?

• Jesus

• Paul

• Ruth

• Priscilla

Fill in the Blank

Who did Ruth refuse to leave?

Fill in the Blank

Who owned the field that Ruth gleaned in?

Open Ended

Last week, when did you have an opportunity to be kind?

This month's memory verse

You are God’s chosen people. You are holy and dearly loved. So put on tender mercy and kindness as if they were your clothes. Don’t be proud. Be gentle and patient.

Colossians 3:12

Multiple Select

Why should we put on kindness?

• Why not?

• I am chosen by God

• My parents said so

• I am holy and dearly loved

And now...Today's Bible Story

Matthew 5:41

Because context matters...

38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ 39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. 40 And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. 41 If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. 42 Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.

Quiz

Hope you were paying attention

Practical Application this week

Imagine you are at school. You put down your pencil and another student picks it up. You say, "Hey that's my pencil." He replies, "No it's mine." What do you do?

Or what if

Your mom asks you and your brother to pick up your toys in the living room before you can get a snack. Your brother picks up a few, but then runs off to get his snack leaving you to clean up the rest of the mess. What do you do?

Multiple Choice

In the story, who could make Jesus' listeners carry something?

• the rabbi

• a Roman soldier

• their parents

• a teacher