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THIS SUNDAY SCHOOL OVERVIEW FEATURES HIGHLIGHTS OF THE LESSON EACH WEEK. BIBLICAL TRANSLATIONS WILL VARY, BUT THE MAIN RESOURCE WILL BE THE FAITH PATHWAY BIBLE STUDIES FOR ADULTS/SS PUBLISHING BOARD. THIS FEATURE IS DESIGNED TO BE OF HELP TO THOSE WHO CANNOT ATTEND THEIR LOCAL CHURCH AND/OR SUNDAY SCHOOL.
LESSON TITLE: WHEN LOVE IS LOST
Printed Text: Genesis 37:2-11, 23-24a, 28
KEY VERSE: Genesis 37:11(NIV) His brothers were jealous of him, but his father kept the matter in mind.
Source: Faith Pathway Bible Studies for Adults
YOUR LIFE: If you are a parent of more than one child, reflect on your treatment of each of them. Are you fostering a home environment of mutual love and respect? Are you ensuring that each child knows that he or she is loved for who he or she is rather than for what you want him or her to be? Keep focused on God’s love for you as one of His children {despite your failures} and choose to show love to your children by following His example.
CLOSING THOUGHT: Parental favoritism can wreak havoc on relationships between siblings. Sadly, this can become learned behavior and be repeated across generations, as was the case in Jacob’s family. When parents intentionally show favoritism to one child over another, envy, jealousy, bitterness, and hatred rather than love are produced. The solution is for parents to emulate Christ by loving their children equally while appreciating, accepting, and supporting each child’s uniqueness.
CLOSING PRAYER: Dear GOD, thank you for the gift of family. Help us to cherish it by following your example of demonstrating selfless love for one another as parents and children. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen
Sunday School Review “When Love Is Lost” was originally published on 955thelou.com
