Give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerfulįinally, God demonstrated His love by giving too! Romans 5:8 tells us - 'But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.' 'Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to Still another time Paul focuses on our attitude for giving. Pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. Luke also records further teaching by Jesus in Luke 6:38:

In Acts 20:35, Paul recalls the words of Jesus, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.' The world in which we live says: 'Look out for number one!' and 'Get all you can they owe you.' Have students locate and read aloud the following Bible verses: Acts 20:35 Luke 6:38 2 Corinthians 9:7 (all above) When we give to others with a heart of love, it brings us great joy and contentment (that means being truly happy with what you have). God says it is better to give than receive. Bible Lesson Script - The Giving Tree Book If retelling the story in your own words, use facial and body expressions to instill emotion and visual context for the story. When reading aloud, remember to read slowly giving children time to absorb the meaning as they view the illustrations. You may also listen to the video reading above and tell the story in your own words. God gives great joy to those that are cheerful givers and that giving isĪttain a copy of The Giving Tree book from your local library or it may also be ordered at the bottom of this lesson. Use The Giving Tree book to help children understand the concept that It also depicts that giving is a visible action Who is constantly receiving and the contentment of the tree based soley This story easily contrasts the lack of contentment of the boy Each time sheįinally the giving tree is only a stump, but when she is able toīe a place for the boy (now an old man) to sit and rest, she is happy Her trunk so that he can build a boat and sail far away. Her branches so that he can build a house and have a family, she gives She gives her apples so that he will have money, she gives 'Once there was a tree.' the story begins as an apple tree befriends a small boy.Īs the boy grows, the tree gives of herself and her resources to make him happy.

The giving tree board book