Day 1
Faith Fact
Gentleness and Kindness Comes From The Holy Spirit.
Faith Verse
Romans 10:9
"If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved."
Read:
Ephesians 4:32
"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."
This verse reminds us that kindness isn’t just about being “nice”, it’s about having a heart that loves like Jesus. “Compassionate” means we care deeply for others, especially when they’re hurting. And just like Jesus forgave us, we’re called to forgive even when it’s hard.
Philippians 4:5
"Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near."
Gentleness isn’t weakness, it’s strength under control. When we’re gentle, we speak softly, act patiently, and handle others with care. This verse tells us to let our gentleness show so that everyone sees Jesus through us. “The Lord is near” reminds us that God is close, helping us live this way.
Discussion Questions:
Prayer:
Jesus, thank You for showing us what true kindness and gentleness look like. Help us to treat others the way You treat us , with love, patience, and forgiveness. Make our hearts like Yours. Amen.
Gentleness and Kindness Comes From The Holy Spirit.
Faith Verse
Romans 10:9
"If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved."
Read:
Ephesians 4:32
"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."
This verse reminds us that kindness isn’t just about being “nice”, it’s about having a heart that loves like Jesus. “Compassionate” means we care deeply for others, especially when they’re hurting. And just like Jesus forgave us, we’re called to forgive even when it’s hard.
Philippians 4:5
"Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near."
Gentleness isn’t weakness, it’s strength under control. When we’re gentle, we speak softly, act patiently, and handle others with care. This verse tells us to let our gentleness show so that everyone sees Jesus through us. “The Lord is near” reminds us that God is close, helping us live this way.
Discussion Questions:
- What does it mean to be kind? Can you describe it using your own words?
- What does gentleness look like in a real situation?
- Why do you think it’s hard to be kind or gentle sometimes?
- How does Jesus show kindness and gentleness to you?
Prayer:
Jesus, thank You for showing us what true kindness and gentleness look like. Help us to treat others the way You treat us , with love, patience, and forgiveness. Make our hearts like Yours. Amen.
Day 2
Faith Fact
Gentleness and Kindness Comes From The Holy Spirit.
Faith Verse
Romans 10:9
"If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved."
Read:
Luke 10:25–37
The Parable of the Good Samaritan
Let’s walk through what happened together:
Luke 10:36–37
“Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?” The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.” Jesus told him, ‘Go and do likewise.’”
Mercy is showing love even when someone doesn’t deserve it or when it’s inconvenient. Jesus wasn’t just telling a story , He was showing us how to live. The Samaritan acted out kindness and gentleness without expecting anything in return.
Discussion Questions:
Prayer:
Lord, we want to love others the way You love us. Give us the courage to stop and help when it’s needed, and help us to be kind, even when it’s not easy. Fill us with the same mercy the Good Samaritan had. Amen.
Gentleness and Kindness Comes From The Holy Spirit.
Faith Verse
Romans 10:9
"If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved."
Read:
Luke 10:25–37
The Parable of the Good Samaritan
Let’s walk through what happened together:
- A man asks Jesus, “Who is my neighbor?” and Jesus responds with a story.
- A man was hurt on the road, and three people came by: a priest, a Levite (temple assistant), and a Samaritan.
- The priest and Levite both walked by , they didn’t stop to help.
- But the Samaritan, even though Jews and Samaritans didn’t get along, stopped, helped, and went the extra mile. He bandaged the man’s wounds, put him on his donkey, and paid for him to stay at an inn.
Luke 10:36–37
“Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?” The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.” Jesus told him, ‘Go and do likewise.’”
Mercy is showing love even when someone doesn’t deserve it or when it’s inconvenient. Jesus wasn’t just telling a story , He was showing us how to live. The Samaritan acted out kindness and gentleness without expecting anything in return.
Discussion Questions:
- Why do you think the priest and Levite didn’t stop?
- Why was it surprising that the Samaritan helped?
- What does this story teach us about kindness?
- Can you think of someone you can be a "neighbor" to right now?
Prayer:
Lord, we want to love others the way You love us. Give us the courage to stop and help when it’s needed, and help us to be kind, even when it’s not easy. Fill us with the same mercy the Good Samaritan had. Amen.
Day 3
Faith Fact
Gentleness and Kindness Comes From The Holy Spirit.
Faith Verse
Romans 10:9
"If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
Read:
Romans 2:4
“Do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?”
God is incredibly patient with us. His kindness isn’t just a nice feeling, it’s powerful!! It softens our hearts and leads us to turn away from sin. That same kind of kindness should flow through us to others, helping them see God's love.
Matthew 5:16
“Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
When we live with kindness and gentleness, we become like a light in the darkness. People don’t just see us, they see Jesus. Every kind word, every gentle action, every time we forgive or help. It all points back to God!!
Discussion Questions:
Prayer:
God, thank You for Your kindness that leads us back to You. Help us to shine Your light by the way we treat others. Let people see Your love in the way we live. We want to glorify You with our lives. Amen.
Family Challenge for the Week:
As a family, choose one person each day to intentionally show kindness or gentleness to. Talk about it at the end of the day and reflect on how it felt and how it may have impacted someone.
Gentleness and Kindness Comes From The Holy Spirit.
Faith Verse
Romans 10:9
"If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
Read:
Romans 2:4
“Do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?”
God is incredibly patient with us. His kindness isn’t just a nice feeling, it’s powerful!! It softens our hearts and leads us to turn away from sin. That same kind of kindness should flow through us to others, helping them see God's love.
Matthew 5:16
“Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
When we live with kindness and gentleness, we become like a light in the darkness. People don’t just see us, they see Jesus. Every kind word, every gentle action, every time we forgive or help. It all points back to God!!
Discussion Questions:
- Why do you think God’s kindness helps people turn back to Him?
- How can our kindness point other people to Jesus?
- Have you ever noticed someone being kind in a way that made you feel loved or seen?
- How can you be that kind of light this week?
Prayer:
God, thank You for Your kindness that leads us back to You. Help us to shine Your light by the way we treat others. Let people see Your love in the way we live. We want to glorify You with our lives. Amen.
Family Challenge for the Week:
As a family, choose one person each day to intentionally show kindness or gentleness to. Talk about it at the end of the day and reflect on how it felt and how it may have impacted someone.