Discover the Love and Saving Work of Jesus!
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Jesus is Your Valentine Grade 5 Workbook
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IMPRIMATUR and NIHIL OBSTAT: Most Rev. Arturo Cepeda Censor Librorum Auxiliary Bishop of Detroit July 13, 2016
Jesus is Your Valentine
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Illustration and Design: Juliana Michelotti
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DISCOVER God's Love Share:
Jesus' Word in Your Heart What was the word you heard Jesus say to you? Write down what you heard:
Share a time when you received a card or special gift. How did it make you feel?
Reflect:
I love you more than you could possibly imagine. You are so precious to me. Know that everything in your life is important to me. I know your hurts and fears and dreams. My love for you does not depend on what you accomplish. I simply love you for you. I hold you close to my heart, and I will never let you go. Come to me and receive all that I want to give you. Love, Be Mine Jesus
Because you are precious in my eyes and honored, and I love you,
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I give people in return for you and nations in exchange for your life.
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How does it make you feel to know that Jesus loves you so personally?
To:
For I, the Lord, am your God, the Holy One of Israel, your savior.
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• Write your name at the top of the valentine. • Read Jesus’ letter to you and the Bible passage at the bottom of the page. • Think about what these things are saying to you.
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Share a time you felt God’s love in a personal way.
(Isaiah 43: 1-5)
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Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I dedicated you, a prophet to the nations I appointed you. (Jeremiah 1:5)
Fear not, for I am with you.
Today you experienced God's personal love in a new way! Circle all the words that describe how you feel: Amazed
Healed
Blessed
Excited
Joyous
Overwhelmed
Good
Calm
Excited
Protected
Inspired
Encouraged
Peaceful
Safe
Fulfilled
Motivated
Astonished
Loved
Special
Honored
Energized
Hopeful
Surprised Happy Grateful
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Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name: you are mine.
Write your own words:
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UNDERSTAND Sin and the Good News of Jesus Christ Think of a time when someone was mean to you. How did you feel? What happened to your friendship?
The Sin of Adam and Eve
Why is sin such a serious problem?
For God so lo___ed the world on___y Son, so that believes i___ him migh___ not
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per___sh but might have eter___al lif___. (John 3:16)
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___veryone who
(Psalm 24:3-4)
write JESUS.
4. Write these ways on the lines.
Ways to keep Jesus at the center of my life:
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th___t he gave his
Who may go up the mountain of the Lord? Who can stand in his holy place? The clean of hand and pure of heart.
2. In the center shape,
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Fill in the blanks and explain what the scripture passage (John 3:16) means:
be the center of your life, reflect on ways in which Jesus can be a part of these friendships, activities, and things in your life.
people, activities, and things that are important to you.
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How does it make you feel to know that Jesus died on the cross for you?
3. Now that you have invited Jesus to
1. In the purple circles, write
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Share:
What are some ways that people sin? Write the sins on the fruit of the tree.
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By disobeying God and eating the fruit from a forbidden tree, Adam and Eve turned away from God and lost their closeness to Him.
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Share:
RESPOND and INVITE Jesus into Your Life
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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SHARE the Good News with Your Friends
The Good News of Jesus Christ God knows you and loves you personally!
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Here are some ways to share the Good News of Jesus with your friends:
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you personally!
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Cut on the Dotted Line
God knows you and
Sin separates you from God.
hurts your friendship with God and blocks the way to heaven.
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to take the
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Jesus died on the
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punishment for your sins. This makes heaven possible for you.
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Jesus wants you to be happy and invites you into a special friendship with himself.
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Jesus wants you to be happy and invites you into a with Himself. Would you like to know more about
Jesus died on the cross to take the punishment for your sins. This makes heaven possible for you.
Share this Good News with others!
Thoughts and Prayers
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The Next Step
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Using the poster and what you have learned, share the Good News and your friendship with Jesus with your loved ones!
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Grade 5 Workbook
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