Seeing Others Through God's Eyes

Seeing Others Through God's Eyes

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to understand what it means to see others through God's eyes based on the Bible

Introduce the learning objective and explain what students will be able to do by the end of the lesson

What do you already know about seeing others through God's eyes?

What Does It Mean to See Others Through God's Eyes?

Seeing others through God's eyes means looking at them with love, compassion, and understanding, just as God does

Introduce the concept of seeing others through God's eyes

God's Love for All People

God loves all people, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, or any other factor that divides us

Explain how God's love is all-encompassing

The Parable of the Good Samaritan

The Parable of the Good Samaritan teaches us to love and help those who are different from us

Introduce the Parable of the Good Samaritan and its relevance to the lesson

Love Your Neighbor as Yourself

The Bible teaches us to love our neighbors as ourselves, which means treating others with the same kindness and respect that we would want for ourselves

Explain the importance of loving our neighbors as ourselves

Judging Others

The Bible warns us against judging others, as only God has the right to judge

Explain the danger of judging others and the importance of leaving judgement to God

Accepting Differences

God created each of us uniquely, with different gifts, talents, and backgrounds. We should celebrate these differences and learn from each other

Teach students to appreciate and embrace differences

Empathy and Compassion

Seeing others through God's eyes requires empathy and compassion, which means putting ourselves in someone else's shoes and feeling their pain

Explain the importance of empathy and compassion in seeing others through God's eyes

Practicing Forgiveness

God calls us to forgive others, even when it's difficult. Forgiveness is an important part of seeing others through God's eyes

Teach students the importance of forgiveness and how it relates to seeing others through God's eyes

Treating Others as Equals

God created all people as equals, and we should treat others with the same respect and dignity that we would want for ourselves

Teach students to treat others as equals and to value everyone's worth

Reflecting God's Love

When we see others through God's eyes, we reflect God's love to the world. This can have a powerful impact on those around us

Encourage students to reflect God's love by seeing others through His eyes

Discussion: Seeing Others Through God's Eyes

In small groups, discuss what it means to see others through God's eyes and share examples of how you can practice this in your daily life

Have students discuss what they've learned so far and how they can apply it to their lives

The Golden Rule

The Golden Rule, 'Do unto others as you would have them do unto you', is a key principle in seeing others through God's eyes

Teach students the importance of the Golden Rule and how it relates to seeing others through God's eyes

Interactive Activity: Empathy Exercise

In pairs, take turns sharing a personal experience and practicing empathy by listening and trying to understand each other's feelings

Have students practice empathy through a guided exercise

Journaling Activity: Reflecting on Seeing Others Through God's Eyes

Take a few minutes to reflect on what you've learned today and journal about how you can see others through God's eyes in your daily life

Encourage students to reflect on the lesson and how they can apply it to their lives

Video: The Good Samaritan

Watch a video retelling the Parable of the Good Samaritan and discuss how it relates to seeing others through God's eyes

Use a video to reinforce the lesson and spark discussion

The Power of Seeing Others Through God's Eyes

When we see others through God's eyes, we can break down barriers and build bridges of love and understanding

Summarize the lesson and emphasize the power of seeing others through God's eyes

Final Thoughts

Remember to see others through God's eyes and treat everyone with love and respect, just as God does

End the lesson with a final message and encourage students to apply what they've learned

Review Questions

Answer the following questions to review what you've learned: 1) What does it mean to see others through God's eyes? 2) Why is empathy important in seeing others through God's eyes? 3) What is the Golden Rule?

Review what students have learned with these questions

Additional Resources

Check out these resources to learn more about seeing others through God's eyes: 1) Bible verses about love and compassion 2) Stories of people who have put this into practice 3) Books and articles about empathy and understanding

Provide additional resources for students who want to learn more

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.