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FOURTH SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON

THEME FOR THE MONTH:

DO UNTO OTHERS – TEACHING LOVE AND COMPASSION

“Do to others as you would have them do to you.” – Luke 6:31

LESSON 4: LEARNING FROM CONSEQUENCES

 

Key Verse: Luke 6:31 – “Do to others as you would have them do to you.”

Story Source: To Tease a Bumble (The sheep face the results of their teasing)

Bible Connection: John 9:1–3 – God’s glory can shine through anyone

Memory Verse: Proverbs 12:25 – “Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.”

OPENING PRAYER

 

“Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for teaching us right from wrong. Help us to remember that our choices matter—and that kindness always brings good things. Amen.”

LESSON OBJECTIVES

 

By the end of today, you will:

  1. See that our actions have results—good or not so good.
  2. Understand that God cares when we hurt others.
  3. Choose to be kind, knowing kindness comes back to us.

STORY EXPOSITION

 

Do you remember the three sheep—Pinky, Pete, and Punky? They teased Rumbly Bummble because he wobbled when he walked. Hartlie warned them. He said, “Sticks and stones may break bones, but words can break a heart.”

But the sheep didn’t listen. They kept on teasing. Then something changed. The seasons changed. Summer left. Winter came. The air grew chilly. Frost sparkled on the grass. And the sheep… had no wool.

Every year, sheep give their wool to the farmer. It’s how they help. But now, without their coats, they stood in the cold—naked, blue, and shivering. They jumped up and down, trying to get warm. Their teeth chattered. They wobbled and stumbled in the cold.

Hartlie and Rumbly watched. Hartlie said softly, “Well, I guess that’s one way God can get you to hush. You forgot about giving your wool away… and now you’re freezing.”

The sheep stumbled back to their flock—quiet and humble. No more teasing. No more laughing at Rumbly. They finally understood: How you treat others will always come back to you

BIBLE CONNECTION


In the Bible, Jesus’ friends once asked Him, “Why was this man born blind? Did he sin?” Jesus said, “No. He was born blind so that God’s works might be displayed in him.” (John 9:3)

  • Jesus didn’t see the blindness as a punishment. He saw it as a chance for God’s love to shine.
  • Just like Rumbly’s wobble wasn’t a mistake—and just like the sheep’s cold wasn’t just about winter—
  • God can use everything to teach us, to change us, and to show His glory.

HOW TO TREAT OTHERS GOD’S WAY


When we choose kindness, warmth follows. When we choose teasing, cold follows—in our hearts and sometimes in our lives.

  1. PAUSE before you speak. Ask: “Would I want someone to say this to me?”
  2. CHOOSE words that heal, not hurt.
  3. REMEMBER: God sees when we’re kind. And He sees when we’re not.
  4. TRUST that kindness comes back like a warm hug.

CONCLUSION


The sheep learned the hard way. They felt cold because they chose to be cold-hearted. But we don’t have to learn that way. We can choose kindness today. God doesn’t punish to be mean. He teaches because He loves us. And His best lesson is this: Love others, just like you want to be loved.

LESSONS DERIVED


  • Our choices have results. Kindness warms hearts; unkindness brings coldness.
  • God cares how we treat others. He teaches us through natural consequences and gentle correction.
  • Kindness always comes back to us, like a circle of love that returns to our own hearts.

QUESTIONS


  1. What happened to the sheep when winter came?
  2. What did Hartlie say about why they were cold?
  3. What did Jesus say about the man born blind in John 9?
  4. What’s one kind choice you can make this week?

PRAYER FOCUS


“Dear Jesus, thank You for teaching us through stories and through Your Word. Help me to choose kindness every day. When I want to tease or ignore someone, remind me of the sheep in the cold. Help my heart stay warm with Your love. Amen.” 

WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL READING

Day Scripture Topic
Monday Luke 6:31 Treat others well.
Tuesday Proverbs 12:25 Kind words cheer the heart.
Wednesday John 9:1–3 God’s glory shines through everyone.
Thursday Galatians 6:7 You reap what you sow.
Friday 1 Peter 3:9 Bless others, don’t hurt them.
Saturday Ephesians 4:32 Be kind and compassionate.

Assignment:


This week:

  1. Watch for someone who might need a friend.
  2. Warm their heart with a kind word or deed.
  3. Write or draw about what you did—and how it felt.

Next Sunday, let’s share how kindness came back to you!