Big Story Gospel Conversation Guide
February 2026 – Elementary: Like and Subscribe
Elementary:
Application: Love: Choosing to treat others the way Jesus treats us
Memory Verse: “I give you a new command. Love one another. You must love one another, just as I have loved you.” John 13:34, NIrV
On the night before he gave up his life, Jesus told his friends, “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” Sounds simple, right? But instead of acknowledging that God is love, culture has decided that love is god. Our world applies “love” to everything from romance to a favorite ice cream flavor to encouraging people to do whatever feels best in the moment. That’s why kids need a radical redefinition of what true love looks like: choosing to treat others the way Jesus treats us. This month, we’ll explore four stories from the life of Jesus, starting with Nicodemus. Kids will discover that God loves not just them, but the entire world—everyone who has ever lived or will live—and that this love led Jesus to take on human form to rescue us. We’ll cover the most important commandment, to love God and love others, and we’ll see how the love of Jesus changed Zacchaeus in a pretty dramatic way. Finally, we’ll look at the time that Jesus healed both the daughter of an important leader and a suffering, outcast woman, as a reminder that we can show love to people in need.
What’s the first thing you want to do when you discover a funny video or listen to a powerful podcast? Share it, of course! That’s why we chose “Like and Subscribe: Share the love of Jesus” as this month’s theme. We want kids to know that there’s nothing more awesome they can share with others than the love and adventure of a life with Jesus.
Memory Verse:
Lesson & Activities:
Week 1– February 1
Bible Story: Jesus Teaches Nicodemus – John 3:1-21
Key Question: Where have you seen God’s love?
- K-5th lesson
- SN Min Modified Curriculum
- Activity Pages:
Week 2– February 8
Bible Story: The Most Important Commandment – Matthew 22:34-40 (supporting: Exodus 20:1-21)
Key Question: How have others shown love to you?
- K-5th lesson
- SN Min Modified Curriculum
- Activity pages:
Week 3– February 15
Bible Story: Zacchaeus – Luke 19:1-10
Key Question: How can love change things?
- K-5th lesson
- SN Min Modified Curriculum
- Activity pages:
Week 4– February 22
Bible Story: Jesus Heals Jairus’ Daughter and a Suffering Woman – Mark 5:21-43
Key Question: How can you show love to others?
- K-5th lesson
- SN Min Modified Curriculum
- Activity pages:
Devotionals:
Videos:
Worship Songs:
They can be practicing during the week.
Week 1 – 1/4 – O Taste and See & That’s Who I Praise
Week 2 – 1/11 – That’s Who I Praise & For Your Glory
Week 3 – 1/18 – Feet are on the Rock & For Your Glory
Week 4 – 1/25 – O Taste and See & For Your Glory
