Mission Briefing
Share It Forward!
Have you ever given away something you really liked – maybe a snack, a toy, or even just your time – and felt a warm glow inside afterward? That feeling is real, and God put it there on purpose! Hebrews 13:16 tells us that doing good and sharing is so important it is called a sacrifice that pleases God.
What Does Hebrews 13:16 Mean?
A sacrifice is giving up something valuable. In this verse, the “sacrifice” is your time, your things, and your energy – given away to help someone else. God does not want us to hold everything tightly for ourselves. When we share and do good, it is like giving God a gift. And the best part? He calls it pleasing. That means it actually makes God happy!
Hero Challenge
Look for one way to share something this week – it could be sharing food with someone who needs it, giving a book to a friend, or spending time helping a younger sibling. Do it on purpose, not by accident, and watch how it feels to make God smile!
Did You Know?
The book of Hebrews was written to encourage people who were having a hard time and might be tempted to give up on doing what was right. The author wanted them to know that even small acts of kindness and generosity matter deeply to God. No good deed is too small to notice in God’s eyes.
Ages 4-6: Little Hero Question
Can you think of one thing you could share with someone today?
Ages 7-9: Growing Hero Question
Why do you think God calls sharing a “sacrifice”? What makes it hard sometimes?
Ages 10-13: Champion Question
There is a difference between sharing because you feel forced to and sharing because you genuinely want to bless someone. How can you grow a heart that truly wants to give?
♥ Mission Prayer
God, thank You for giving me so much to share with others. Help me to have a generous heart and to look for ways to do good every single day. I want my giving to be a gift that pleases You. Amen.
