Raising (and teaching) kids can be such a challenge sometimes, can’t it?
That’s because our children are little sinners, and when they interact with each other, their interaction often showcases sins like anger, pride, selfishness, or envy, rather than the sacrificial love that God has commanded us to show each other.
I love John 15:1-17. What a great passage! Jesus teaches us that he is the vine and we are the branches. We are made to grow the fruit of the Spirit, and we can only do that by abiding in Jesus–and he will abide in us. Then, Jesus commands us to love others as he has loved us. Through following his commands, we become his friends. Amazing.
We can help our children learn to love others by leading them to the words of Jesus.
This fun Bible verse heart wreath craft will help your kids remember John 15:12.
Love One Another Bible Verse | John 15:12
As a family, read John 15:1-17 before you begin your craft.
In John 15:12 (ESV), Jesus says:
“This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.”
Your child can cut out the verse frame and copy the second half of the verse in either the ESV or KJV. As you make your heart wreath craft, discuss:
- What is the word picture that Jesus gives us about growing fruit?
- Explain that the fruit God grows in us is not apples or bananas, but rather, the fruit of the Spirit. Read Galatians 5:22-23 together.
- How does God grow fruit in us?
- Is love a fruit God grows in those who love him?
- What is Jesus’ commandment in John 15:12?
- How did Jesus show his love for us?
- Can you show your love for others by laying down your life for them? What does that mean?
We lay down our life for others by considering others more significant than ourselves. (If you have time, read Philippians 2:3 together.) Make this fun wreath to remember to always love others as Jesus loves us!
Love One Another Bible Craft
Check out this quick video showing you how to construct your John 15:12 craft:
Love One Another Craft | John 15:12 Copywork Printable
The John 15:12 copywork printable, with step-by-step instructions is available in the Thinking Kids Press store. Grab your free craft for the household license, or get 50% off for the classroom license.
Supplies Needed to Create Your Heart Wreath Craft
- Your Heart Wreath Template and Copywork Verse Frame
- Colored Cardstock (Pink Tones)
- White Cardstock
- Glitter Cardstock
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Glue Stick
- Ribbon
Creating Your Heart Wreath Craft
1) Print Your Bible Verse Templates and Write the Verse.
Have your child copy the rest of John 15:12 in ESV or KJV onto the verse frame.
2) Prepare Your Handprint Wreath Base.
3) Create your heart wreath.
Trace your children’s hands on different shades of pink paper. Cut out each handprint.
Glue the hands to the paper plate, with the palm toward the point of the heart, as shown. Layer the hands as you glue, so that you create a multi-layered handprint wreath as shown in the pictures.
Begin gluing hands on the other side of the heart, with the palms meeting in the middle, as shown.
Complete the handprint wreath, as shown.
4) Decorate Your Heart Wreath.
5) Glue the John 15:12 Bible Verse Frame to the Heart Wreath.
Glue the John 15:12 Bible verse frame to the heart wreath, as shown.
Display your child’s heart wreath somewhere they will see it often, to remind them to love others as Jesus loves them!
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