Part of today’s lesson comes from Jodi at Pleasant Home.com. She writes a darling blog full of fun sewing, quilting, and crafting ideas. She is very talented and has a fun story why her blog is called Pleasant Home. Her darling summer quilt will be featured on the cover of “Quilt-It” in the spring. Check out her blog to find out more about her and her cute projects!
Attention Activity:
Take your family on a walk through your neighborhood or the park. Have them notice all the trees and how they look. Here in Southern California, there are trees with blossoms, trees that still look like winter and trees that already have their leaves. Ask your children lots of questions about trees, leaves, seasons, and fruit.
Story:
There was a man who had four sons
The last son disagreed with all of them. He said it was ripe and dropping with fruit. Full of life and fulfillment…
Scripture and Discussion
- “Man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.” (1 Sam 16:7 )
- “A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.” (John 13:34)
Use these two scriptures to discuss how we can apply the Parable of the Pear tree to how Jeasus wants us to treat others. Look in the scriptures for other examples of how Jesus loved others.
Treat/Activity
I found this recipe for Pear Bread on SmittenKitchn.com. I thought it would be fun to make it with the family.
Handout:
So good!!!
I love this and thank you for the pear tree reminder! We so soon forget that even in our own lives we can look back and see the seasons and what we could have been judged for. We need to remember as we look and meet others.