Chapter 1: Being Good Brothers and Sisters
Once, there were two brothers named Cain and Abel. God made them to care for each other. God asked Cain, "Where is your brother Abel?" Cain needed to take care of Abel. We should always be nice and help our brothers and sisters.
Lesson: Be kind and help your siblings.
Challenge: Give your brother or sister a big hug today!
Chapter 2: Saying "I'm Sorry" and Forgiving
Peter asked Jesus, "How many times should I forgive my brother? Seven times?" Jesus said, "No, seventy-seven times!" Jesus wants us to say "I'm sorry" and forgive our siblings when they make us sad. Forgiving helps us be happy and stay friends.
Lesson: Say "I'm sorry" and forgive your siblings.
Challenge: Say "I'm sorry" to your sibling if you did something to upset them.
Chapter 3: Showing Love
God tells us to love our brothers and sisters. Loving means sharing, helping, and being kind. When we love our family, we show that we love God too. Let's always try to be loving to each other.
Lesson: Show love by sharing and being kind.
Challenge: Share your favorite toy with your sibling today.
Chapter 4: Talking and Listening
It's important to talk and listen well. The Bible says to listen first and then talk. When we listen to our brothers and sisters, we understand them better. Listening helps us be good friends and solve problems.
Lesson: Listen to your siblings.
Challenge: Listen to your sibling's story or what they want to say without interrupting.
Conclusion
"My Brother's Keeper" teaches us to be good brothers and sisters. Let's remember to care for each other, forgive, show love, and listen well. This way, we can be happy and loving, just as God wants us to.
