The Greatest Commandment — 4th-6th Grade (Ages 9-12)

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-25

Theme: Love the Lord your God with all your heart

Age Group: 4th-6th Grade (Ages 9-12)

Lesson Overview

The story of The Greatest Commandment (Deuteronomy 6:1-25) is one of the great accounts of Scripture. It teaches us that love the lord your god with all your heart. This story connects to the Gospel: God has always been working to save His people, and the ultimate fulfillment is Jesus Christ. Today, billions of people around the world need to hear about God’s faithfulness and saving power.

Connection to the Gospel

Jesus quoted this as the greatest commandment (Matthew 22:37). We love God because He first loved us (1 John 4:19).