Exegetical Aim: Forgiveness is the first responsibility (in John) that Jesus gives his Disciples and it is important to God that we forgive one another.

Props: Board, marker, and Eraser. This could be a small chalk board or the dry eraser kind (extra props: A box of school erasers would be a nice touch).

Lesson: What is the first thing you did before you ate your diner last night? (washed hands, gave thanks) What is the first thing you did last night before you went to bed? (brushed teeth, said prayers) What is the first thing you did this morning when you got up? (ate breakfast, took a bath) All these things are important. There are some things that are so important that they have to be done first. What is the Number one thing that God wants us to do. That's right he wants us to love--to …