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10. Dive Deeper: What Does the Lord Require (Micah 6:8)
- Collected Joys
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About our Dive Deeper Series
Welcome! This post accompanies our newest book, Memory Verses in Action —created to help kids not only memorize Scripture but also live it out in daily life.
Each post of our Dive Deeper series includes extra resources for every verse in the book—featuring activities, songs, teaching videos, and reflection questions to help kids understand and apply God’s Word.
To learn more about the book and explore all the available resources, click here.
Dive Deeper: John 3:16
“....What does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” — Micah 6:8 (NIV)
This verse helps kids understand what it means to live in a way that pleases God. God doesn’t ask for fancy offerings or perfect behavior—He wants our hearts to be full of love, fairness, and humility. Micah 6:8 reminds us that faith isn’t just what we believe—it’s how we live each day as we walk closely with God.
Below you’ll find fun ways to explore this verse together through activities, discussion questions, and music that help kids see what it means to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly.
Activity Idea: Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly
Create three columns on a sheet of paper labeled “Act Justly,” “Love Mercy,” and “Walk Humbly.” As a family, brainstorm examples of what each one looks like in real life.
Examples might include:
Act Justly: Tell the truth, treat others fairly, include everyone in games.
Love Mercy: Forgive when someone makes a mistake, be gentle, help a friend in need.
Walk Humbly: Pray before making decisions, thank God for blessings, listen to others before speaking.
When you’re done, choose one action from each column to focus on this week!
Additional Discussion Topics and Questions
In this verse, kids learn that following God means living with justice, kindness, and humility. Use these truths and questions to help your child see what that looks like every day.
It can be helpful to break this verse down into three big truths:
Act Justly
Doing what’s right means treating others with honesty and fairness. When we act justly, we show that we care about what’s right in God’s eyes, not just what’s easy.
Love Mercy
Mercy means showing kindness, forgiveness, and patience to others—even when they don’t deserve it. Loving mercy means we care about others the way God cares about us.
Walk Humbly with God
Walking humbly means remembering that God leads and we follow. We can depend on Him every day and trust His wisdom more than our own.
Additional discussion questions:
What are the three things the Lord requires of us in this verse?
What do you think it means to act justly?
What do you think it means to love mercy?
What do you think it means to walk humbly with God?
Why are justice and mercy important to God?
How can you show mercy or kindness to someone this week?
How can you walk humbly with God in your daily life?
Can you share an interesting fact about the book of Micah? (Hint: Check out the Did You Know section)
🎶 Song / Video
Sing along with this fun song from Slugs & Bugs to help your child remember what it means to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God. Note: This song includes the entire verse from Micah 6:8. For easier memorization, only part of the verse is used in Memory Verses in Action.
Here’s another fun and energetic song from New Life Kids Worship! Sing along and do the motions together—it’s a great way to learn what it means to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God. Note: This song also includes the full verse.
🌟 Closing Thought
Micah 6:8 reminds us that following God means more than just knowing His Word—it’s about living it every day. When we act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God, we show that His Word is alive in our hearts. Encourage your child to look for ways this week to live out what they’ve learned—by being fair, showing kindness, and trusting God to lead them step by step.
✨ Next Dive Deeper:
Colossians 3:20 – Obey Your Parents
In the next Dive Deeper lesson, we’ll explore what it means to obey and honor your parents with a happy heart. Kids will learn that obeying isn’t just about following rules—it’s one way we show love for God and help our homes run peacefully.
Click below to begin the next lesson, or visit our Dive Deeper page for more tools and resources that go along with Memory Verses in Action.
Our Favorite Kids’ Bibles & Devotionals
Looking for more ways to help your child grow in God’s Word? Here are a few of our favorite Bibles, devotionals, and faith-building books for kids! These are wonderful tools to use alongside the Memory Verses in Action series and to encourage everyday conversations about faith at home.
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This is one of our top recommendations! All the verses in Memory Verses in Action come from the NIV translation (except for Philippians 4:13), so kids can easily find and follow each passage in this Bible. It’s filled with colorful illustrations, fun facts, and “Live It!” features that help kids apply God’s Word to daily life. This is a great Bible for elementary-aged readers!
In addition to the standard version, check out this adorable personalized edition. Add your child’s name to make their Bible extra special!
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