No Prep Plans: Leviticus – Justice & Fairness-Old Testament Series | Grades 6–8

No Prep Plans: Leviticus – Justice & Fairness
Bible Study + Project: Love Your Neighbor Campaign
Old Testament Series | Grades 6–8

Help students explore one of the most influential commands in all of Scripture through this engaging project-based study of Leviticus 19. In this lesson, students investigate God's call to justice, fairness, compassion, and holiness while discovering why Jesus quoted "Love your neighbor as yourself" as one of the two greatest commandments.

Students examine practical laws about treating workers fairly, judging without favoritism, caring for people with disabilities, welcoming foreigners, avoiding revenge, and showing mercy. They then connect these Old Testament teachings with Jesus' summary of the Law (Matthew 22:37–39) and the Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25–37) before creating a meaningful Love Your Neighbor Campaign designed for students their own age.

Designed for middle school learners, this resource combines Bible study, research, collaboration, creativity, and personal reflection while helping students apply biblical principles of justice and kindness to everyday life.

What's Included
- Complete teacher direction page with options for one or two 45–60 minute class periods
- Student overview page with mini research questions
- Group activity directions with a detailed five-step project guide
- Student Bible study and research page
- Guided project planning page
- Bible study and devotional reflection page
- Online resources page with free research links
- Full-color printable version
- Black-and-white printer-friendly version

Students Will:
- Study the justice and fairness principles found in Leviticus 19
- Explore why Jesus called "Love your neighbor as yourself" one of the greatest commandments
- Examine the Parable of the Good Samaritan and its definition of a true neighbor
- Investigate biblical teachings about fairness, compassion, honesty, and mercy
- Connect Old Testament laws with New Testament applications
- Collaborate to design a practical Love Your Neighbor Campaign
- Apply biblical principles to relationships at school, at home, and online
- Reflect personally on living lives marked by justice, kindness, and compassion

Perfect For
- Christian schools
- Bible classes
- Homeschool programs
- Church middle school groups
- Christian co-ops
- Supplemental Old Testament studies

By studying Leviticus 19 alongside the teachings of Jesus, students gain a deeper understanding that holiness is expressed not only through worship but also through everyday actions of justice, mercy, fairness, and love for others. They will discover that God's call to "love your neighbor as yourself" remains one of Scripture's most practical and life-changing commands.

This lesson is designed to serve as a companion to your existing Bible curriculum, textbook, church program, or homeschool studies. It is intended to enrich and reinforce instruction through research, discussion, and project-based learning rather than replace a comprehensive Bible curriculum.