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Jesus Washes Feet

Jesus' Last Supper

Day 157of 180
Week 32of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that Jesus showed love by serving others

2

Learn how leaders can serve instead of being served

3

Develop compassion and humility

📖 Scripture Connection

John 13:14-15

“If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet. For I have given you an example, that you should also do as I have done to you.”

— John 13:14-15 (WEB)

Jesus demonstrates servant leadership through a powerful object lesson

📦 Materials Needed

  • Basin
  • Towel
  • Water
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide
  • World English Bible
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

BibleMouse friends, yesterday we learned about the Upper Room. Today we'll discover something amazing Jesus did there!

💭 Review Question: What special meal was Jesus celebrating with His disciples?
2Teaching (8 min)

Jesus surprised His disciples by doing something unexpected - washing their feet like a servant would!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • In Jesus' time, feet got very dirty from walking in sandals
  • Washing feet was a job for the lowest servants
  • Jesus showed that true leadership means serving others
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How do you think the disciples felt when Jesus washed their feet?
  • What are some ways we can serve others?
3Activity: Servant Love Footwashing (10 min)
hands-on

Children practice gentle foot washing (with parent supervision)

📝 Instructions:
  1. Fill basin with warm water
  2. Demonstrate gentle foot washing
  3. Take turns washing family members' feet
  4. Use soft towel to dry
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Wash hands instead of feet

Challenge: Write a thank you note about serving others

4Closing (3 min)

Review key lesson about serving others

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did Jesus teach about serving?
  • How can you show love by helping someone today?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, help us love and serve others like Jesus did.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about the special bread Jesus shared

💎 Memory Verse

John 13:34

“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.”

— John 13:34 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Love Chain Game: Children form a circle and pass a heart-shaped cutout while reciting the verse, creating a 'chain of love'

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Foot washing was a culturally humbling act in ancient times

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, age-appropriate language
  • Emphasize Jesus' love, not just the action
  • Encourage empathy and compassion
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find foot washing uncomfortable or giggle

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Moments of genuine care and understanding

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw a picture of Jesus washing disciples' feet
  • Create a 'ways to serve' chart for the week

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