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Serving Like Jesus

Living as God's People Today

Day 174of 180
Week 35of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand what servant leadership means in Jesus' teachings

2

Identify practical ways to serve others in their family and community

3

Develop a heart of compassion and humility

📖 Scripture Connection

Mark 10:45

“For the Son of Man also came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

— Mark 10:45 (WEB)

Jesus demonstrates that true leadership is about serving others, not being served

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bible (World English Bible)
  • Notebook
  • Colored pencils
  • BibleMouse Service Planning Worksheet
  • Poster board or large paper
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll explore how Jesus showed us what true service looks like!

💭 Review Question: Can you remember a time when someone helped you this week?
2Teaching (8 min)

Jesus teaches us that real leadership is about serving others, not being important or powerful.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Jesus was the greatest leader, but He washed His disciples' feet
  • Serving others shows God's love in practical ways
  • Everyone can serve, no matter how young or old
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What are some ways kids can serve their family?
  • How can serving others show God's love?
3Activity: My Servant Heart Project (10 min)
service planning

Create a personal service plan using the BibleMouse Service Planning Worksheet

📝 Instructions:
  1. List 3-5 ways you can serve at home
  2. Draw pictures of your service ideas
  3. Share your plan with family
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Focus on 2-3 simple home service ideas

Challenge: Plan a community service project with parent supervision

4Closing (3 min)

Review our lesson about serving like Jesus

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did Jesus teach about serving?
  • How can you serve someone this week?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, help me to serve others with a loving heart, just like Jesus did.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about growing in faith and following Jesus

💎 Memory Verse

Micah 6:8

“He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?”

— Micah 6:8 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Servant Leadership Hand Motion: Create a hand motion for each key word (do = pointing outward, love = hugging self, walk = taking steps)

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Servant leadership is a powerful biblical concept that transforms how we view helping others

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Model servant leadership in your own actions
  • Praise specific acts of service you observe
  • Use the BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional guidance
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may find it challenging to think beyond their own needs

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Genuine interest in helping others, empathy, willingness to serve

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Family service project brainstorming
  • Create a 'Service Jar' with ideas to help others
  • Read additional BibleMouse recommended books about serving

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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