Living Out God's Word
Understand Jesus' example of servant leadership
Learn practical ways to serve others
Recognize that serving demonstrates God's love
“So when he had washed their feet, and taken his outer garment, and sat down again, he said to them, 'Do you know what I have done to you?'”
— John 13:12-17 (WEB)Jesus demonstrates humble service as a model for His followers
Demonstrate foot washing as Jesus did, explaining the cultural significance of a servant's task
Explore Jesus' example of servant leadership by discussing how He washed the disciples' feet, showing humility and love
Students create a personal service project plan to help someone in their community
Simpler: Choose one small task to help at home
Challenge: Develop a multi-step community service project
Reflect on how serving others reflects God's love
Dear God, help us to serve others with love and humility, just as Jesus served His disciples.
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore growing closer to God
“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.”
— James 1:22 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Charade-style verse acting out
Understanding servant leadership is crucial for spiritual growth
Children might feel serving is uncomfortable or beneath them
Genuine desire to help others without expecting reward