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Serving Like Jesus

Living Out God's Word

Day 174of 180
Week 35of 36
30Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Understand Jesus' example of servant leadership

2

Learn practical ways to serve others

3

Recognize that serving demonstrates God's love

John 13:12-17

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

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bible
  • Notebook
  • Colored pencils
  • Service project planning worksheet
  • Small basin of water
  • Towel

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Demonstrate foot washing as Jesus did, explaining the cultural significance of a servant's task

💭 Review Question: What makes someone a great leader?
2Teaching (10 min)

Explore Jesus' example of servant leadership by discussing how He washed the disciples' feet, showing humility and love

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Servants put others first
  • True greatness comes from serving
  • Love is shown through actions
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How can kids serve their family?
  • What are ways to help in your community?
  • Why did Jesus wash the disciples' feet?
3Activity: My Servant Heart Project (10 min)
service planning

Students create a personal service project plan to help someone in their community

📝 Instructions:
  1. Brainstorm service opportunities
  2. Choose a specific project
  3. Create a step-by-step plan
  4. Design an implementation timeline
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Choose one small task to help at home

Challenge: Develop a multi-step community service project

4Closing (5 min)

Reflect on how serving others reflects God's love

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you learn about serving?
  • How can you be more like Jesus this week?
🙏 Prayer:

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

James 1:22

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

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Understanding servant leadership is crucial for spiritual growth

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage practical service
  • Model servant attitudes at home
  • Praise efforts to help others
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might feel serving is uncomfortable or beneath them

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Genuine desire to help others without expecting reward

Extension Activities

  • Family service project night
  • Create a 'service tracker' to log helpful actions
  • Write thank you notes to community helpers

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