Key Ideas
Faith Fact
I serve others.
Faith Verse
Matthew 6:33 (NLT)
“Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.”
Question of the Day: What kind of attitude should I have when serving others?
Read about It
Read: Matthew 20:26–28
Even though Jesus is God, He was willing to leave heaven to come to earth and to be born. He could have demanded the best room in town and the most beautiful clothing money could buy. He could have lived His life on earth as a king, with money and riches and people waiting on Him hand and foot. But, He chose to hang out with all kinds of people. Some of those were outcasts, and He humbly lived His life here serving others and showing them God’s love.
Serving isn’t always fun. Sometimes it means doing things that we don’t really want to do, like scrubbing the toilets or letting someone else get the first pick. Serving requires putting others before ourself and having the kind of heart that wants others to have the best, even if it costs us. When we choose to put others first, we are showing them who Jesus is and our actions are showing them an example of Jesus’ love.
Talk about It
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Question 1. What does the Bible say a leader must do? Answer 1. A leader must be a servant. (Matthew 20:26)
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| Question 2. How did Jesus show us the ultimate example of serving?
Answer 2. “The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.” (Matthew 20:28)
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| Question 3. Why is it sometimes difficult to serve others by putting them first?
Answer 3. Answers will vary.
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| Question 4. When has someone put your needs ahead of their own?
Answer 4. Answers may vary.
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| Question 5. How do you think people feel when a leader takes on the role of a servant?
Answer 5. Answers may vary. |
Pray about It
God, help me to have the kind of attitude that puts others first. Give me opportunities to serve others and show them who You are. Amen.