Key Ideas
Faith Fact
I will put others first.
Faith Verse
Romans 12:2 (NLT)
Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.
Question of the Day: Why should we put others first?
Read about It
Read: Luke 14:7–11
Have you ever fought with your brother or sister about who would sit in the front seat? There is so much more room in the front compared to the back seats. But when you’re one of the youngest ones in the car, you usually don’t get your own way.
Jesus was speaking to people who were fighting over the best seats at the dinner table. He was helping them understand that by putting themselves first, they were just setting themselves up for disappointment. He knew that it was far better to put others first because God blesses those who are humble. When we have choices to make, we should set aside what is best for ourself. Instead, put others first like Jesus did.
Talk about It
|
Question 1. What were the guests competing for? Answer 1. To sit in the seats of honor near the head of the table (Luke 14:7)
|
|
Question 2. Why do you think the guests wanted to sit in the seats of honor? Answer 2. Answers will vary.
|
| Question 3. How did Jesus say the guests would feel if the host asked them to move to a less important seat?
Answer 3. They would be embarrassed. (Luke 14:9)
|
| Question 4. Why should we put others first?
Answer 4. Answers will vary.
|
| Question 5. What are some ways that we could put others first?
Answer 5. Answers will vary.
|
Pray about It
Dear Jesus, help me to remember to put others first. Thank You that I can trust You to take care of me. Amen.