For the most part, we live in a “first come, first serve” society. We aim to be the best and to be the first, and we honor those who are. We certainly wouldn’t expect to see the back of the line honored before early arrivals, and our constant competition pushes us to strive for supremacy. Jesus, however, looks at things
Craft Ideas for Mark 9 and Humility and Service like Jesus We often want to be competitive or strive to be first, but Jesus tells us that we must become less in order to be greater. Living in humble service to others follows the model that Christ gave in how He lived and gave His life for us. These crafts
Children’s Message on Mark 9 and The Servant of All Main Objective: For the most part, we live in a “first come, first serve” society. We aim to be the best and to be the first, and we honor those who are. We certainly wouldn’t expect to see the back of the line honored before early arrivals, and our constant competition pushes
Use this Children’s Sermon / Bible Object Lesson on the Transfiguration in your Sunday School, Kids Church, or Children’s Ministry. Download the printable lesson plan below and watch our video teaching example to get started. Related lesson ideas for this children’s sermon child activities bible bible lesson children children sunday school lessons children’s children’s bible children’s lesson children’s object lesson
These days, being “salty” isn’t much of a compliment…so what does it mean to have “salt” in our lives as Christians? Jesus calls us to flavor and influence the world for Him. This lesson focuses on a somewhat tricky passage in the Gospel of Mark, examining what it means to follow the Lord wholeheartedly and impact others as we do.Â
What makes someone great? We tend to equate greatness with personal achievement, success, or power. However, Jesus turned such ideas upside down by asserting that to be truly great requires humility and recognition that identity is found in God alone. Rather than focusing on competition and esteem, we should look to God for strength and realize our dependence on Him.