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 celebrate that concept and the thought of Christian humility. A “Last Place Trophy” reminds kids that winning isn’t always the goal. A “Low to High Catapult” offers a memorable visual of how God is the one who lifts us up, rather than our own efforts. Let’s get crafty!
Bible Crafts on Who is the Greatest Mark 9
Bible Craft one: “Last Place Trophy”
You will need:
- Construction paper or cardstock
- Cups (foam or plastic)
- Markers or crayons
- Decorative items (stickers, glitter, etc.)
- Scissors
- Glue and/or tape
- Pipe cleaners
Procedure:
- Decorate a “placard” for the trophy. Add stickers, verses and caption notes to construction paper or cardstock.
- Decorate two cups using items like stickers, glitter, and other papers.
- Place the two cups bottom-to-bottom and secure with glue or tape to create a “trophy” look.
- Attach pipe cleaners to the sides of the cups to resemble trophy handles.
- Use the trophy for item storage, or as a simple decorative reminder of the importance of humility.
Bible Craft Two: “Low to High Catapult”
You will need:
- Construction Paper or cardstock
- Markers or crayons
- Decorative items (stickers, etc.)
- Pom-poms (or other small item)
- Spoons (Plastic)
- Glue or tape (optional)
Procedure:
- Decorate the spoon or spoons with Sharpie, small stickers, string, or other items.
- Decorate the cardstock or paper with verses or captions that show the reason for the craft (being lifted high from a low position).
- If desired, attach spoons to the paper to prevent them from sliding away.
- Place a pom pom or other small item on the flat end of the spoon. Hit the curved spoon part to launch the item off the back and into the air.
Verses or Captions to Consider… (Main Text: Mark 9:30-37)
And he sat down and called the twelve. And he said to them, “If anyone would be first, he must be last of all and servant of all.” -Mark 9:35
Want to be great? Don’t think too much of yourself!
Low to high…God will lift you up!
Let God “launch” you higher!
The last will be greatest…
Serve one another!
Mark 9 Bible Coloring Page: Christ Coloring Page
