In this series we are following Kit Windswept and her assistant Andi on a Treasure Quest, this week Kit and Andi stumbled onto stone number 5 right off. However next to the stone tablet was a small treasure chest. Kit believed this was the end of the journey and immediately began imagining what could be inside the chest. Kit believed that the contents would bring riches beyond imagining. And of course all that money would bring plenty of fame as film makers sought to document the adventures of Kt Windswept. Kit also believed that with enough fame would come the power to eventually rule the world! Finally Kit opened the chest to find the Bible verse for today. This lead Andi into the Bible story.
Today’s Bible story was about some of Jesus’ teachings. In Mark, chapter 10, Jesus has an encounter with a rich, young man. Jesus tells the man to sell all of his belongings and give the money to the poor. Later, two of Jesus’ disciples ask Jesus for a favor. They wanted to sit on his right and left when He sat on His throne in glory. They wanted to be greater than any of the other disciples. Jesus explained that God is the one who makes decisions about who is the greatest. Eventually, Jesus gathered all of His disciples together and talked with them. He explained that even though the rulers of this world seek power and lord it over their followers, it is supposed to be different with us. We should seek to serve one another. He said that whoever wants to be a leader must seek to serve everyone.
You can read the stories with your children here:
1. The Rich Young Ruler (Mark 10:17; Luke 18:18-23)
2. Two disciples asking for favor (Mark 10:35)
3. Jesus' teaching (Mark 42-45)
Our Memory Verse:
"For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others..." Mark 10:45a (NLT)
Remember if you memorize the memory verse you get 5 Action Bucks! This week the Treasure Quest clue is: power. Come tell me (Ashley) that word next Sunday and you will receive a handsome reward.
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