Mid-week 2-22-2023

GEMS FROM THE LIFE OF JESUS.

• A JOURNEY THROUGH THE BOOK OF MATTHEW

THEME: Dress like one who serves (like a waiter, waitress, etc.)

BIBLE: MATTHEW 20

• As two disciples were trying to get an elevated position with Jesus in His kingdom, Jesus turned the situation into a teaching on serving instead. Jesus came to serve, even though He is the King of kings and Lord of lords.

MEMORY VERSES: (SAME VERSES THROUGH 3/1/23)

• Older Kids (2nd - 5th)

  • Matthew 19:25-26, “When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished and asked, ‘Who then can be saved?’ Jesus looked at them and said, ‘With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.’”

  • Matthew 20:28, “just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

  • Matthew 21:22, “If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”

• Younger Kids (Kindergarten - 1st)

  • Matthew 19:25-26, “‘Who then can be saved?’ Jesus…said, ‘With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.’”

  • Matthew 20:28, “just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

  • Matthew 21:22, “If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”