Best Seats Read: Mark 10:35-45
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James and John wanted to know if they could sit at Jesus right and left side when they enter heaven. They didn’t understand what they were asking, and Jesus answered them by saying they could go through all the trials that he will go through but that actually it wasn’t his decision to make. The other disciples were not happy with James and John and became angry with them. Jesus gathered everyone together and told them again that they need to be servants and put others before themselves. Jesus came to give his life for them so they can serve others.
Watch:
Who asked Jesus about seats? What did Jesus answer? Why did the disciples get mad? What did
Jesus tell them?
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Wrong Way Round – James and John got thing the wrong way round – they thought they should be recognised for all the good things they had done. Jesus explained that wasn’t they way things would go. With a partner come up with a story of something being the wrong way round and how it should be! Use this as a reminder of James and John.
Pray: Help me to serve you. Amen
Father in heaven watch over our loved ones.
Keep them by your side.
May they be safe and peaceful, in you may they abide.
Give wisdom to the doctors and nurses too we pray,
renew their strength and bless them for the work they do each day. Send healing and restoration and let them feel your love.
May your Holy Spirit give them rest as gentle as a dove. Amen (Taken from Praying Together)
Share – Find out if your church has any missionary partners and how you can learn about what they are doing and how they serve God.