Kingdom Tales, Week 4: Apr. 28, 2024

Following Jesus’ footsteps.

Passage: Mark 10:35-45 - James and John approached Jesus to ask him a favor. They wanted him to give them the most honored seats in the kingdom, on Jesus’ right and left sides. Jesus asked them if they were able to go through the same sufferings that he would have to go through, and they answered “Yes.” Jesus then said that even though they really would have to suffer just like him, he still wasn’t able to promise them the most honored seats. The other disciples were angry at James and John for asking for this, and Jesus reminded them that those who want to be the greatest among them need to learn how to be humble and a servant to all, just as Jesus came not to be served but to serve.

Big Idea: Challenges Are Part Of The Journey

Follow Up Discussion Questions by Age Group:

• Preschool-Kindergarten

  • What was the Bible story that you learned about in class today?

  • Why do you think James and John wanted to have the best seats in the kingdom next to Jesus? What did Jesus say when they asked him for this?

  • Why do you think that Jesus said that they would have to go through lots of hard times just like him?

  • What are some hard things you’ve gone through? Have you seen others have hard times too?

  • What can you do when you’re having problems? How can we be a good friend to others?

• Grades 1-3

  • What was the Bible story that you learned about in class today?

  • What was it that James and John asked Jesus to do for them? Why do you think they really wanted the best seats in the kingdom? What was Jesus’ response?

  • What do you think about the fact that Jesus told his disciples that they would have to go through lots of hardships just like him?

  • What are some things about following Jesus that are difficult or challenging?

  • What are some things that can help us face those challenges? How can we help others when we see them going through difficult times?

• Grades 4-6

  • What was the Bible story that you learned about in class today?

  • What was James and John’s request to Jesus? What was Jesus’ response to them?

  • What do you think of Jesus telling them that they would have to go through hardships just like him, but he still couldn’t promise them the best seats?

  • Do you think that it’s easy following Jesus? What are some challenges that we might face as we try our best to follow his way in the world?

  • Do you think that following Jesus is still worth it even if the road might be hard sometimes? What are some things that can help us through those difficult times?