A lesson in humility
Our March family service followed the theme of Humility: While teaching one day, Jesus started talking about the religious leaders and describing how they acted. The behaviour he describes is the the opposite of humility – they do everything for show, they take the best seats and wear the finest long robes, biggest tassels and demand respect when they walk around.
Jesus lived in the opposite way! He was born in a lowly barn, he put others before himself, and he never bragged. Jesus tells his followers that “Whoever is the greatest should be the servant of the others. If you put yourself above others, you will be put down. But if you humble yourself, you will be honoured.”
Based on Matthew 23.1-12
The children (and we noticed most other people joining in!) enjoyed learning the actions to the song ‘One Way Jesus’….turned up really loud!