Lost Heroes: Week 5

Discovering the qualities of a hero

This resource provides you with a lesson plan, a drama script, songs, activities to teach this lesson effectively, with opportunities for the children to be active in the learning process. You will be provided with lesson plans and extra materials for either a "stand alone teaching experience" or if you are teaching this as part of a whole module. Choose the resources that best suit your situation.

Aim: To teach that Jesus showed his disciples that a true hero lives a life of serving others.

Bible Text: Matthew 20:20-28

Background Notes: This passage sheds light on the disciples and shows their ambition and desire for personal reward without considering the personal sacrifice involved. It is a very natural desire. Who wouldn't want ... Show More This passage sheds light on the disciples and shows their ambition and desire for personal reward without considering the personal sacrifice involved. It is a very natural desire. Who wouldn't want to sit at the right hand of Jesus? But as Jesus pointed out, there is a price to pay for that right. Every one of us must learn that true greatness lies not in dominance and status but in service. It is so opposite to the world’s view of greatness. But Jesus was patient and loving in his reply and merely showed them by example time and time again the ways service to one another is truly great. It is also nice to know that Jesus will be patient with us and like the disciples sees the hope in us to one day get it right.

You Will Need: FOR TEACHING TIME
Table and party food and decorations, Bowl, towel and water for washing a leaders feet, A leader to help with lesson (have their dirty feet washed).
FOR SMALL GROUP CHALLENGE
Clues and places to hide the clues
FILES TO DOWNLOAD
Lost Heroes Week 5 Power point File, Songs, Small group leaders Guide, Drama Scripts