For our Bible topic the other day, we discussed the infamous "me first" mentality we all have. We discussed how the kids fight over who goes first on things, whether it's video games or bike rides, and then we read the story about when the disciples asked Jesus who was going to be first in heaven. For the Last Supper, Jesus, the King of Kings, Lord of Lords, washed His disciples feet and said, "Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another's feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. Very truly I tell you, servants are not greater than their master, nor are messengers greater than the one who sent them." (John 13:14-17)
We talked about how Satan fills us with this "deserving" lie. We think we "deserve" this or that. We worked hard for it, or we're older, or we paid for it. Jesus earned everything we could ever give Him, but he doesn't "lord" it over us. Also, in the story of Abraham in Genesis, you'll see that same example. Abraham, who was Lot's uncle, let Lot choose which land he wanted. By all rights, Abraham was the one in a position to be choosing first. He was older, had received God's covenant and blessing, and had great wealth. Instead, he made peace and let Lot choose. Hopefully, the message went to the kids' hearts. God does say that His word will not return empty, so we are believing this lesson will rest in our children's hearts forever.
As far as short-term benefits, the kids later fought about who would go first. Instead, this time, they argued that the other one should go first!!! What do you do?!
For our Bible topic the other day, we discussed the infamous "me first" mentality we all have. We discussed how the kids fight over who goes first on things, whether it's video games or bike rides, and then we read the story about when the disciples asked Jesus who was going to be first in heaven. For the Last Supper, Jesus, the King of Kings, Lord of Lords, washed His disciples feet and said, "Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another's feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. Very truly I tell you, servants are not greater than their master, nor are messengers greater than the one who sent them." (John 13:14-17)
We talked about how Satan fills us with this "deserving" lie. We think we "deserve" this or that. We worked hard for it, or we're older, or we paid for it. Jesus earned everything we could ever give Him, but he doesn't "lord" it over us. Also, in the story of Abraham in Genesis, you'll see that same example. Abraham, who was Lot's uncle, let Lot choose which land he wanted. By all rights, Abraham was the one in a position to be choosing first. He was older, had received God's covenant and blessing, and had great wealth. Instead, he made peace and let Lot choose. Hopefully, the message went to the kids' hearts. God does say that His word will not return empty, so we are believing this lesson will rest in our children's hearts forever. 
As far as short-term benefits, the kids later fought about who would go first. Instead, this time, they argued that the other one should go first!!! What do you do?!
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