​Read all or parts of pHILIPPIANS 2 from your Bible or watch the Bible story video.

STORY: 

  Jesus is God, but He left His throne in heaven to come to earth and live as a man. Jesus became human to obey His Father’s plan and rescue sinners. He was obedient to God even when it meant He would suffer and die on the cross. Anyone who trusts in Jesus will be forgiven of all their sins and get to spend forever with God in heaven. 
 When He became a human, Jesus made Himself low, like a servant. He was obedient to His Father’s plan to rescue sinners. The Bible tells us that God exalted Jesus because of His perfect obedience. God raised Jesus above every name on heaven and earth. Jesus will be worshiped and praised forever and everyone will one day confess that Jesus is Lord.
  When we trust Jesus as our Savior, we receive forgiveness of sins and life with Him forever. Those who are saved are given the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit helps us become more like Jesus. As we follow Jesus, we become like a light shining in the darkness. We show others what Jesus is like by the way we treat others, how we trust the Lord, and by sharing the gospel.

DISCUSSION QUESTION #1: What makes Jesus different than any other man who lived on earth?

ANSWER:  Remind kids that Jesus became human to obey His Father’s plan and rescue sinners. Tell kids that Jesus faced every temptation to sin, just like we do. But unlike us, Jesus never sinned. He lived a perfect life without sin, which allowed Him to be the perfect sacrifice for our sins. 

DISCUSSION QUESTION #2: Jesus served us by laying down His life on the cross. How can we serve others and take care of one another? 

ANSWER: Answers will vary. Discuss how Jesus is our example of how we should serve and love one another. Remind kids that our hearts are transformed to be more like Jesus when we trust in Him. Prompt kids to think about practical ways they can serve their families, schools, friends, and church. For example, kids can choose to wash the dishes at home or pass out paper for their teacher. 



MORNINGS:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for sending Your Son, Jesus, to die for our sins. Thank You that, through Jesus, we can have forgiveness and spend forever with You. In Jesus’ name, amen.

EVENINGS: 

Dear Heavenly Father, 

Thank You for growing Your church and allowing it to spread throughout the world. Help me to trust and follow you in every moment of my day. Holy Spirit, please help me to obey You at home, in my school, at church, and in my community so that I can be Your servant to those You place around me. In Jesus’ name, amen.