Jesus Washes His Disciples' Feet

Passage: John 13:1-17


Big Idea: To be great, serve others.


Bible Memory Verse: Mark 9:35b - If anyone would be first, he must be last of all and servant of all.


Review Questions to Ask Throughout the Week
What was the name of the special meal Jesus and the disciples were celebrating? (The Passover)
What did Jesus do to show his disciples that he loved him? (Washed their feet)
Why did people need their feet washed back then? (They wore sandals/were barefoot. The roads were dirt.)
Was washing dirty feet a job for someone important or a servant? (A servant)
Which disciple told Jesus to stop washing his feet? (Simon Peter)
When Jesus said he needed to wash their feet, what did Peter say? (Wash my whole body.)
What lesson was Jesus trying to teach the disciples by washing their feet? (They need to serve others.)
What is today's big idea? (To be great, serve others.)
What is today's Bible verse? (Mark 9:35b - If anyone would be first, he must be last of all and servant of all.)

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The Triumphal Entry

Passage: Mark 10:13-16

Big Idea: Worship Jesus the King.

Verse: Philippians 2:10 - So that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth.

Review Questions to Ask Throughout the Week

1. What did Jesus send his two disciples out to find? (A donkey)

2. What did he tell them to say if someone asked what they were doing? (The Lord needs it.)

3. Who rode the donkey? (Jesus)

4. What did the people put on the road when they saw Jesus coming? (Their coats and some leaves.)

5. Why did they lay their coats on the road? (To treat Jesus like a king.)

6. What kinds of things did the people say when Jesus came by? (Blessed is the king! May there be peace!)

7. What does it mean to worship someone? (To treat them like they’re worth more than anyone else.)

8. Who does the Bible tell us to worship? (God.)

9. Why is it okay to worship Jesus? (He’s God.)

10. What is today’s big idea? (Worship Jesus the King.)

11. What is today’s Bible verse? 

Jesus and the Children

Passage: Mark 10:13-16

Big Idea: Believe that Jesus can save you.

Verse: John 14:1 - Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. (ESV)

Story Review Questions
1. What were the parents bringing to Jesus? (Their little children.)
2. What did the parents want Jesus to do with the children? (Lay his hands on them and pray for them.)
3. What did the disciples do when the parents started bringing their children to Jesus? (They told them to stop.)
4. How did Jesus feel when he heard the disciples tell the parents to stop bringing their children? (He was angry.)
5. Did Jesus want the children to come to him or not? (He wanted them to come.)
6. True or false: Jesus said God’s kingdom doesn’t belong to little children. (False)
7. How did Jesus say we need to believe in him to enter God’s kingdom? (Like a little child believes.)
8. What does the Bible say we need to believe to be saved? (That Jesus is Lord and that he died and rose again for our sins.)
9. What is today’s big idea? (Believe that Jesus can save you.)
10. What is today’s Bible verse? (John 14:1 - Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me.)

Jesus Heals a Man Born Blind

Passage: John 9:1-34

Big Idea: Tell others about Jesus.

Verse: Matthew 28:20 - Go therefore and make disciples of all nations... (ESV)

Story Review Questions

Who did Jesus meet as he was walking? (A blind man)
How long had the man been blind? (Since he was born.)
What did Jesus put on the man’s eyes? (Mud made from spit.)
What did Jesus tell the man to go do? (Wash off in a pool.)
What happened after the man washed off the mud? (He could see.)
What did the people who saw the blind man say? (Is that the same person who was blind?)
Was was the name of the group of people who asked the blind man questions? (The Pharisees)
When the Pharisees didn’t believe the man, who did they ask next? (The blind man’s parents)
Each time he was asked what happened, what did the blind man do? (Told the truth about what Jesus did.)
What is today’s big idea? (Tell others about Jesus.)
What has Jesus done for us? (Died on the cross for our sins and rose from the dead.)
What is today’s verse? (Matthew 28:20a - Go therefore and make disciples of all nations...)

Jesus and Nicodemus

Story: Jesus and Nicodemus

Passage: John 3:1-16

Verse: John 3:16 - For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

The Wise and Foolish Builders

Passage: Matthew 7:24-27, Luke 6:47-49

Big Idea: Following Jesus is best.


Verse: Matthew 6:33a - But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness...(ESV)


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What Your Kid Will Learn This Month

Here's a list of the Bible stories and verses we'll be covering in Faith Kids during the month of February:

February 6: The Greatest Commandment

Matthew 22.34-37

Big Idea

Love God with all you've got.

Bible Verse

Matthew 22.37 – You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. (ESV)

February 13: The Good Samaritan

Luke 10.25-37

Big Idea

Good neighbors are kind to everyone they meet.

Bible Verse

Matthew 22.39 - And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. (ESV)

February 20: Jesus and Zacchaeus

Luke 19:1-10

Big Idea

Jesus came to save sinners.

Bible Verse

Luke 19:10 – For the Son of Man came to seek and save the lost. (ESV)

February 27: The Lord's Prayer

Matthew 6:5-15

Big Idea

Prayer is talking with God.

Bible Verse

1 Thes. 5:16-17– Rejoice always, pray without ceasing... (ESV)