The Last Supper Matthew 26; John 13
Story Point: Jesus ate a special meal with His friends.
Family Discussion Questions:
1. Why do you think Jesus made a new covenant? What happened to the old covenant? Lead kids to recall that God’s people had broken the old covenant, which required complete obedience to the Law. God promised to make a new covenant to forgive sins. God forgives the sins of those who trust in His Son, Jesus. (Read aloud Heb. 8:10.)
2. Why should we serve one another with joy? Help kids identify Jesus as the ultimate servant. In His life and death, Jesus showed how to love and serve one another. (Read aloud Gal. 5:13.)
3. Whom can you serve this week? Encourage kids to choose a friend, family member, or neighbor they can serve this week. Emphasize that God is honored when we love one another. (Read aloud 1 John 4:12.)
Family Activities:
Read aloud Matthew 26:14-16.
You'll need:
• 30 dimes
Tell kids that Judas betrayed Jesus for about 120 days of wages. Let the kids count the dimes and place them at your family worship space.
Ask:
• Was Jesus' life on earth worth more than 30 pieces of silver? Why or why not?
• What was the true value of Jesus' life to our family?
Activity 2
Read aloud John 13:1-5.
You'll need:
• a bowl
• a bar of soap
• paper towels
Jesus washed feet to show his love. Have a bowl, a bar of soap, and paper towels ready. Take turns washing each other's hands and/or feet drying them as you express love to each other.
Display the soap at your family worship space.