Lesson: Mark 14:11 (Ages 6-8)

📖 Mark 14:11 – Ages 6-8

Explanation

In this Bible verse, some people were happy when they heard about the chance to betray Jesus, which means to hand Him over to those who wanted to hurt Him. They even promised to give money to the person who would help them do this.

Imagine if you had a special toy that you loved very much, and some kids wanted to take it away from you. They might offer you something in return, like candy or a new game, to help them get your toy. That's kind of like what happened in this verse, but with Jesus instead of a toy.

We can learn from this verse that not everyone will treat us or Jesus kindly, but even when people do wrong things, we should always choose to be loving and kind, just like Jesus was. Jesus knew that some people would not be nice to Him, but He still showed love and forgiveness to everyone.

Kid's Story

Once upon a time in a village, there was a mischievous squirrel named Sammy. Sammy loved shiny things and always wanted more. One day, he overheard the other animals talking about a shiny treasure hidden in the forest.

Excited, Sammy approached a wise owl for advice. The owl warned him not to be greedy and to think of others before himself. But Sammy didn't listen. He was determined to find the treasure.

When Sammy finally found the treasure, he was thrilled. But his joy turned to greed, and he wanted to keep it all for himself. The other animals heard about the treasure and promised to give Sammy silver to see it. Sammy, blinded by his greed, agreed to show them.

Just like in the Bible verse, Sammy's greed led him to betray his friends for silver. But he soon realized that true happiness comes from sharing and being kind, not from being greedy.

Prayer Prompt

Heavenly Father, thank you for always being with us and guiding us. Help us to remember that we should always choose to do what is right and to be loyal to you, just like we learned from the verse in Mark 14:11. Amen.

Discussion Questions

What do you think the people felt when they promised to give him silver?
Why do you think they wanted to hand Him over?
What do you think Jesus felt when He knew someone wanted to betray Him?
How do you think Jesus responded to this situation?
How can we show love and kindness to others instead of betraying them?

Life Application

This verse from Mark 14:11 teaches us about the danger of betraying someone for personal gain. For children aged 6-8, this can be applied in their everyday lives by being honest and loyal to their family, friends, and teachers. They can learn to always choose kindness and loyalty over selfishness and betrayal. Encourage the child to think about how they can show love and loyalty to others in their actions and words, even when it may be tempting to do otherwise. This verse can help children understand the value of trust and integrity in their relationships with others.

Craft or Activity

Let's make a "Good Deeds Jar" craft! Have the child decorate a jar with stickers or markers. Explain that just like Judas made a bad choice to betray Jesus for silver, we can make good choices by doing kind things for others. Each time the child does a good deed, they can write it on a slip of paper and put it in the jar. This craft will help them remember the importance of making good choices and doing kind things for others, just like Jesus taught us.

Memory Verse or Rhyme

When they heard, hearts turned cold,
Silver promised, story old.
Looking for a chance, they sought,
To betray the One they ought.

Songs or Videos

One song that relates to the message of Mark 14:11 is "Jesus Paid It All" by Kristian Stanfill. This song talks about how Jesus paid the price for our sins, just as Judas received silver to betray Jesus. Another great song is "My Lighthouse" by Rend Collective, which reminds us that Jesus is our light and guide, even in difficult times when others may betray us. Both songs can help kids understand the importance of staying faithful to Jesus, even when faced with temptation or betrayal.

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