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Matthew 23 · Grade 2

Like a Mother Hen

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Read the Story

Jesus taught the people. He said some leaders did things just so others would see them.

Jesus said, "he who is greatest among you will be your servant." God wants us to help others.

Jesus loved the people of Jerusalem. He wanted to gather them close, like a hen gathers her chicks under her wings.

Memory Verse

“But he who is greatest among you will be your servant.”

Matthew 23:11 (WEB)

Show What You Know

Circle the right answer, or write it on the lines.

  1. Why did some leaders do things?

  2. Who is greatest, according to Jesus?

    JerusalemThe one who servesHelp others

  3. What does God want us to do?

    So others would see themA hen with her chicksHelp others

  4. What city did Jesus love?

    A hen with her chicksJerusalemThe one who serves

  5. What animal did Jesus talk about?

Word Search

Find and circle each word. Words go across and down.

JIGBTDYLESENJUCKYSSYRSGVEHEEJGUINLURALSASDCMVHOKETAEBAEVRCRHLLNLEWWRVEETPYNHTPERM
  • JERUSALEM
  • SERVANT
  • HUMBLE
  • INSIDE
  • GATHER
  • SERVE
  • HELP
  • LOVE

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for this Bible story. Help me to . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Jesus warned about acting good on the outside only. How can we be good inside too?
  • How can you be fair and kind?

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