Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet Bible Story

Scripture:  John 13:1-17
The Beginner's Bible:  pg 437
My First Hands-On Bible: pg 330
Through the Bible in Felt:  pg 219

 

Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet Bible Verse

Colossians 3:23 - Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord.

Tune: I'm a Little Teapot
What-ever you do,
Work at it
With all you heart, as working for the Lord.
Colossians 3:23
Work at it.
With all you heart, as working for the Lord.


Psalm 118:26a Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD.

 

Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet Bible Song

God is So Good  Traditional
God is so good,
God is so good,
God is so good,
He’s so good to me!

Optional verses or make up your own)
God cares for me...
God answers prayers...
I love Him so...

 

Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet Activity Sheet

Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet Worksheet  Sheet available in the Bible Activity Workbook

Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet  Sheet available in the Bible Activity Workbook

Paint the worksheet with a small rag.

Glue a small piece of fabric on the cloth on the worksheet.

 

Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet Activities and Crafts

Apron
Purchase an apron or make one out of butcher block paper with ribbon.  Decorate.  Use to serve snacks or a meal to your family or friends.

Happy Hands Happy Hands are Helping Hands   Original Source Unknown
Discuss with your child what it means to be a happy helper and ways he/she can help others.  Trace each family member's hand on a piece of poster board.  Add the title "Happy Hands are Helping Hands."  Place the poster in a prominent place in your home.  Each time a family member does something to help someone, place a happy face sticker on the poster.

Bath Salts  "Who Serves You?" Bath Salts
Discuss who serves you and prepare a gift for that person expressing thankfulness for their servant's heart.  Make Bath Salts to give away.  Place in a glass jar.  Add the Bible verse "Matthew 11:28  Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." to each jar with the directions, "Add a handful of the salts under warm, running water.  Enjoy!"
Ingredients:
2 cups Epson salt
2 cups sea salt
3/4 cup baking soda
10-12 drops essential oil

Thank You Card  "Who Serves You?" Thank You 
Discuss who serves you and send thank you cards or make cookies or bread to give to that person expressing thankfulness for their servant's heart.

Washing Other's Feet  Family Washing Feet
Jennifer shared this image with me of her boys washing each other's feet.  

 

Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet Interactive Bible Story

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Discover ideas from the age-appropriate, Interactive Bible scripts available in the New Testament Curriculum and 4 Year Interactive Bible Stories

 

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