Free Bible lessons for kids · 6 lessons
Bible lessons about serving others for kids
Jesus came not to be served but to serve. He washed His disciples’ feet and gave His life for us, and He calls His people to serve one another with the gifts He gives.
6 Bible stories, one subject: serving others. Teach them as a series or one at a time; each lesson has its film, coloring page, class sheet, teacher guide, questions and game, all free.
“For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.”Mark 10:45 (KJV)
- Lessons
- 6
- Passages
- 1 Samuel 16:14–23, John 13:1–17, John 21:15–19, Acts 6:1–7, Acts 9:36–43, Acts 28:1–10
- Ages
- Preschool to preteen (3 to 12), with tips for each age
- Each lesson
- Story film (KJV), coloring page, class sheet, teacher guide, questions and answers, a game
- Cost
- Free: no subscription, no cost per child, no sign-up to teach
6 Bible lessons about serving others
David Plays the Harp
1 Samuel 16:14–23 · story film
After the Spirit of the LORD departed from King Saul, an evil spirit troubled him, and his servants looked for a man who could play the harp. One servant said he had seen a son of Jesse who was cunning in playing, and that the LORD was with him. So young David came to Saul, and whenever Saul was troubled, David took his harp and played, and Saul was refreshed and well.
Big idea: God can use the gifts He gives us to bring comfort to others.
Memory verse:
Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.
Psalm 150:6 (KJV)Ask: What kind of man did Saul’s servants look for? A man who was a cunning player on an harp (1 Samuel 16:16).
Game: Box Harp (about 15 minutes)
The Last Supper
John 13:1–17 · Matthew 26:17–30 · Mark 14:12–26 · Luke 22:7–23 · story film
At the Passover meal, Jesus washed His disciples’ feet. Then He took bread and the cup and told them to do this in remembrance of Him.
Big idea: Jesus served us and gave Himself for us.
Memory verse:
And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.
Luke 22:19 (KJV)Ask: What did Jesus wash? His disciples’ feet.
Game: Serve One Another Relay (about 10 minutes)
Feed My Sheep
John 21:15–19 · story film
Three times Jesus asked Peter, “Lovest thou me?” Three times Peter said yes, and Jesus told him to feed His sheep and follow Him.
Big idea: Jesus forgives and gives us work to do for Him.
Memory verse:
He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.
John 21:17 (KJV)Ask: How many times did Jesus ask Peter if he loved Him? Three times.
Game: Peter, Lovest Thou Me? (about 10 minutes)
Seven Helpers Are Chosen
Acts 6:1–7 · story film
Some widows were being missed when food was handed out. The apostles had the church choose seven men full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom to serve, so the apostles could keep praying and teaching.
Big idea: Everyone in God’s family has a way to serve.
Memory verse:
Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
Galatians 6:2 (KJV)Ask: Who was being neglected? Widows, in the daily handing out of food.
Game: Nobody Missed Relay (about 10 minutes)
Dorcas Lives Again
Acts 9:36–43 · story film
Dorcas was full of good works and made coats and garments for widows. When she died, Peter knelt down, prayed, and said, “Tabitha, arise,” and she opened her eyes.
Big idea: Small kindnesses matter to God.
Memory verse:
Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.
Acts 9:36 (KJV)Ask: What town did Dorcas live in? Joppa.
Game: Coats for Neighbors (about 15 minutes)
Safe on Malta
Acts 28:1–10 · story film
On the island of Malta (Melita) the people built a fire. A viper fastened on Paul’s hand, but he shook it off and felt no harm. Paul prayed for the sick, and they were healed.
Big idea: God protects us so we can keep serving Him.
Memory verse:
For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
Psalm 91:11 (KJV)Ask: What did the islanders build for them? A fire, because of the rain and cold.
Game: Shake Off the Snake (about 8 minutes)
Tips for teaching serving others
- Preschool: Let children help set up or clean up class and say, “We serve like Jesus.”
- Elementary: Make a list of ways to serve at home, at church and at school this week.
- Preteens: Read 1 Peter 4:10 and talk about the gifts God has given each person to serve others.
A 6-week series on serving others
| Week 1 | David Plays the Harp (1 Samuel 16:14–23). God can use the gifts He gives us to bring comfort to others. |
|---|---|
| Week 2 | The Last Supper (John 13:1–17). Jesus served us and gave Himself for us. |
| Week 3 | Feed My Sheep (John 21:15–19). Jesus forgives and gives us work to do for Him. |
| Week 4 | Seven Helpers Are Chosen (Acts 6:1–7). Everyone in God’s family has a way to serve. |
| Week 5 | Dorcas Lives Again (Acts 9:36–43). Small kindnesses matter to God. |
| Week 6 | Safe on Malta (Acts 28:1–10). God protects us so we can keep serving Him. |
Each week: welcome and pray, show the story film, talk through the questions, learn the memory verse, then color the page or do the class sheet.
Memory verses about serving others (KJV)
“Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.”
Psalm 150:6 · David Plays the Harp
“And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.”
Luke 22:19 · The Last Supper
“He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.”
John 21:17 · Feed My Sheep
“Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.”
Galatians 6:2 · Seven Helpers Are Chosen
“Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.”
Acts 9:36 · Dorcas Lives Again
“For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.”
Psalm 91:11 · Safe on Malta
Questions people ask
What does the Bible teach kids about serving others?
Jesus came not to be served but to serve. He washed His disciples’ feet and gave His life for us, and He calls His people to serve one another with the gifts He gives. “For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.” (Mark 10:45, KJV)
Which Bible stories teach serving others?
David Plays the Harp (1 Samuel 16:14–23), The Last Supper (John 13:1–17), Feed My Sheep (John 21:15–19), Seven Helpers Are Chosen (Acts 6:1–7), Dorcas Lives Again (Acts 9:36–43), and 1 more on this page.
How can kids serve others?
In small, real ways: helping at home, encouraging a friend, praying for someone, giving time. Jesus showed what serving looks like when He washed His disciples’ feet (John 13).
How do I teach serving others to preschoolers?
Let children help set up or clean up class and say, “We serve like Jesus.”
Are these lessons free?
Yes. Every lesson, film, coloring page, class sheet and game is free for churches, families and schools, with no subscription, no cost per child and no sign-up needed to teach.
Which Bible translation is used?
The films and memory verses show the King James Version word for word. In the lessons you can switch the verses to the Berean Standard Bible, the ESV or dozens of other English Bibles, every verse is labelled with its translation, and tapping a verse on the film opens its whole chapter.
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