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Leader Guide

Bible Study

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Let’s say our SuperVerse together: Luke 10:42:

“There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her.”

Mary placed importance on spending time at Jesus’ feet over tasks that could be done when Jesus finished teaching. Let’s look at some other Scriptures to learn why we should make that same choice.

Give each child a Bible. Have children look up the verses and take turns reading one verse at a time. Then lead a discussion with the information below.

1. Mark 6:45–46 (niv):

45Immediately Jesus made His disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of Him to Bethsaida, while He dismissed the crowd. 46 After leaving them, He went up on a mountainside to pray.

  • What was most important to Jesus in this Scripture? Spending time with His Father, God, alone.
  • What can we learn from Jesus’ example? Jesus placed importance on spending time with God. He did what was necessary to be alone with God and do away with distractions so He could hear His voice. Jesus, as a man on the earth needed rest and strength from God — we do, too!
  • Can you share a time when you spent time alone with Jesus?
  • Do you think it is important to set up a specific time each day, like in the morning, to spend time with Jesus? Please explain. Yes, it demonstrates to God that we have discovered what is most important — as Mary did. We are less likely to forget or miss our time because of other things that come up. When we set a time, we can look forward to it as we experience growth and a deeper relationship with Jesus. It becomes a good habit.

2. John 1:1–2,14:

1 In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He existed in the beginning with God.14 So the Word became human and made His home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen His glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son.

  • Who is the Word in this passage? Jesus.
  • What does it mean that the Word became flesh? Jesus, who is God, became a human being.
  • Take a moment to think and apply what we just learned. If Jesus is the Word, what is another way we can spend time with Jesus? By reading the Bible or listening to God’s Word.
  • Yes, when we read the Word, we come into Jesus’ presence. He lives among His people and has a relationship with us. What did Jesus say about the time Mary spent with Him, listening and learning? It would not be taken from her.
  • What can we then say about our time with Jesus—praying, reading, waiting, and listening? It is never time wasted or lost. It is time invested. No one can ever take the Word we receive in our heart away from us.

3. John 15:4–8:

4 Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in Me. 5 “Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in Me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing. 6 Anyone who does not remain in Me is thrown away like a useless branch and withers. Such branches are gathered into a pile to be burned. 7 But if you remain in Me and My words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted! 8 When you produce much fruit, you are My true disciples. This brings great glory to My Father.

  • Who is the vine, and who are the branches? Jesus is the vine and we are the branches.
  • What does Jesus tell us to do in verse 4? Remain in Him.
  • What do you think it means to remain in Jesus? To spend time with Him, to have a relationship, to live in His presence, to stay close to Him all the time.
  • If we remain in Him, what will He do? Remain in us.
  • Why can’t a branch produce fruit when is severed, or cut from the main vine or tree? It is cut off from the source and life giving food and nutrients. It dies.
  • In verses 5–6, what happens if we are separated or apart from Jesus? We can do nothing. We are not fed and dry up spiritually. We are not in a condition to be used for God’s work.
  • In verse 7, what happens when we spend time with Jesus, and His Words are in us? Our prayers will be answered. We will receive what we ask because it is according to God’s Word and will.
  • What happens when we remain connected to Jesus and produce fruit for His kingdom? We bring glory to God as His disciples.

Conclusion: Why spend time with Jesus? So we can be a true disciple who produces fruit which brings glory to God!