Conversation Starters: Live Humbly
Posted by Karah
THE BIBLE MEETS LIFE: The adage “Don’t let success go to your head” reminds us that success
has a way of changing a person. We are aware of celebrities and public figures who lost their
humility when they experienced success. The Babylonian ruler Nebuchadnezzar focused on his
own glory and paid a price. From the story of Daniel, we discover the importance God places on
living humbly before Him, but our ultimate example of humility comes from the life and death of
Jesus Christ.
Concept: Live Humbly
Preschool
2 Kings 4:1-7
LIFE POINT: A woman said to Elisha, “My husband has died. The person I owe money to is coming to take my sons.” Elisha asked her how he could help and what she had in her house. The woman replied, “All I have is a jar of oil.” Elisha told her to borrow all the empty jars. She was to start pouring oil into the empty jars. The woman and her sons did as Elisha said. As the jars filled, her sons placed them to the side and brought her more. Finally, all the jars were filled, and the oil stopped. The woman went to Elisha and told him that the jars were full. Elisha told her to sell the oil and pay what she owed.
He knew the woman and her sons could live on the money from the sale of the oil.
LIVE IT OUT: Help your child list some things your family has. These could be needs or wants. Tell your
child that these things come from God. Say a prayer of thanks for the things God gives you.
Kids
Daniel 4
LIFE POINT: King Nebuchadezzar had a scary dream. Once before, He had a scary dream and Daniel told him what it meant. He called for Daniel again. The king told Daniel his dream. God helped Daniel know what the dream meant. Daniel said, “God helped you get a large kingdom. You think you did it by yourself. In a while, you will be driven away to live as a wild animal. When you know that God is powerful, you will have your kingdom back.” A year later, the king thought to himself, “I made this
wonderful city!” The king heard a message from heaven. Then he was driven away and lived like a wild animal. After some time, the king knew that God was in charge. He praised God. He stopped being like a wild animal. He got his kingdom back.
LIVE IT OUT: Assist your child in listing some of his accomplishments. Pray together, thanking God for
giving him the abilities to achieve.
Students
Daniel 4:28-35
THE POINT: Pride leads to downfall, but God honors humility. When have you been humbled
by someone or something? How can we encourage one another in greater submission to God?
Discuss the following quote:
“Humility means reveling in His grace, not our goodness.”1 —John Piper
LIVE IT OUT: Encourage your student to do one or both Live It Out activities. Here are some suggested ways to help your student:
If he or she plans to complete Reconciliation:
• Share with them how you’ve seen God glorified through your reconciliation with other people.
If he or she plans to complete Picture of Humility:
• Your student may find it difficult or awkward to humble themselves before others. Pray for them that they may have the humility and courage to be humble.
1. John Piper, “Let the Nations Be Glad! Quotes,” Goodreads [online], [accessed 16 March 2015]. Available from the Internet: www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/2552661-let-the-nations-be-glad
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