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Kids Bible Stories

#379: Who Wants to Be First? β€” A Lesson from Jesus

Kids Bible Stories

Jessica White

Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

4.6 β€’ 1.6K Ratings

πŸ—“οΈ 9 July 2025

⏱️ 11 minutes

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Summary

Mark 10:35–45

In today’s episode, we hear the surprising story of James and John asking Jesus a very big question — and how the other disciples reacted! 

Jesus teaches them (and us!) something amazing — true greatness doesn’t come from bossing people around or being first. It comes from serving others, just like Jesus did. He is the King of kings, but He came to help, love, and give His life for us.

At the end, we talk about simple ways kids can follow Jesus’ example this week - to keep their eyes open for ways to be a helper. Helpers serve and whether it’s big or small, it makes a  difference. 

They are reminded that when you help someone, you are serving — just like Jesus did. He is our perfect example.
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Transcript

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0:00.0

Hello again and welcome back to Kids' Bible Stories.

0:05.0

Today's story is called Who Wants to Be First?

0:09.0

This comes from Mark chapter 10, verses 35 through 45.

0:14.0

Let's jump right in to today's story.

0:32.3

One sunny day, Jesus and his 12 disciples were walking along the dusty road.

0:36.5

They had seen so many amazing things already.

0:40.2

Jesus gave blind people sight.

0:43.1

They'd seen Jesus walk on water.

0:45.7

He'd healed sick people.

0:51.5

They had seen incredible miracles.

1:01.4

But today, two of them had a question for Jesus. James and John, who were brothers and sons of a man named Zebedee, jogged ahead, trying to get closer to Jesus, while the

1:08.8

others walked just a few steps behind.

1:13.6

Maybe James and John whispered at first, trying not to let the others hear, but it didn't stay

1:25.6

quiet for long.

1:28.2

Teacher, they said boldly,

1:32.4

we want you to do for us whatever we ask.

1:38.4

Jesus turned and looked at them kindly.

1:42.9

He replied,

1:44.8

Okay, and what is it you want me to do for you?

1:51.0

The other disciples leaned in, trying to hear.

1:57.2

James and John answered.

2:00.7

Well, let one of us sit at your right hand and the other sit at your left hand in glory.

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