THE THEME: What the kingship of Jesus means.

THE LESSON: Luke 23:35-42. Have someone read the lesson aloud.

SOME QUESTIONS TO TALK ABOUT:

1. Why do you think this passage was chosen for this particular Sunday, the Sunday before Advent begins?
2. What do you think we should attempt to learn from this passage?
3. Why do you think Jesus chose not to use his power to save himself? Could he have saved himself?
4. What kinds of power influence your life? Who and what has power over you?
5. Over who and what do you have power?
6. Who are some people and institutions that have power? Describe how this power is used. Is it for good or evil?
7. What kind of power do you believe Jesus possessed and used? Discuss.
8. How would you define "servant leadership"? (You may wish to use the definitions of Servant Leadership given for the Lessons for Older Children and Youth and discuss each one.)

End with the Collect for the day.