Exegetical Aim: Our requests of others should be polite. We should use kindness whenever possible.

Props: A bottle of vinegar, an onion, a jar of jelly, and a packet of Kool-Aid.

Lesson: Today I want to take a survey to see what kind of things you like, okay? Hold up the jar of vinegar. How many know what this is? (response) Now, how many people like to have a big, cold glass of vinegar on a warm summer's day? (response) No? Hold up the Kool-Aid pouch. Well, who would rather have a drink made from this? (response) So you would rather have the Kool-Aid than the vinegar? (response) Okay. Next, how many of you would like just to open up your mouth and bite into this? Hold up the onion. (response) No? Well, what about this? Hold up the…