Exegetical Aim: To teach that in God's Kingdom victory does not fall on the strongest and fastest, but on the humble.

Props: First, second, and third place ribbons or trophies. Draw some ribbons if you have nothing commercial.

Lesson: Good morning, children. I have a question for you. Who among you is the fastest? (response) And why are you the fastest? (response) Who among you is the strongest? (response) Why do you think you're the strongest? (response) Who among you is the tallest? (response) This morning I want to place you in order. We are going to start with the tallest and go down to the littlest. I want you to line up shoulder to shoulder all the way across the altar. Have them face the congregation and stand shoulder to shoulder making a descending line from tallest to shortest.

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