Your group may want to try this Bible study and group discussion in church school or at a youth group meeting. You may want to continue your discussion by using the prayer litany or prayer of dedication also offered in this guide.This Bible study is a good way to get kids in your church talking about Kids To Kids projects.

Read the words of Jesus from the book of Matthew:

“Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink? And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you, or naked and gave you clothing? And, when was it that we saw you sick or in prison and visited you?’ And the King will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.”
                                    –Matthew 25:37-40 NRSV
Note: These verses come from a longer story that you may want to read.

What do you think?

1. What do you think this scripture says about how we should see and relate to other people.
2. What do you think it really means to see Christ in another person?
   How would seeing Christ in others change the way you would act toward them?
3. What if you were a kid in need of food, shelter, clothing or other basics?
   How would you want others to see you?
   What would you want them to say to you?
   To do for you?
   To do together with you?
4. What do you think we can learn from people, especially other kids, who are in need?
5. Kids To Kids ministry, throughout North America and around the world, is helping kids who have some very basic needs. Thinking about Jesus’ words, what do you think your group might do to help kids who are in the following situations?
   
   List all of your ideas. (If you get stuck, look through this Leader’s Guide for help.)
   Some ideas to get you started:
   - A family with kids who lives down the street from your church and seems like they don’t have much money.
   - Kids in India who don’t have enough to eat.
   - A girl at your school who tells you her dad lost his job and she doesn’t have lunch money anymore.
   - Kids who, in the future, may be affected by a sudden disaster such as a hurricane, earthquake, or terrorism.
   
   (Note: Is there anything we can do to be instantly ready to help these kids, even though we don’t know where the next disaster might strike? What kinds of things would kids in these situations need?)
   
   
6. Do you think that helping others in need may help them come to know Jesus? Why or why not? How do you think kids in need may see Christ in you?