Jacob had a brand-new watch and was extremely excited to show it to everyone at church.
While Jacob’s Bible class teacher was in the middle of a conversation with another adult, Jacob walked right between them and interrupted.
“Look at my new watch!” Jacob said, and he immediately started talking all about it.
Discussion Questions
Use the following questions to discuss the concept of respect and manners:
- Was Jacob being rude? Why or why not?
- Was it wrong for Jacob to want to show people his watch? Where is the line between sharing excitement and interrupting?
- What should Jacob have done if he wanted to show his teacher the watch?
- Was Jacob showing proper respect to his elders? Explain your answer.
Private Reflection Journal
What is one thing from this study that you can apply to your life today? Jot down your thoughts below.