World Hunger

Objective
Students will explore how to respond to the world’s physical and spiritual hunger with compassion, as Jesus did. They will reflect on serving others and sharing God’s love, focusing on the spiritual hunger for Jesus highlighted in Hulvey’s song.

Warm Up
Start by asking the students to think about a time when they felt hungry—whether it was physical hunger, a longing for something deeper, or a feeling of emptiness. Ask them to briefly share what that hunger was and how they tried to satisfy it.

• When you’ve felt hungry in life, how did you try to satisfy that hunger?
• Do you think people in the world experience spiritual hunger in a similar way? How might they try to fill that need?
• What are some things that people commonly look to for fulfillment that don’t truly satisfy?
• When you think of world hunger, how do you see it affecting people spiritually? What do you think they are truly longing for?

Transition
The world experiences many forms of hunger—physical, emotional, and spiritual. Hulvey’s song “World Hunger” reminds us that only Jesus can satisfy the spiritual hunger. As Christians, we are called to meet both physical and spiritual needs, sharing Christ’s hope and love through our actions and message.

The Song
Play “World Hunger” by Hulvey.

• How does this song reflect God’s heart for both the physical and spiritual needs of the world?
• What do you think Hulvey is saying about how we should respond to world hunger—not just physically, but spiritually?
• How does this song challenge you to think about serving others in both physical and spiritual ways?
• How can you make a difference in addressing spiritual hunger around you?

Bible Study
Read Matthew 25:35-40

• What does this passage teach us about serving others?
• How can we apply these teachings to our lives today?
• In what practical ways can you serve others in your school, church, or community?
• How do you think serving others, especially those who are struggling, reflects the heart of God?
• How can we serve those who are spiritually hungry and thirsty, offering them Jesus as the ultimate source of life?

Read Micah 6:8

• What does it mean to “act justly” in your everyday life?
• How can you show mercy to others, especially those who don’t deserve it?
• How does walking humbly with God affect the way you serve others?
• What is one thing you can do this week to show mercy and justice in your community?
• How can you show mercy to those who are spiritually hungry, offering them the message of Christ’s love and forgiveness?

Read Isaiah 58:6-7

• What does God desire more than ritualistic acts of worship?
• How can we “loose the chains of injustice” in practical ways?
• What are some small steps you can take to feed the hungry or help the oppressed in your community?
• How does God call us to live out our faith beyond Sunday services?
• How can we “loose the chains of spiritual injustice” by sharing the Gospel and helping others find spiritual fulfillment in Christ?

Wrap Up
As Christians, we are called to reflect God’s compassion and justice by serving others in tangible ways. Think about one way you can serve someone in need this week, whether it’s through a simple act of kindness, providing for someone physically, or offering spiritual support.

Let’s pray together: 

“God, thank You for Your heart for the needy. Help us to see the world the way You do and to respond with love and compassion. Guide us as we serve others, and help us to be the hands and feet of Jesus in a hurting world. Amen.”

Playlist
This song is featured on “The Linc: Evangelism” Spotify playlist – which is the perfect way to remind your students what you’ve taught them in this session. To share it with them, click the live link on the web version of this study.