Overview Jesus the Word An Angel Visits Mary Simeon and Anna Flight to Egypt Boy in the Temple Jesus the Word Epiphany John the Baptist The Baptism of Jesus The Lamb of God Tempted Calling the Disciples Wedding at Cana Woman at the Well The Beatitudes Love Your Enemies Do Not Worry Build Your House on the Rock The Man with a Shriveled Hand The Widow of Nain Jesus Calms a Storm The Mustard Seed The Man in the Caves The Man Born Blind Four Friends Mary and Martha The Lord's Prayer Jesus and the Children Transfiguration The Good Samaritan The Parable of the Fig Tree The Danger of Riches The Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin The Lost Son The Pharisee and the Tax Collector Ten Men Healed Man Born Blind Lazarus Jesus Talks about God's House Promise of the Holy Spirit The Rich Young Man The Woman Who Touched Jesus' Cloak Jairus' Daughter The Parable of Talents Sending the Twelve Peter's Faith Feeding the 5000 Share God's Love The Ten Bridesmaids The Wrong People Heal in Jesus' Name James and John Ask for Seats of Honour Sheep and Goats Christ the King Zacchaeus A Woman Washes Jesus' Feet Palm Sunday Jesus Cleanses the Temple Parable of the Vineyard The Wedding Banquet Paying Taxes The Greatest Commandment Be Humble The Sadducees’ Question Jesus the Vine The Empty Tomb Thomas and Jesus The Road to Emmaus The Disciples Fish Again The Great Commission Jesus' Ascension

Bible Texts:

Matthew 23:1-12, Mark 12:38-40, Luke 11:37-52, Luke 20:45-47

 

Children's Bible Story sources:

"Be Humble," Spark Story Bible, p.312

 

Children's Story Resources

Verdi by Janell Cannon

Verdi the snake doesn’t understand why his mother is telling him to grow up big and green when all the other big and green snakes seem lazy, boring, and rude. But when Verdi decides he simply won’t turn green, he finds himself in a heap of trouble.

How these stories are connected: Be true to who you are. There are special surprises and rewards in being yourself.

 

Questions about Verdi:

     Why doesn’t Verdi want to turn green?

     What are some things he tries to stop himself from turning green?

     What does Verdi realize at the end?

 

Questions about the Bible story:

     What are the rabbis good at?

     What do the rabbis do wrong?

     What does God want us to be like?

 

Questions about our lives:

     What does it mean to be humble? Can you give some examples?

     Why should we be humble?

 

Prayer

Dear God, help us to be humble instead of showing off. Allow us to be satisfied by Your love and who You made us to be so that we don’t have to seek satisfaction from being the center of attention. Amen.