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:

Luke 2:41-52

 

Children's Bible Story sources:

"Jesus Is Found in the Temple," DK Children's Illustrated Bible, p.200

"The Boy at the Temple," Spark Story Bible, p.214

"Jesus in the Temple,” DK Children's Everyday Bible, p.221

“Jesus is Lost!,” The Beginner's Bible, p.296

“Jesus in the Temple,” The Usborne Children's Bible, p.88

“The Lost Boy,” The Lion Bible for Children, p.223

"Jesus is Lost and Found," A First Bible Story Book, p.62

 

Children's Story Resources

Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey

Sal and her mother are picking blueberries for the winter, but when Sal wanders to the other side of Blueberry Hill, she discovers a mama bear preparing for her own long winter. Meanwhile, Sal's mother is being followed by a small bear with a big appetite for berries! Will each mother go home with the right little one?

How these stories are connected: Jesus’ parents, Sal’s mother, and mother bear are all upset when they notice their children are missing. The children, however, are doing just fine without them: Jesus is teaching and making friends in the temple and Sal and baby bear are finding berries.

 

Questions about Blueberries for Sal:

     Why did Sal's mother want to pick blueberries?

     What did Sal do with the berries she picked?

     How did Sal get lost? Where did Sal's mother find her?

 

Questions about the Bible story:

     Why did Mary and Joseph take Jesus to Jerusalem?

     When did they realize Jesus was missing?

     Where did they find him? What did he tell them?

 

Questions about our lives:

     Why is it a good idea to let our parents know where we are?

     Why should we listen to Jesus?

 

Prayer

Dear Jesus, thank you for being so smart and for loving us. Help us to search for you and listen to you. Amen.