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 7:21-29, Luke 6:39-49

 

Children's Bible Story sources:

"The Sermon on the Mount," DK Children's Illustrated Bible, p.214

"House on the Rock," Spark Story Bible, p.282

"The wise man and the fool,” DK Children's Everyday Bible, p.243

“The Sermon on the Mountain,” The Usborne Children's Bible, p.87

“The Story of the Two Builders,” The Lion Bible for Children p.247

 

Children's Story Resources

Mice Twice by Joseph Low

Cat invites Mouse over for dinner with the intent to eat Mouse, but Mouse predicts Cat’s malicious intentions and brings along her friend Dog for protection. Cat then invites himself over to Dog’s house and brings an even bigger companion. This cycle of uneasy hospitality continues until one party finally picks the winning hand.

How these stories are connected: It is much better to plan wisely to do good things than to do things half-heartedly or even to plan to do things that are mean or bad.

 

Questions about Mice Twice:

     Why does Cat invite Mouse over for dinner?

     Why is Cat so surprised when Mouse arrives at his house?

     How does Cat respond to this unexpected event?

     How does Mouse beat Cat in the end?

 

Questions about the Bible story:

     What happened to the house built on rock?

     What happened to the house built on sand?

     What do the rock and the sand represent in real life?

 

Questions about our lives:

     Who should we build our life on?

     How do your friends support you?

 

Prayer

Dear God, please help us to make good decisions. Please show us how we can support our friends and family instead of hurting them. Amen.