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 23:1-25

 

Children's Bible Story sources:

"Christ the King," Spark Story Bible, p.474

“The True King,” The Beginner's Bible, p. 427

 

 

Children's Story Resources

Officer Buckle and Gloria by Peggy Rathmann

Officer Buckle is dedicated to teaching schoolchildren important safety tips, such as “Never put anything in your ear” and “Never stand on a swivel chair.” The problem is, Officer Buckle's school assemblies are dull and the children fall asleep. When Gloria the police dog is invited along, she stealthily pantomimes each safety tip behind Officer Buckle's back, Gloria winning the children's hearts.

How these stories are connected:  Officer Buckle is very upset when he learns that the children love Gloria, and not his safety tips. The priests get upset is a similar way when people start following Jesus and not them. These stories give us a chance to deal with our feelings when things seem unfair.

 

Questions about Officer Buckle and Gloria:

     Why do you think Officer Buckle didn’t like it when he found out Gloria was the reason the kids liked the safety lessons?

     What did he do to Gloria?

     How did they become friends again?

     What did they do when they became friends again?  

 

Questions about the Bible story:

     Why didn’t the priests want people to follow Jesus?

     Why do you think they didn’t like him?

     What did they do to him?

     How is Jesus’ power different than the power of kings?

 

Questions about our lives:

     How do you act when things don’t seem fair?

     How can you be a good friend when you think things aren’t fair?

 

Prayer

Dear Jesus, help us to enjoy the good things we see other people do. Help us learn from them and be friends with them. Help us to be good friends all the time, no matter what. Amen.