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 6:24-34, Luke 12:22-31

 

Children's Bible Story sources:

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

"Do Not Worry," Spark Story Bible, p.226

"Do not worry,” DK Children's Everyday Bible, p.273

“The Sermon on the Mountain,” The Usborne Children's Bible, p.97

“Jesus Teaches on a Mountain”, The Beginner's Bible, p.318

 

Children's Story Resources

George and Martha: One Fine Day; Story Number One: The Tightrope by James Marshall

George finds Martha walking a tightrope and expresses his concerns about the safety of the activity causing Martha to lose her confidence. George realizes his mistake and quickly changes his tune to restore her faith.

 

How these stories are connected: When we worry, we doubt ourselves. We can become afraid and hesitant. We can trust God and ourselves to do the things that are right.

 

Questions about The Tightrope:

     Why did Martha lose her confidence?

     How did George restore Martha’s confidence?

     Did Martha always have the talent to walk the tightrope?

 

Questions about the Bible story:

     Why don’t the birds and the flowers worry?

     How does God provide for the birds and the flowers?

     Can we trust God to take care of us as well?

 

Questions about our lives:

     What kinds of things do you worry about sometimes?

     Who can help you to stop worrying?

 

Prayer

Dear God, please help us to not worry. We know how important we are to you. Please help us to trust you will take care of us. Amen.