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 14:13-22, Mark 6:30-45, Luke 9:10-17, John 6:5-13

 

Children's Bible Story sources:

"Healing The Sick," DK Children's Illustrated Bible, p.216

"Four Friends," Spark Story Bible, p.348

"The Hole In The Roof,” DK Children's Everyday Bible, p.237

“A Hole In The Roof” The Beginner's Bible, p.328

“Jesus and The Paralyzed Man,” The Usborne Children's Bible, p.95

“The Paralyzed Man,” The Lion Bible for Children, p.237

"A Friend Who Was Sick," The Early Reader's Bible, p.339

 

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: The greens helped Verdi heal, just like the four friends helped their friend. It’s good to have people in your life who know what is good (and know Jesus).

 

Questions about Verdi:

     Why doesn’t Verdi want to turn green?

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

     Who helps Verdi when he gets hurt?

     What does Verdi realize at the end?

 

Questions about the Bible story:

     Why did the four friends bring their other friend to Jesus?

     What did they do when the room was too crowded to bring him in?

     What did Jesus say to the paralyzed man to heal him? Why?

 

Questions about our lives:

     Why is it important to have people in your life who know Jesus?

     Can you think of a time when your friends helped you?

 

Prayer

Dear God, thank you for putting good people in our lives who can give us guidance and teach us about Jesus. Help us to give back to them and shine Your light in the world. Amen.