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 9:9-13, 18-36; Mark 2:13-17, Mark 5:21-43, Luke 5:27-32, Luke 8:40-56 

 

Children's Bible Story sources:

"Jairus' Daughter," DK Children's Illustrated Bible, p.222

"Jesus Feeds 5,000," Spark Story Bible, p.222

"The woman who touched Jesus' cloak” and “Jairus' daughter,” DK Children's Everyday Bible, p.254, 255

“Two Miracles,” The Beginner's Bible, p.340

“Loaves and Fishes,” The Usborne Children's Bible, p.107

“The Dying Girl”, “The Woman Who Touched Jesus”, and “The Dying Girl,” The Lion Bible for Children, p.255, 256, & 257

"Can A Man Do This?," The Early Reader's Bible, p.363

 

Children's Story Resources

Ira Sleeps Over by Bernard Waber

Ira is excited to sleep over at his friend Reggie’s house, but his sister causes him to question whether or not he should bring his teddy bear along. 

How these stories are connected: We can have the courage to ask for the things we want, no matter what other people think.

 

Questions about Ira Sleeps Over:

     What causes Ira to question whether or not he should bring his teddy bear to Reggie’s house?

     How did Ira feel about the sleepover before he started thinking about his teddy bear?

     Should Ira listen to his sister’s advice?

     Was Ira’s sister right? Did Ira have fun at the sleepover?

 

Questions about the Bible story:

     How did the woman cure herself?

     Do you think it took a lot of bravery for her to touch Jesus’ robe?

     Was Jairus’ cured as well?

     Why were the woman and Jairus’ daughter healed? What made them well?

 

Questions about our lives:

     Do you ever change your mind about something because of what other people think?

     Is your opinion or other peoples’ opinions more important?

 

Prayer

Dear God, please help us to not worry about what other people think of us and to trust in you instead. Amen.