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 Text:

Mark 10:35-45

 

Children's Bible Story source:

"James and John," Spark Story Bible, p.336

  

Children's Story Resource

The Fisherman and His Wife adapted by Rachel Isadora

When a man catches a magic fish, his wife wishes for a bigger house. When her wish is granted, her greed gets the best of her.

 

How these stories are connected: When we want things that cannot be ours, we become miserable. We are called to serve others and learn to be content with the riches we already have.

 

Questions about The Fisherman and His Wife:

     What did the fisherman’s wife want?

     What happened when she got what she wanted?

     Why did she end up back in the shack?

 

Questions about the Bible story:

     What did James and John want?

     Why didn’t Jesus give it to them?

     What did Jesus come to do?

 

Questions about our lives:

     How are you blessed by the things you already have?

     How can you serve others?

 

Prayer

God, you have a place for everyone. Teach us how to serve others so they might learn to love and serve you, too. Amen.