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 5:43-48, Luke 6:27-36

 

Children's Bible Story sources:

"Love Your Enemies," Spark Story Bible, p.274

"Love Your Enemies," DK Children's Everyday Bible, p.242

 

Children's Story Resource

Those Darn Squirrels! by Adam Rubin and illustrated by Daniel Salmieri

Old Man Fookwire has it out for the squirrels. They raid his bird feeders and scare away the birds he loves to paint. He plots his revenge...but in the end he gets a big surprise! 

How these stories are connected: Jesus teaches people to love their enemies and pray for those who cause harm. As Old Man Fookwire and the squirrels learn about one another, they grow in compassion and exhibit the kind of growth Jesus inspires in us.

 

Questions about Those Darn Squirrels!:

    Why didn’t Old Man Fookwire like the squirrels?

    What did he do to try to keep them away from his bird feeders?

    How did the squirrels and Old Man Fookwire stop being enemies?

 

Questions about the Bible story:

     How did Jesus say we should treat people?

     Why did he say we should do that?

     What did people do when Jesus taught them that?

 

Questions about our lives: 

      When you don't like someone, what can you do?

 

Prayer

God, help us to treat other people well. Help us to see that anyone can be our friend. Teach us to pray for one another and to make friends. Amen.