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:

 John 9:1-41

 

Children's Bible Story sources:

"Pool of Siloam," Spark Story Bible, p.432

"The Blind Beggar,” DK Children's Everyday Bible, p.276

 

Children's Story Resources

Julius: The Baby of the World by Kevin Henkes

Lilly feels special until Julius is born, then she can’t handle the attention he gets. She does mean things to him, ignores him, copies him, and throws tantrums to try and get attention.
How these stories are connected: Just as Lilly can’t stand having a new baby in the house, the religious leaders can’t stand thinking anyone could receive God’s healing apart from their understanding. These stories ask us to take pause about what we know about love and grace. Are they really for everyone? 

Questions about Julius: The Baby of the World:

     Lilly didn’t like it when her parents did nice things for Julius. What mean things did she do?

     How did she try to get attention?

     What made her change her mind?

 

 

Questions about the Bible story:

     Why didn’t people want Jesus to help the blind man?

     Why did people get mad?

     Why did they tell the blind man to go away?

     What did Jesus do about that?

 

Questions about our lives:

     What kinds of things do you think Jesus can do?

     Why is it good to want Jesus to do those things?

 

Prayer

Dear Jesus, thank you for being powerful and for doing good things. Help us to not be scared or jealous or mad when you do good things for other people. Amen.