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 21:33-46, Mark 12:1-12, Luke 20:9-19

 

Children's Bible Story sources:

"Parable of the Vineyard," Spark Story Bible, p.302

"The Vineyard Owner,” DK Children's Everyday Bible, p.297

 

Children's Story Resources

Gregory: The Noisiest and Strongest Boy in Grangers Grove by Robert Bright

When Gregory runs hooting and hollering to Grandma’s house in Grangers Grove and asks for griddle cakes, all she wants in return is one little chore. But Gregory is so eager to prove that he is the noisiest and strongest boy in Grangers Grove, he doesn’t listen to Grandma and ends up doing everything but what she wants.

How these stories are connected: Gregory doesn’t listen to Grandma so he doesn’t do what she wants. Jesus tells a story to teach the Pharisees but they don’t realize that he is talking about them. They aren’t listening to Jesus, so they can’t do what God wants.

 

Questions about Gregory:

     What did Gregory think Grandma wanted him to do?

     What did Grandma actually want?

     Why wasn’t Gregory doing what Grandma wanted?

     Why couldn’t Gregory get the eggs from the chickens?

 

Questions about the Bible story:

     Who do the workers in Jesus’ parable represent?

     What were the Pharisees doing that was wrong?

     Why weren’t the Pharisees changing their ways?

 

Questions about our lives:

     Why is it important to listen to your parents?

     What are the ways that we can listen to God?

 

Prayer

Dear God, please help us to be quiet and listen for your voice instead of guessing at what you want. Thank you for placing parents, teachers, and mentors in our lives to help us grow. Amen.