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 22:15-22, Luke 20:20-26

 

Children's Bible Story sources:

"Paying Taxes," Spark Story Bible, p.306

“A Hard Question,” The Lion Bible for Children p.279

 

Children's Story Resources

My Pony by Susan Jeffers

A little girl who longs for a pony draws pictures of a dappled mare she names Silver, then rides her through a magical countryside in her dreams.

How these stories are connected: Ask for and give the things that are appropriate. It’s probably not appropriate to ask for a pony if you live in a city, but your dreams are a perfect place for a pony to live. Likewise, give God your prayers and praise.

 

Questions about My Pony:

     What are the reasons why the girl can’t have a pony?

     What does the girl do instead of getting a real pony?

     Is the girl happy?

 

Questions about the Bible story:

     What were the religious leaders trying to do?

     What was their question for Jesus?

     How did Jesus answer?

 

Questions about our lives:

     What are some things that you can give to God?

     What are some things you give to your family or friends?

 

Prayer

Dear God, help us to sort out what we should give to you and what we should give to others. Grant us wisdom to give our talents to others. Amen.