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:

 Mark 8:27-38

 

Children's Bible Story sources:

“Peter's Faith," Spark Story Bible, p.322

“Peter the Rock,” The Lion Bible for Children, p.262

 

Children's Story Resources

Guji Guji by Chih-Yuan Chen

A crocodile egg rolls into a duck's nest. When it hatches, Mother Duck raises Guji Guji as one of her own. But when the crocodiles find Guji Guji, will he have the strength to stay with his duck family?

How these stories are connected: Relationships make all the difference. Mother Duck's car for Guji Guji transformed the relationship between duck and crocodile. Jesus' care for Peter transformed Peter's relationship to the Messiah.

 

Questions about Guji Guji:

     Who did mother duck think Guji Guji is?

     Who did the crocodiles think Guji Guji is?

     Why did Guji Guji save the ducks?

 

Questions about the Bible story:

     Who did the people think Jesus is?

     Who did Peter say Jesus is?

     What did Jesus tell everyone about God’s plan?

 

Questions about our lives:

     What do you think God wants for your life?

 

Prayer

God, thank you for sending Jesus to save the world. Help us to think about you and what you want for the world. Help us to want what you want. Amen.