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 14:15-21

 

Children's Bible Story sources:

"The Promise of the Holy Spirit," Spark Story Bible, p.450

 

Children's Story Resources

Kitten’s First Full Moon, by Kevin Henkes

Everywhere Kitten looks, she sees the promise of a full bowl of milk. She tries and tries to get it, but seems to end up tired, wet, and hungry. Finally, she finds the milk she’s been longing for -- in the last place she expects it!

 

How these stories are connected: A full moon gives Kitten the promise of milk; milk is the thing Kitten wants most! Jesus promises his disciples that his love for them will endure and their ability to love one another will supported when they receive the Holy Spirit.

 

Questions about Kitten’s First Full Moon:

     What does Kitten want?

     How does Kitten try to get it?

     What happens when she tries?

     What does Kitten find when she finally goes home?

     Did she need to try and find it? Why or why not?

 

Questions about the Bible story:

     What did Jesus promise to give his disciples?

     What do you think they thought about that?

     Do you think they tried to find the Holy Spirit?

     Why or why not?

 

Questions about our lives:

     What kinds of things does God promise us?

     Where can we find those things?

     Do we need to look?

 

Prayer

Dear God, thank you for the promises you make to us and for the blessings you provide. Help us to trust in your promises. Amen.