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 25:31-46

 

Children's Bible Story sources:

“Sheep and Goats," Spark Story Bible, p.286

 

Children's Story Resources

The Goblin and the Empty Chair by Mem Fox, Illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon

Disgraced by his appearance, a goblin hides in the shadows, doing good deeds for people who are hurting. In the end his looks don't matter, as he finds a welcome at their table.

How these stories are connected: The parable of the sheep and the goats is meant to inspire disciples to a life of service to others. The story of the Goblin illustrates what can happen if we give ourselves away in selflessness: we find a welcome at tables we never expected.

 

Questions about The Goblin and the Empty Chair:

     Why were the farmer, his wife, and their daughter sad?

     What did the Goblin do to help them?

     Why didn't he want to be seen?

     Did that matter? Why or why not?

 

Questions about the Bible story:

     What things did Jesus want the disciples to do for each other?

     Why did he want them to do those things?

     Who did he say they were really caring for when they did them?

 

Questions about our lives:

     What things do you do to take care of your family?  

     What things do you do to take care of your friends?

     What does Jesus think about that? Why?

 

Prayer

Dear God, help us see other people and care about them. Help us to do things that care for other people.  Amen.