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 3:13-17, Mark 1:9-11, Luke 3:15-22

 

Children's Bible Story sources:

"John Baptizes Jesus," DK Children's Illustrated Bible, p.202

"Jesus' Baptism," Spark Story Bible, p.242

"John Baptizes Jesus," DK Children's Everyday Bible, p.223

"Jesus Is Baptized," The Usborne Children's Bible, p. 90

"John Baptizes Jesus," The Beginner's Bible, p.303

"Heaven Breaks Through," The Jesus Storybook Bible, p.200

 

Children's Story Resources

Unlovable by Dan Yaccarino

Alfred the pug dog thinks he's unlovable. Other dogs make fun of his tiny legs and funny face. The cat and the parrot and even the goldfish tease him. Then a new dog, Rex, moves in next door. Because Alfred wants a friend so badly, he tells Rex a little fib about himself. But what will happen when Rex learns the truth? Will he find Alfred unlovable too?

How these stories are connected: Alfred thinks he's unlovable. John the Baptist thinks he is unworthy to untie Jesus' sandal.  Events in their lives help them feel worthy, valued and loved. These stories give us a chance to talk about the things that make us feel loved or not and to talka bout what we can do about that.

 

Questions about Unlovable:

     Why did Alfred think he was unlovable?

     Why didn’t Alfred tell Rex the truth?

     What do you think about that?

     What made Alfred feel loved?

 

Questions about the Bible story:

     Why didn’t John want to baptize Jesus?

     What do you think about that?

     What did Jesus tell him?

     What did the voice of God say about Jesus?

 

 Questions about our lives: 

     What makes you feel loved?

     What can you do if you don't feel loved?

 

 Prayer

Dear God, thank you for loving us and making us your own. Thank you for the family we have because we are baptized. Amen.