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 Text:

John 21:1-19

 

Children's Bible Story sources:

"The disciples go fishing" and "The last breakfast," DK Children's Everyday Bible, p.315-316

"A Net Full of Fish," The Beginner's Bible, p. 462

 

Children's Story Resource

The Bear Report by Thyra Heder

Sophie does not want to do her homework, a research report on polar bears. Bor-ing. They’re big. They eat things. They’re mean. What else is there to say about them anyway? As it turns out, plenty. And when a polar bear named Olafur swoops her away to the Arctic, she soon learns all about the playful bear’s habits and habitat—from glacier mice to the northern lights—and, despite her first reservations, she finds herself not just interested but excited about the Arctic. When the two are swept out to sea on an iceberg, Sophie’s new knowledge and knack for creative thinking pay off in a big way: she calls a whale to their aid! Inspired by her journey, she’s ready to return home and take another swing at her assignment, this time with gusto.

How these stories are connected: After the resurrection, the Peter and the other fishermen return to what they know best. Fishing, however, doesn't yield the results it once did. An encounter with the risen Lord changes everything. The same happens for Sophie, whose enthusiasm and ideas about polar bears both change drastically when she spends time with Olafur the bear.

 

Questions about The Bear Report:

     Before Sophie met Olafur, what did she think about polar bears?

     What caused Sophie’s mind to change?

     How was Sophie’s final report different from the report she wrote at first?

 

Questions about the Bible story:

     When the disciples didn’t catch any fish, what did Jesus tell them to do?

     What happened when they did what Jesus said?

     Why do you think that happened?

 

 Questions about our lives: 

      How does God change our minds?

     What things or people does God use to change our minds? 

 

 Prayer

God, we believe you can do anything. Help us to learn to follow you and to listen to your commands. give us faith and joy, so we might trust you. Amen.