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 4:26-34

 

Children's Bible Story sources:

"Parable of the Mustard Seed," Spark Story Bible, p.320

 

Children's Story Resources

Leo's Tree  by Deborah Pearson; art by Nora Hilb

Parents plant a tree when their son is born. Over the years, they watch them both grow into something great.

 

How these stories are connected: A little faith, a little seed, a little child....All grow into great things with a little love and care. These stories are an excellent opportunity to help children see possibility and greatness in small things.

 

Questions about Leo's Tree:

     Why do you think Leo's father planted a tree?

     What caused the tree to grow?

     What caused Leo to grow?

     What good things can you say about Leo's family?

 

Questions about the Bible story:

     Why did Jesus use seeds to talk about God's family?

     What causes God's family to grow?

     What good things can you say about God's family?

 

Questions about our lives:

     Who can you tell about God's love?

     How will that help God's family grow?

 

Prayer

Dear God, thank you for giving us tiny things that grow into great things. Help us to see that we are like that too. Help us to love other people the way you do and help our love to grow into something great. Amen.