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 25:14-30; Luke 19:12-28

 

Children's Bible Story sources:

“The Great Commission," Spark Story Bible, p.496

"Jesus Speaks to his Disciples,” DK Children's Everyday Bible, p.317

"The Ascension," DK Children's Illustrated Bible, p.280

 

 

Children's Story Resources

Ish, by Peter H. Reynolds

Ramon loves to draw, but when his brother criticizes his drawings, he gives up. Only when his younger sister turns his discarded drawings into a crumpled art gallery does Ramon reconsider being an artist.

How these stories are connected: Ramon has a natural gift and passion for drawing he learns to create simply for the sake of creating and for the joy it brings to his own life. Jesus’ parable of the talents cautions us not to squander the gifts we have been given. Learning to use our God-given gifts honors the God who has given them.

 

Questions about Ish:

     Why do you think Ramon loved to draw?

     Why did Ramon stop drawing?

     Why did he start drawing again?

     How did Ramon feel when he starting drawing again?

 

Questions about the Bible story:

     What did the man do before he went on his trip?

     Why did the servant bury his talents?

     What happened to the talents the man gave his servants?

     What did the man say to them when he returned?

 

Questions about our lives:

     What talents do you think God has given you?

     How do you feel when you are doing the things you like to do?

     What do you think God thinks about that?

 

Prayer

Dear God, thank you for giving us talents. Help us to practice using them and help us to become good at the things we do. We hope the things we do make you happy. Amen.