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 19:16-22, Mark 10:17-22, Luke 18:18-23

 

Children's Bible Story sources:

"The Rich Young Man,"  DK Children's Illustrated Bible, p.247

"A Rich Man's Questions," Spark Story Bible, p.334

"The rich man,” DK Children's Everyday Bible, p.289

“A Rich Young Man,” The Lion Bible for Children p. 265

 

Children's Story Resources

The Purple Coat by Amy Hest

Gabrielle always gets a navy coat for the fall. When she would rather have purple, both her mother and her Grampa need to be convinced that it's OK to do something different.

How these stories are connected:The things that we want more than anything else can cause us trouble. The ability to listen to others, try new things, and follow a new path may lead to new life!

 

Questions about The Purple Coat:  

     What did Gabrielle want more than anything?

     What did her mother want?

     Why does Grandpa try to talk Gabrielle into having a navy coat?

     How does Gabrielle finally get her purple coat?

 

Questions about the Bible story:

     What did the rich young man want?

     Why did he go away sad?

     What did Jesus tell his disciples? Why?

 

Questions about our lives:

     Why should we want Jesus more than anything else?

     What happens when we don't?

 

Prayer

Jesus, help us to love the people around us. Teach us to want you more than anything else. Amen.