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:

John 20:19-31

 

Children's Bible Story sources:

"On the Road to Emmaus," DK Children's Illustrated Bible, p.278.  (The Emmaus story, Luke 24:13-40, and the story of the disciples, Thomas, and Jesus, John 20:19-31, appear together in this children's Bible)

"Doubting Thomas," Spark Story Bible, p.482 

"Jesus Appears to the Disciples" and "Thomas Stops Doubting," DK Children's Everyday Bible, p.313-314

 

Children's Story Resource

Nightsong by Ari Berk, illustrated by Loren Long

                                    Sense is the song you sing out into the world, 
                                       and the song the world sings back to you. 
With these words, Chiro's mother sends him off into the night for the first time alone. It's an adventure, but how will he find his way? And how will he find his way home? As the young bat discovers, navigating the world around him is easy as long as he uses his good sense.
This story conveys a heartwarming and universal message: No matter how far away you go, you can always find your way home.

How these stories are connected: Chiro is afraid to leave the safety of the cave until his mother speaks wisdom and promise. The same is true of the disciples. They lock themselves in a room because of their fear. Only when Jesus appears, reassures them of his life and presence, and gives them a higher purpose do they dare leave the safety of their company together in the closed room.

Questions about Nightsong:

    Why was Chiro afraid?

    What did his mother tell him?

    How did Chiro feel when he first left the cave?

    What caused his feelings to change?

 



Questions about the Bible story:

     Why were the disciples afraid?

     What did they do because they were afraid?

     What did Jesus tell them?

     What did Jesus tell Thomas?

     What difference do you think that made for them?

 

Questions about our lives: 

      How can we share Jesus’ peace with other people?

 

Prayer

Dear Jesus, help us to believe in you Help us to tell other people about you and to share your  peace with them. Amen.