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 17:1-13, Mark 9:2-13, Luke 9:28-36

 

Children's Bible Story sources:

"The Transfiguration," DK Children's Illustrated Bible, p.234

"Jesus Is Transfigured,"" DK Children's Everyday Bible, p.262

"God Talks about His Son," The Early Reader's Bible, p. 387

 

Children's Story Resource

A Pocket Full of Kisses by Audrey Penn and illustrated by Barbara Leonard Gibson

It was Okay for a while, but now Chester doesn't like having a little brother anymore. Every time he thinks Mother Raccoon has given him just a little extra love, she goes and gives it to his brother Ronny, too. Finally, with a story about the stars, Chester begins to understand about a Mother's love.

 

Questions about A Pocket Full of Kisses:

     Why was Chester Raccoon upset?

     What story did his mother tell him?

     What did Chester discover?

 

Questions about the Bible story:

      Jesus had 12 disciples. Why do you think he only took 3 of them with him when he went up the mountain?

      What do you think the other 9 thought about that?

 

Questions about our lives: 

      Do you think Jesus has enough love for all of his friends…and for all of us?

 

Prayer

Dear Jesus, help us to know that you love all of us. When our feelings get hurt, help us remember that your love is big enough for everyone. Amen.