Miraculous - Week 3
When we visit an aquarium, we find a whole world filled with sea creatures, plants, and more. Some of the discoveries we've made about what lives underwater can seem almost like a miracle. But it's not just under the sea where miracles happen—Jesus used water in some of his most well-known miracles! In this four-week series, kids will learn about some of the incredible miracles Jesus performed to help people grow closer to God. As they do, they'll learn how Jesus does everything out of love, calls us to follow him, knows what we need, and, most of all, that Jesus can do anything!
BIG IDEA: Jesus knows what we need.
BIBLE: The Healing at the Pool: John 5:1–9a; Jeremiah 17:7–10
MEMORY VERSE
Elementary: "You are the God who performs miracles; you display your power among the peoples." Psalm 77:14 (NIV)
Toddler Twist: "Our God can do miracles!" Psalm 77:14
WATCH:
Preschool- teaching video
Elementary- teaching video
SONG: OUR GOD and Anything is Possible
DISCIPLE: Read or retell John 5:1-9a
DIVE DEEP: Draw the part of today's Bible story is the most memorable to you?
Our Big Idea for today is Jesus knows what we need. But do we know what we need? Sometimes, we think we do, but it ends up being something we don't really need at all.
Think about the following scenarios. Complete each blank with the word "want" or "need." Why did you choose the way you did?
My sibling broke my Switch, and now I can't play my video games. I ____ a new Switch.
It's 110℉ (or 43℃) outside, and I'm waiting for the school bus in the sun. I ______ some water.
My stomach is growling, and lunch is 45 minutes away! I ______ a bag of chips.
It's 10 AM on a Sunday morning. I'm in bed, and everyone in the house is loud and telling me to get up. I ______ to sleep.
Sometimes, what we want and need can be the same thing. But sometimes, what we want is not what we need. But Jesus always knows the difference and leads us to the things we need to survive and thrive.
Parents, tell of a time when Jesus helped you, and you didn't even realize you needed help? How is Jesus giving you what you need right now?
Pray: Dear God, you are the God of miracles! Thank you for knowing what we need and giving us even more than that. We know we can trust you to take care of all of our needs. Help us to see the needs of others and how we can help them with their needs. Amen.