Wow! - Week 1
Whether it’s a rocket car powered by soda and mints or a tornado in a water bottle, there’s so much in our world that can fill us with awe. The world of STEM is full of things that look like little miracles, but they’re nothing compared to the miracles God can perform. In this four-week series, our families will take a look at some of the miracles that Jesus performed during his ministry. Through stories showing the power of Jesus, they’ll no doubt go, Wow! Jesus has the power to heal, to calm our fears, to provide, and to save.
BIG IDEA: Wow! Jesus has the power to heal.
BIBLE: Luke 7:1–10; Mark 1:29–39
MEMORY VERSE
Elementary: "In your hands are strength and power to exalt and give strength to all." 1 Chronicles 29:12b (NIV)
Toddler Twist: "God is strong and powerful!" 1 Chronicles 29:12
WATCH:
Preschool- teaching video
Elementary- teaching video
SONG: Medley of... My God is so Big , The is the Day and Higher Higher
DISCIPLE:
Have your family create contraptions that would protect an egg from cracking when dropped from a certain height. You can use supplies like plastic drinking straws, pipe cleaners, tape, string, plastic bags, and anything else you might want to provide. For a less messy option, use hard-boiled eggs or place each raw egg in a sealed plastic bag.
The force of gravity is powerful, isn't it? Gravity pulls everything down to earth, including your eggs. Some of you might have been successful in protecting your eggs while others of you weren't, even though you tried pretty hard.
With sickness, it sometimes happens even though we make good, healthy choices. There can be all kinds of sicknesses, from sniffles to more serious kinds in our bodies and our minds. While healing may not always happen — like how your cracked eggs can't become un-cracked again — we can always pray to God and ask for healing. Just like the people in our Bible story, we just might witness that . . . Wow! Jesus has the power to heal.
Pray: "Wow, God, you are powerful! Help us to have faith in your power to heal not just physical sicknesses, but other kinds of sicknesses, too. We know that you care about us and give us what is good. Amen."
DISCUSS:
Why did the centurion seek out Jesus? His servant was sick and about to die.
Why did the centurion tell Jesus not to come to his house to see the servant? He felt he didn't deserve Jesus making the trip to his house. He believed Jesus could say the word and his servant would be healed.
How did Jesus respond to this? He was amazed at the centurion's faith. The servant was healed right away.
Read Mark 1:38. Why does Jesus say he came to earth? What does that have to do with healing? He said to preach about God. Jesus can heal more than just physical illnesses.
Tell about a time that you or someone you know was healed. How do you know that was Jesus?
Who are some people in your life that may need healing that you can pray for?
How can we hold onto our faith even when healing doesn't happen?