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 14:13-22, Mark 6:30-45, Luke 9:10-17, John 6:5-13

 

Children's Bible Story sources:

"The Flight into Egypt," DK Children's Illustrated Bible, p.198

"Escape to Egypt," Spark Story Bible, p.224

"The escape to Egypt,” DK Children's Everyday Bible, p.220

"An Angry King,” The Beginner's Bible, p.291

“The Wise Men,” The Usborne Children's Bible, p.84

“Wise Men Visit Jesus,” The Lion Bible for Children, p.221

"The Wise Men," A First Bible Story Book, p.58

"The King of all Kings," The Jesus Storybook Bible, p.192

 

 

Children's Story Resources

Two Crazy Pigs by Karmen Berman Nagel and illustrated by Brian Schatell

Two crazy pigs live on Mr. and Mrs. Fenster’s farm, but they cause a ruckus and are ordered to leave. The crazy pigs are welcomed on Mr. and Mrs. Henhawk’s farm and the other animals come to live with Mr. and Mrs. Henhawk too because they miss their crazy friends.

 

How these stories are connected: The two crazy pigs are sent to a farm where they will both be welcomed and appreciated, just as Mary and Joseph are sent to Egypt to be safe.

 

Questions about Two Crazy Pigs:

     Why did the crazy pigs leave Mr. and Mrs. Fenster’s farm?

     Why do the crazy pigs like living with Mr. and Mrs. Henhawk?

     Why did the other animals come to live with Mr. and Mrs. Henhawk?

 

Questions about the Bible story:

     Who told Joseph to go to Egypt with his family?

     How did God speak to Joseph?

     Where else did God send Joseph and his family?

     Why did God send Joseph and his family to these places? Who was he protecting them from?

 

Questions about our lives:

     Do you remember a time when you felt scared?

     How does it make you feel knowing God is always watching over you and protecting you?

     How can we trust God?

 

Prayer

Dear God, thank you for always being with us when we are scared or alone. Thank you for protecting us from danger. Please help us to trust you. Amen.