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 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-40; John 12:12-19

 

Children's Bible Story sources:

"Jesus Enters Jerusalem,"  DK Children's Illustrated Bible, p.256

"Palm Sunday," Spark Story Bible, p.454

"Jesus enters Jerusalem,” DK Children's Everyday Bible, p.294

"Jesus on a Donkey,” The Early Reader's Bible, p. 435

"Jesus Rides into Jerusalem," The Usborne Children's Bible, p. 118

“Palm Sunday,” The Lion Bible for Children p. 276

 

Children's Story Resources

Uncle Lester’s Hat by Steve Metzger

Uncle Wilfred doesn’t do much of anything until he begins wearing his Uncle Lester’s hat. That hat seems to be the hat of great adventurers!
How these stories are connected: When we are about to do something important, it’s helpful to have someone to follow. Just as Jesus leads his disciples into Jerusalem at the start of the Passover festival, Uncle Lester’s hat leads Uncle Wilfred out of his recliner on a great adventure. Discipleship is a great adventure of friendship and peacemaking and Jesus leads the way.

 

Questions about Uncle Lester's Hat:

     Why didn’t Uncle Wilfred go out much?

     What caused him to go out?

     Where did he go?

     Why do you think he followed Uncle Lester’s hat?

     What did he say about his back when he returned?

     Why do you think he is going to give the hat to his nephew?

 

Questions about the Bible story:

     Why was Jesus going to Jerusalem?

     Why do you think his disciples went with him?

     What was the crowd saying about Jesus?

     What does it mean to have a king of peace?

 

Questions about our lives:

     Why should we follow our parents, teachers, pastors & Jesus?

     What unexpected things make friends and peace?

 

Prayer

Dear Jesus, make our lives a great adventure of friendship and peace. Help us to celebrate the surprises in life and to celebrate you. Amen.