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 10:1-14, Mark 6:1-13, Luke 9:1-6

Children's Bible Story sources:

"Jesus Sends out his Disciples,” DK Children's Everyday Bible, p.258 

Children's Story Resources

Joseph and the Sabbath Fish by Eric Kimmel, illustrated by Martina Peluso

Through their personal Sabbath practices, two neighbors learn that sharing what they have with others leads to the greatest kind of wealth:  community of loyal, true, and deep friends. This kind of wealth is more important than money or status.

How these stories are connected:  Jesus sends his disciples out to make a difference in the world with nothing but the clothes on their back. They, like Joseph and Judah, learn that true riches are available to anyone who shares their resources with others.

 

Questions about Joseph and the Sabbath Fish:

     Why doesn't Judah want to share the Sabbath with anyone?

     What happens to his house and money?

     Why does Joseph want to share the Sabbath with others?

     What happens when he runs out of money? 

 

Questions about the Bible story:

     Why does Jesus send out the disciples?

     What do they take with them?

     What happens to them?

     Why are they so excited?

 

Questions about our lives:

     Why do you think God would rather see us have friends than money?

     What things can you share with your friends?

     How does sharing your things help you make friends?

 

Prayer

Dear God, help us to share what we have with our friends and neighbors. Teach us how to be good friends and to love you and other people more than we love our things. Amen.