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:

"Share God's Love," Spark Story Bible, p.326

 

Children's Story Resources

Red by Michael Hall

A blue crayon mistakenly labeled as “red” can’t live up to his friends’ and family’s expectations no matter how hard he tries. That is, until a new friend offers a fresh perspective and Red discovers what the readers knew all along. 

 

How these stories are connected: The other crayons have certain expectations that Red must live up to in order for him to be a good crayon, but that’s not who he is. The disciples thought that only a certain type of person could teach about God’s love, but Jesus said that anyone who teaches about him and has faith is helping. Red is still a crayon like all the others, no matter if he colours red or blue things.

 

Questions about Red:

     What was Red’s problem at the beginning of the book?

     What did the other crayons want Red to be like?

     How was Red’s problem solved?

     What happened to Red after he learned who he really was?

 

Questions about the Bible story:

     Why were the disciples angry?

     What did the disciples want the people teaching about Jesus to be like?

     Who does Jesus say is allowed to teach about Him?

 

Questions about our lives:

     Is it up to us to say what another person should be like?

     Who are some people who teach you about Jesus?

     How can you teach other people about Jesus?

 

Prayer

Dear God, help us to understand that we can be ourselves and still follow you. Teach us not to judge others. Amen.