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 Text:

Luke 12:13-21

 

Children's Bible Story sources:

 

“A Man Who Did Not Say Thank You”, The Early Reader's Bible, p.395

"The rich man," DK Children's Everyday Bible, p.289

"A Story of the Danger of Riches," The Lion Bible for Children, p.267

 

Children's Story Resources

Katie and the Puppy Next Door by John Himmelman

Katie is surprised when Ruby, the new puppy next door, comes for a visit. Ruby runs right into Katie's house and starts playing―with Katie's favorite things! She even eats Katie's food! Katie thinks this is terrible, and she chases Ruby away. But Sara Ann is disappointed. She wants Katie to share. She says sharing is fun. But Katie has her doubts about that! 

How these stories are connected: Sometimes we love the things we own so much that we don’t want to let go of them or share them with anyone else. These stories give us the opportunity to talk about how sharing can change our lives…or not!

 

Questions about Katie and the Puppy Next Door:

     Why was Katie upset when Ruby came over?

     What happened when she didn’t share?

     What happened when she learned to share?

     What do you think of that?

 

Questions about the Bible story:

     Why didn’t the man want to share his things?

     What things did he get to take with him when he died?

     What do you think the other people did when they got his things?

 

Questions about our lives: 

     Are you thankful for your things?

     What do you think will happen if you don’t share your things?

     What do you think will happen if you do?

 

 Prayer

Dear God, help us to share our things with other people. Teach us to be thankful that we have things. Teach us to be thankful that we can share our things with other people. Amen.