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 22:34-46, Luke 10:25-28, Luke 20:41-44

 

Children's Bible Story sources:

"The Greatest Commandment," Spark Story Bible, p.308

 

Children's Story Resources

Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse by Leo Lionni

Everyone loves Willy the wind-up mouse, but Alexander the real mouse is chased away with broomsticks and mouse traps. Alexander wishes he could be just like Willy so that he could be cuddled and loved too. But when Alexander finally gets the chance to be like Willy, he has to reconsider and think about what would be the best for both of them.

How these stories are connected: The best thing we can do for the people around us is to want for them the same things we want for ourselves.

 

Questions about Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse:

     How come everyone loved Willy so much but didn’t like Alexander?

     What did Alexander want most in life?

     What happened to Willy after Annie’s party?

     What did Alexander realize when he finally had the chance to turn into a wind-up mouse?

 

Questions about the Bible story:

    How did the Pharisee try to trick Jesus?

     What did Jesus say are the two most important commandments?

     What does it mean to love your neighbor as yourself?

 

Questions about our lives:

     Have you ever felt sad or happy for someone else?

     What is something you really want? What if you gave that thing to your friend? How would they feel?

 

Prayer

Dear God, help us to think of others before we think of ourselves. Thank you for putting parents, pastors, and teachers in our lives who teach us Your commandments and show us how to live like You. Amen.