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 25:1013; Luke 19:12-28

 

Children's Bible Story sources:

“Ten Bridesmaids," Spark Story Bible, p.314

"The Ten Bridesmaids,” DK Children's Everyday Bible, p.295

"The Wise and Foolish Maidens," DK Children's Illustrated Bible, p.252

 

 

Children's Story Resources

When the World Was Waiting for You, by Gillian Shields, Illustrated by Anna Currey

A family tells a little bunny how it was when they were waiting for the bunny to be born. They got ready, they celebrated, the whole world rejoiced. And they all do again as they wait for little bunny to grow and become.

How these stories are connected: Getting ready and celebrating are two central themes of these stories. Just as we get ready and await the birth of our children, we are called to get ready and await Christ's coming. no one can handle our waiting and preparations for us. These are things that are ours to do for ourselves.

 

Questions about When the World Was Waiting for You:

     Who were the bunny's waiting for?

     What did they do to get ready?

     Who celebrated?

     What are they waiting for now?

 

Questions about the Bible story:

     What were the bridesmaids waiting for?

     What did they do to get ready?

     Why didn't they share their oil?

     Who celebrated?

 

Questions about our lives:

     What does your family do to get ready for Jesus? (If you need help here, ask about Christmas preparations.)

     How do you celebrate?

 

Prayer

Dear Jesus, help us to always be ready for your coming. Teach us how to get ready, how to celebrate, and how to look for you everywhere we go.  Amen.