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:

Luke 19:1-10

 

Children's Bible Story sources:

"Zacchaeus the Tax Collector," DK Children's Illustrated Bible, p.248

"Zacchaeus," Spark Story Bible, p.400

"Zacchaeus the Tax Collector,” DK Children's Everyday Bible, p.291

“A Short Man,” The Beginner's Bible, p.413

“Zacchaeus the Tax Collector,” The Lion Bible for Children, p.271

"Finding a Friend," The Early Reader's Bible, p.427

 

Children's Story Resources

Fun Dog, Sun Dog by Deborah Heiligman and illustrated by Tim Bowers

Tinka is a fun, adventurous dog who sometimes gets into trouble, but no matter what her owner still loves her. 

How these stories are connected: There are things about Tinka that are unlikeable, but his boy loves him anyways and sticks with Tinka. There are things about Zacchaeus that are unlikeable, but Jesus sticks with him. Jesus will choose us, no matter what. (So will our family and friends!)

 

Questions about Fun Dog, Sun Dog:

     What type of dog is Tinka at the beginning of the story?

     What does Tinka do as the story goes on?

     How does the boy respond when Tinka causes some trouble?

     How does the story end?

 

Questions about the Bible story:

     Why didn’t people like Zacchaeus?

     What did Jesus do when he saw Zacchaeus sitting in the tree?

     Why did Jesus accept Zacchaeus when everyone else hated him?

     How did Zacchaeus change?

 

Questions about our lives:

     Can you remember a time when one of your friends or family members did something to make you mad?

     How can you be more like Jesus towards your friends and family?

     How does it make you feel that Jesus will always choose you?

 

Prayer

Dear God, help us to be more like You when we respond to our friends’ and families’ actions. Thank you for always choosing us. Amen.