A "Holey" Roof

Your Children Will Learn: Jesus taught people. Jesus healed people.

Memory verse for unit 6- Jesus said, "I didn't come from heaven to do what I want. I came to do what God wants." John 6:38

Just for Parents -
“Take two and call me in the morning.” “I want to see you back next year for a follow-up exam.” “Stay off that foot for a week, and keep ice on it.” How familiar these phrases have become in our modern world, plainly accepted without the bat of an eye. We never hear Jesus using such band-aid directives. Imagine Jesus having just proclaimed forgiveness of sins over the lame man, then telling him to ice down his legs, drink some herbal tea, and return next week. The lame man’s friends would have thrown their hands in the air and thought, “Why did we even bother?” Jesus heals the sick. Like the lame man’s friends, we can also “bring” our family and friends to Jesus in prayer. Pray for those you know who are in need of a healing touch from Jesus this week. “Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people.” (Matthew 4:23)

Monday - Read & Do

Read Mark 2:1-12. Ask your child: “Where was Jesus when He was teaching? Did Jesus care about the man who couldn’t walk? What did Jesus do? What did the man do?”

Tuesday - Art

Draw pictures with your children of the four friends who lowered the sick man through the hole in the roof. What kind of friends did the sick man have? Brave? Crazy? Smart? Full of faith? Ask your child: “What did Jesus and the people think when they saw the man coming through the roof? How would you have felt?”

Wednesday - Pray & Praise

Jesus healed the man who couldn’t walk. The people were amazed and they praised God. Think of awesome things God has done for you and your family. Let your children think of some things, too. Then, take some time and praise God together for all the things He has done.

Thursday - Out & About

Jesus taught people. Teach your child how to pray for people who are sick. When you pray for someone who is sick, have your child help out. You can also serve your friend by bringing them a meal. It’s a good opportunity to let your children practice serving and praying for others.

Friday - Play
Act out the Bible story using a stuffed animal or baby doll for the man who couldn’t walk. Carry the man who couldn't walk on a blanket and pretend you are bringing bring him to Jesus. Say to your children: “Jesus taught people; Jesus healed people.”