Full Quick Bible Study Lesson 1 - 60

Bible Story 1:
SCRIPTURE: MEMORY VERSE:

Genesis 1:1
CREATION OF THE WORLD
Genesis 1 - 2:4, 15-22
BIBLE STORY:
God decided to create the world. On the first day, God created the light, separating light and darkness. God called the light day and the darkness night. Everything was covered with water. On the second day, God separated the waters and made a space between, calling it sky. On the third day, God gathered all the water, calling it seas. He caused the dry ground to appear, calling it land. He created the vegetation such as plants, trees and fruits. On the fourth day, God created the sun to shine during the day. He also made the moon and the stars to shine during the night. On the fifth day, God created every type of fish that lives in the water. He made all the birds that fly in the sky. On the sixth day, God created all the animals, such as: cattle, snakes, etc. Then God said, Let us make man similar to us. God created the first man, Adam, and later the first woman, Eve. Adam and Eve were to take care of His creation. The world that God created was very good! On the seventh day, God rested from all the work.
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Quickie Bible Stories With Questions
PART 1: PERSONAL QUESTIONS

1. What did you learn from the story?
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How can you apply this story to your life?
PART 2: GENERIC QUESTIONS

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. What do you like about the story? What is there in the story that you do not understand? Who are the main people in the story? What problems did the people face? How did the people face their problems? How have you faced similar problems? Is there someone in the story who is similar to you or who is different from you? What does the story tell about God?
PART 3: SPECIFIC QUESTIONS

1. Who created everything?
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What are some things that God has created?
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What is the great difference between the creation of man and the creation of animals?
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How can we help take care of the world God has created?
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When did God rest from all the work?
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What day of the week is set aside to rest and worship God today?
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What are some things we can do to worship God?
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Who were the first man and first woman God created?
Bible Story 2:
ADAM AND EVE DISOBEY GOD
Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-23 Psalm 119:129
BIBLE STORY:
Adam and Eve lived in the beautiful Garden of Eden. They took care of the beautiful garden, the plants, the flowers and the animals. In the cool of each evening, God came to talk with them. God let them eat fruit from all the trees, except one. It was in the middle of the garden. One day, Eve walked in the garden. She came close to the tree from which she was not suppose to eat its fruit. A snake talked with her and tried to get her to disobey God and eat that fruit. She looked at the fruit and saw that it was so beautiful, pleasant and desirable. Finally, she picked fruit from that tree and ate it. Eve gave some of the fruit to Adam and he ate it too. Later in the day when they heard the voice of God calling them, they hid. They were afraid. God knew that they disobeyed Him, but He still loved them. God gave them skins of animals to wear. Then God punished Adam and Eve and they had to leave the beautiful garden.

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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. How was Eve tempted? What did she do? How was Adam tempted? What did he do? How are you, your family, friends and colleagues being tempted today? What are some ways to avoid these temptations? What did Adam and Eve do when they heard the voice of God calling them? Why did Adam and Eve hide from God? Can we hide from God? Why not? Did God punish Adam and Eve for disobeying Him? How? What is sin? Name some different types of sin. Are there consequences to doing wrong? Name some examples. When someone sins, how can that person be forgiven by God? (Read 1 John 1:9.)
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Bible Story 3:
CAIN, ANGRY AGAINST HIS BROTHER ABEL
Genesis 4:1-16; Hebrews 11:4; 1 John 4:19-21 Proverbs 29:11, Exodus 20:13 or Psalm 133:1
BIBLE STORY:
Adam and Eve had two children, Abel and Cain. Abel was a shepherd and he took care of the sheep. By faith, Abel wanted to thank God for His help. God created the sun, the water and the plants that helped the sheep to grow. He brought some of the fattest portions from the firstborn of his flock of sheep as an offering to God. Abel was thankful he could do this, because God deserved the best offering. God was very happy with Abels offering. His brother, Cain, was a farmer that took care of plants. Cain only brought some fruits of the soil to God. God was not happy with Cains offering. God accepted Abels offering but not Cains offering. As a result, Cain was very angry. God told him to control his anger. What did Cain do? Cain was so angry that he attacked and killed his brother. So God punished Cain. He no longer was a farmer, but a wanderer, going from place to place. Cain left the Lords presence and lived in the land of Nod.
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. What was Abels offering to God? Did God accept his gift? Why? What was Cains offering to God? Did God accept his gift? Why? What offerings or gifts can we give God today? How?
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What should be our attitude about giving our offerings and gifts to God? Why was Cain so angry with his brother? What did he do to his brother? What can happen when we lose our temper? What are some ways we can help control our temper? How can we avoid fights? Was Cain sorry that he had killed his brother or sorry that he was being punished? What should we do after we get angry and have lost our temper to someone? Did God discipline Cain because of what he had done? How? Will God discipline us for our actions? How can we receive Gods forgiveness?
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Bible Story 4:
Luke 11:28
NOAH AND THE FLOOD
Genesis 6:5-22; 7:1-17,23-24; 8:1-22; 9:12-17
BIBLE STORY:
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Noah was a righteous man, which means that he was a good man who obeyed God. He lived in favor with God. But God was very sad with the bad thoughts, evil and violence that everyone else was doing on earth. God ordered Noah to build a very large boat called an ark. God gave Noah instructions on how to build the boat. Noah obeyed God. When the boat was finished, God told Noah to take inside the boat his family: his wife, their three sons and their three daughters-in-law. Noah was also told to take a pair, male and female, of every kind of creature: animals, birds, etc. Also Noah was to take enough food for his family and all the creatures. Noah obeyed. Then God closed the door. Noah was 600 years old when the flood-rains came. For 40 days it rained very, very hard, flooding the earth. When the rain stopped, it took a very, very long time for the water to go down and the land to dry. Then God told Noah that everyone could leave. Noah, his family and all the creatures came out of the boat. They had been in the boat for 370 days. The first thing that Noah and his family did was to worship God. They built an altar and gave thanks to God for giving them protection. God put a beautiful rainbow in the sky as a sign that never again will there be a flood to destroy the earth.


1. 2. 3. Why did God decide to destroy the earth with a flood? Why did God choose Noah to build the ark? Do you think Noah was courageous to build a boat in the desert? Why? The Bible doesnt say it, but do you think the people ridiculed Noah because he was building a great boat in the desert? How do you think Noah felt? Has anyone ever criticized you because you were going to church? Because you didnt participate with them in doing something wrong? How did you feel? What did you do? What should you do when someone is criticizing you? Do you think Noah and his family had a tough task being in a boat with all the animals for 370 days? Why? Does God ask people to do unpleasant tasks for Him today? Give some examples. What was the first thing that Noahs family did when they left the boat? How can we worship God? What are some things that you can thank the Lord for that He did for you personally?
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Bible Story 5:
Genesis 11:1-9 Psalm 108:3
TOWER OF BABEL
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After the flood, the great rain, God told Noahs family to multiply and scatter throughout the whole earth (Genesis 9:7). Noahs family grew. They did not scatter but stayed close to one another. Everyone spoke the same language. One day they said to each other: Lets build a city with a tower that reaches upward to the sky. We will be famous. We will not have to scatter over all the earth. God was sad with their actions and attitude. They disobeyed God. So God changed the way they talked, their language. No one understood what the person by his side was saying. So each person found others that spoke the same way as he spoke and then grouped together. Now each person in his group could understand one another. Yet, one group could not understand what the other groups were saying. Because of all the confusion, they stopped building the city with the tower. The name of that city was called Babel. Then the different groups moved and scattered in different directions around the world. Each group speaking their own language and understanding each other within their group.


1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. What did God tell the people to do after the flood? Why did the people begin to build the city and the Tower of Babel? What was the reaction of God? What happened to the people and the construction of the city and Tower of Babel? Today, what are some consequences that happen when people disobey God? Why does disobedience bring problems? What are some languages that the people speak in the world today? What are some of the languages that people speak in your neighborhood? In your church? In your work? In your school? In your state? In your country? 9. 10. How does God want us to treat people who speak different from us? Why? What are specific ways we can help those who speak other languages?
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Bible Story 6:
ABRAHAM,
A FRIEND OF GOD
Genesis 12:1-10; 13:1-18; 16:1-3,15-16; 17:1-8,15; 21:1-8; 22:1-18; 25:7-8 Hebrews 11:8
BIBLE STORY: Many, many years have passed since the people tried to build a tower in the city of Babel. Because God had confused their language, the people scattered to different parts of the earth. One day God spoke to a man named Abram. He asked Abram to leave his country, his family and his fathers home. He was to go to a place that He would show him. Abram had faith in God and trusted Him. Abram obeyed God. Abram took his wife Sarai, his nephew Lot and everything that he had. They left his home in Ur and traveled a long distance. They arrived in the Promised Land, Canaan. There Abram built an altar and worshiped God. After awhile the shepherds of Lot began to fight with his uncle Abrams servants. Abram said that they should separate. He let Lot choose where to go. Lot chose the fertile land on the plain of Jordan. Abram moved in the other direction, living in mountainous and less fertile areas. God again promised to be with him. In Hebron, Abram built an altar and worshiped the Lord. Later God changed Abrams name to Abraham and Sarais name to Sarah. Abraham had a son named Ishmael with Sarahs maidservant Hagar. After a very long time, God blessed Abraham and Sarah with a son named Isaac. Abraham was one hundred years old and Sarah was ninety-one years old. Abraham had faith in God. When God tested him, Abraham was willing to give his son Isaac to God. God promised to bless him, giving him descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky, because he obeyed Him. Abraham was known as Gods friend (JAMES 2:23).
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1. 2. What did God ask Abram to do? What was Abrams reaction? How old was Abram? Are we ever too young or too old to serve God? How can we obey God today? Give some examples. What is faith? (Read Hebrews 11:1.) Why was Abraham known as a man of faith? How is it that we can have and show faith in God? Give some examples. Was God with Abraham everywhere he went? How do we know that God was with him? Is it hard to make a move from one home to another? Why? What are some ways that God will help us when we move, wherever it may be? How can we help others make a move? How can we help ones who move into our community? Abraham was known as Gods friend. How can we be known as Gods friend to our family, friends, neighborhood, colleagues and church family? Did God fulfill His promise to Abraham that he would have a child? Did he have to wait a long time? How old were Abraham and Sarah when Isaac was born? Will God fulfil His promises to us? How do we know this? Share some examples.
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Bible Story 7:
JACOB: HIS NAME CHANGED TO ISRAEL
Genesis 25:19-20,24-34; 27:1-27,41-45; 28:10-22; 30:25-26; 31:3,41; 32:11,22-30; 33:1-20 Leviticus 19:11
BIBLE STORY:
Isaac was the son of Abraham and he married Rebekah. They had twin sons called Esau and Jacob. Esau was born first. They grew. Jacob liked to be in the fields, hunting animals. His brother, Jacob, liked to be near the home. One day Jacob was cooking a stew. Esau had spent the day in the field and arrived very hungry. He asked his brother for some food. But Jacob only gave him food when Esau promised to give him his birthright. (This meant that now Jacob would receive a larger inheritance than his brother Esau.) Time passed and his father Isaac became old and blind. The father asked his son Esau to hunt and prepare a special meal that he liked. After that he would give him the special blessing for the oldest son. Esau obeyed and left. Jacob deceived his father. He dressed in Esaus clothes. Because his brother was very hairy, Jacob covered his hands and neck with goatskins to trick his father. Jacob went into his fathers tent with the prepared food that his father liked. He lied to his father and said that he was Esau. The father could not see. The father noticed that the voice was of Jacob, but the hands were hairy. He could smell the odor of Esaus clothes. Thinking that this was his son Esau, Issac gave the special blessing for the oldest son. Then Jacob left, and soon afterwards Esau arrived. He discovered that his brother Jacob had deceived his father and received the special blessing. Esau was very, very angry. Jacob was afraid of his brother and he received permission to visit his Uncle Labans home. He quickly left. On the road Jacob stopped to rest. He used a stone as a pillow and slept. He dreamed and saw a ladder that went from the ground to the sky. Angels went up and down the ladder. God told Jacob that He would be with him everywhere he went and protect him. Jacob made a promise that he would serve God. Jacob visited and worked for his Uncle Laban for many, many years. He married and God blessed him. One day he decided to return home. On the journey God changed Jacobs name to Israel. Jacob sent many gifts ahead to his brother. When Esau saw his brother, he ran to Jacob. They cried and hugged each other. Esau forgave his brother for the wrong things that he had done to him. They lived in peace with one another. When Jacob arrived in Canaan he made an altar and worshiped God. PART 1: PERSONAL QUESTIONS
1. 2. What did you learn from the story? How can you apply this story to your life?
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1. Why did Isaac love Esau more than his other son? than Esau? Why did Rebekah love Jacob more
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Do you think it is right for a mother or father to love one child more than another? Why? Have you ever felt that way? How does it make you feel? Why did Jacob lie and deceive his father? --- Was he right? Why not? --- How did Esau feel when he found out? --- What were the consequences of Jacobs lying? --- What did Jacob do? What happens when someone lies to someone and then the lie is discovered? What should you do if you have lied to someone? What did Jacob dream when he stopped to sleep? What did God tell him? How does God protect and take care of you? What are some things you can do to protect yourself from harm? What did Esau do when he saw his brother Jacob return? Did Esau forgive his brother? What happened? How was their relationship after this encounter? What should you do if someone has hurt you? What should you do if you have hurt someone?
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Bible Story 8: JOSEPH: GOD TAKES CARE OF HIS LIFE

SCRIPTURE:
Genesis 37:1-5,12-14,23-36; 39:1-23; 40:1-13,21; 41:1-4,8-16, 28-43,46-49,54-57; 42:1-8; 45:3-5; 47:27; 50:19-22
MEMORY VERSE: 1 Peter 5:7
BIBLE STORY:
Jacob had twelve children. Joseph was next to the youngest son. The father loved Joseph more than his other children and gave him a beautiful, colorful robe. Josephs brothers did not like him. One day they sold Joseph to a caravan of people going to Egypt. But God was with Joseph. There he was sold to Potiphar, captain of the kings guard. He took care of Potiphars home and all his belongings. One day Potiphars wife told a lie about Joseph and he was put into prison. God was still with Joseph, taking care of him and protecting him. In prison the guard found favor in Joseph and put him in charge of all the prisoners. Two prisoners, the chief cup bearer and the chief baker, had dreams, Joseph told them what they meant. Soon afterwards the cup bearer went back to work for the king. Two years later the king of Egypt had two dreams and he was sad, because he did not know what the dreams meant. The cup bearer told the king about Joseph and he was brought to the palace. With Gods help, Joseph told the king what the dreams meant. There would be seven years when there would be lots of crops and food. Afterwards there would be seven years of drought, with little rain and very little food. The king put Joseph in charge, second-in-command of Egypt. Joseph helped take care of the country. He had the people store and save food during the prosperous years, when there was lots of food. This way the people could buy food during drought years, when little food could be grown. One day his brothers came to Egypt to buy food and Joseph gave them food. When they found out that he was their brother, they asked him to forgive them for the wrong things that they had done against him. He forgave them. He invited his whole family to come live in Egypt where he could help take care of them. Joseph was happy to be together again and to see his father again. Joseph told his family that God was always with him, helping to take care of his life.

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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Did Jacob love one son more than the others? Who? What did he give his favorite son? Do you know a parent who loves one child more than another? Is this right? Why not? Why did the brothers sell their brother Joseph? Was it right to do this? Why not? Have you ever been treated wrongly? What happened? How can you avoid or stop someone from mistreating you? When should you resist and flee or fight back? Why? When should you let it pass without doing anything at that time? Why? Besides God, who can you ask for help if you are being mistreated? What did Joseph do in Potiphars home in Egypt? Who was with Joseph? Why was Joseph put in prison? What happened when he was in prison? Who was with Joseph? How can God help you face problems when someone is mistreating you? The brothers asked Joseph to forgive them for the things they had done wrong to him. Did Joseph forgive his brothers for treating him wrongly? What did he do? (Joseph
forgave them but he did not allow them to continue to mistreat him.)
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Bible Story 9:
MOSES - PART 1: BIRTH AND CALL OF GOD
Exodus 1:6-14,22; 2:1-25; 3:1-15; 4:1-20 Psalm 4:8
BIBLE STORY:
Many, many years passed since Joseph died. His family stayed in Egypt and multiplied. They were called the Israelites or Hebrews. The king in Egypt was called Pharaoh. The new king of Egypt did not know about Joseph. He did not like the Israelite people. The king and the people of Egypt mistreated the Israelites and put them to work as slaves. Pharaoh even ordered that all newborn Hebrew boys be killed. During that time a Hebrew baby boy was born and the parents hid their baby. The baby grew and began to make louder sounds. They were afraid the soldiers would find their child. So the mother made a waterproof basket and put her baby boy inside. She placed the basket by reeds on the edge of a river. The babys sister, Miriam, hid close by and watched him. The kings daughter arrived to take a bath. The princess saw the basket, opened it and saw the baby crying. She felt sorry for him and decided to keep him. The babys sister went and got their mother. The princess paid her to nurse and take care of the baby until he was bigger. The baby grew and went to live with the princess in the palace. She gave him the name of Moses. Many years passed and Moses grew to be a man. One time Moses became very, very angry and killed an Egyptian who was being mean to a Hebrew slave. Moses fled when he heard the king was angry with him. Moses went to live in the land called Midian and took care of Jethros flock. Many, many years passed. One day, Moses was taking care of Jethros flock when he saw a bush on fire. It was burning, but it did not burn up. He did not understand what was happening, so he went closer. God spoke and told Moses to take off his sandals. Moses obeyed. God told Moses to return to Egypt and to help the Hebrew slaves leave Egypt and go to a good land He promised them. Moses trusted God and obeyed.
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1. 2. 3. What were some ways that the Egyptian king mistreated the Israelites? Why? What are some ways that people mistreat other people today? How should we treat other people? How should we treat people who are different from us? How should we treat new people who come in our community, home, church, job location, school? How did God protect and take care of Moses when he was a baby? What are some ways that God is protecting and taking care of us? Should we ever allow someone to mistreat us? How can we defend ourselves? How can we get help? What did Moses sister do to help her brother? Did she need courage? Why? How can you help your family? Brother(s)? Sister(s)? Friend(s)? Colleagues? Neighbors? What happened when Moses saw the burning bush? What did God call Moses to do? What did Moses do? What are some special tasks that God asks people to do today?
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Bible Story 10:

Exodus
MOSES - PART 2: FREEDOM FOR THE ISRAELITES
4:29-31; 5:1-2; 7:10-13,20-21; 8:1-6,16-17,20-24; 9:1-10,22-23; 10:13-14,21-23; 12:3-8,23,29-31,37,50-51
Psalm 46:1A or Psalm 91:2
BIBLE STORY:
The Israelites were slaves in Egypt. (A slave is forced to work for someone and does not receive any money for working.) Not only were the Israelites forced to work, but they were badly treated by the king and the people in Egypt. God spoke to Moses to help lead the Israelites away from Egypt. Moses obeyed. He and his brother Aaron went to speak to Pharaoh, the king of Egypt. They asked the king to free the Israelites and let them leave. The king said: No! Therefore, God sent plagues or bad disasters to the people of Egypt. In order to stop a plague, the king said that he would let the Israelites leave Egypt. Yet, the king would soon change his mind and then not let them go. Then God would send another plague. The plagues were: 1. Water in the Nile River changed to blood. 2. Frogs covered the land. 3. Dust became gnats and were on the people and animals. 4. Flies covered the land. 5. The livestock of the people of Egypt died. 6. Boils were on the people and animals. 7. Hail smashed everything growing. 8. Locusts came and ate everything. 9. Darkness came over the land for three days. God prepared a tenth plague, because Pharaoh was so hard and still would not let His people go. 10. All the Israelites were told to put blood from a lamb on the top and sides of the frames around their doors of their houses. The Israelites obeyed God. At midnight, the Lord struck down the firstborn, the oldest child, in each family, and the firstborn of all livestock in Egypt. The angel passed over the houses that had the blood on the doorframes. King Pharaoh cried when his son died. Finally Pharaoh let the Israelite slaves leave. Trusting in God, Moses quickly led the Israelites out of Egypt.

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1. 2. 3. 4. What are slaves? How did Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, treat the Israelite slaves? What are plagues? Why did God send plagues to Egypt? What are some of the plagues that God sent to the people in Egypt? Do you think it took courage for Moses to go to the king of Egypt to ask him to let the Israelites leave and tell him about the plagues God was sending? Why? Who did Moses trust to help him? What are some problems and/or natural disasters that you, your family and friends have had or are facing? Who are some people that can help you face and resolve these problems? How can God help you face and overcome your problems? Did the king of Egypt want to let the Israelite people leave Egypt? Was he fighting against Gods will? Why did Pharaoh finally let them go? Who was more powerful: the king of Egypt or God? Why is it important for us to follow Gods will?
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Bible Story 11:

MOSES - PART 3: GODS PROTECTION AND PROVISIONS AFTER LEAVING EGYPT
Exodus 13:17-22; 14:5-7,13-16,21-31; 15:1-2,11,13,22,26-27; 16:2-4,12-15,31; 17:1-6; 18:1,5-11,14,19-27 Psalm 56:3 or Psalm 55:22
BIBLE STORY: God helped free the Israelite people so that they could leave Egypt. Moses obeyed God, guiding the people toward the Promised Land. They traveled through a desert. God showed them which way to go. God led them by a pillar of cloud during the day, protecting them from the hot sun. By night, God led them by a pillar of fire, lighting the way and keeping them warm from the cold nights. Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, decided to bring the Israelite people back to Egypt. So Pharaoh and his army went after the Israelites. The Israelites arrived at the Red Sea. They were afraid. Pharaohs army was behind them and the Red Sea was in front of them. How could they get on the other side safely? God told Moses what to do. Moses lifted up his staff toward the water. God sent a strong wind that separated the water and made a dry pathway in the middle. Then the Israelite people walked safely to the other side! Afterwards the water returned to normal and covered Pharaohs army. The Israelite people were safe, because God protected them. During their long journey, they became thirsty and hungry. When they were thirsty, God told Moses to strike a rock and water would come out for the people to drink. God sent manna, a type of bread to eat. Also God sent quail, a type of bird, to eat. God provided for their needs. Because Moses was having so much work to do, his father-in-law, Jethro, gave him some helpful advice. Moses was glad for his helpful words and chose capable men to help him with all his responsibilities and work. God was always faithful, protecting and guiding the Israelite people toward the Promised Land.

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1. 2. 3. Who led the Israelite people away from Egypt? How did God lead the Israelite people during the day? During the night? How did the Israelites feel when they realized King Pharaoh and his army marched after them to take them back to Egypt?
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How did God protect the Israelites when they came to the Red Sea and needed to pass safely over to the other side? --- What did Moses do? --- What happened to King Pharaoh and his army? Are you ever afraid? When? What are some bad situations that we face? Who are some people who can help us when we are afraid or face bad situations? How? Can God help us when we are afraid or when we face a bad situation? How? Who gave good advice to Moses? What did Moses do? Who are some people who have given you good advice? Who are some people who can give you good advice when you need it? What should you do after you get good advice? Why? How did Moses help the Israelites? How can you help other people? Moses led the Israelites to follow God. How can we influence others to follow God?
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Bible Story 12:

MOSES - PART 4: THE TEN COMMANDMENTS THE TABERNACLE AND HIS DEATH
Exodus 19:1-3,16-20; 20:1-17; 40:16-38; Numbers 20:7-12; Deuteronomy 32:48-52; 34:1-7, 10-12; Matthew 22:34-40 Matthew 22:37-38
BIBLE STORY:
The Israelite people left Egypt and they crossed the Red Sea safely. Now they arrived and camped at the foot of Mount Sinai. The mountain was covered with a dark cloud, lightning was flashing, and the people could hear loud thunder. God was on the mountain. Moses climbed up the mountain to talk with God, but the people stayed below at the foot of the mountain. God gave Moses the Ten Commandments for His people to follow (Exodus 20:1-17). They are: 1. Worship only God in heaven. 2. Do not make or worship idols. 3. Use Gods name with respect. 4. Keep the Lords Day holy. 5. Respect your parents. 6. Do not kill. 7. Married couples should be faithful to each other. 8. Do not steal. 9. Do not lie. 10. Do not envy the possessions of other people. God gave instructions for the people to build the Tabernacle, a place to worship Him. Because they traveled so much, the Tabernacle was like a tent that could be moved. Skilled men made the large tent from animal skins and wood. Inside the Tabernacle, the two tablets of the Ten Commandments were put inside a golden chest called the Ark of the Covenant. A courtyard was around the outside of the Tabernacle. All the people brought special gifts to the Lord. When finished, a cloud covered the Tabernacle, showing God was present. All the Israelites worshiped God in His holy place, the Tabernacle. At the end of Moses life, he climbed up Mount Nebo, across from Jericho. Moses saw in a distance the Promised Land, the land of Canaan. Moses lived 120 years. God chose Joshua to be the new leader to the Israelite people. PART 1: PERSONAL QUESTIONS
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1. God gave the Ten Commandments as a guide for our lives. --- Who are we to worship? --- What did God say about idols? --- How are we to use Gods name? --- What is the Lords Day? How are we to keep the Lords Day? --- How are we to treat our parents? --- What did God say about killing? --- How are couples to be faithful to one another? --- What did God say about stealing? --- What did God say about telling the truth? --- What attitude should we have about possessions of other people? Why were the people of Israel to obey the commandments of God? Do we need to obey Gods commandments today? Why? What was the Tabernacle? Describe it. Where do you go to worship God? Describe it. Moses was a great leader to the Israelite people. --- Tell some of the ways that he led the people. --- Name some great leaders and tell what they do. --- Name great leaders of God and tell what they do.
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Bible Story 13:

JOSHUA, THE NEW LEADER
Joshua 1:1-2,5-9,16-17; 3:1-17; 4:23-24; 6:1-5,12-17,20; 11:23; 24:1,14-15,24,29-31 Joshua 1:9
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After Moses, Joshua became leader of the Israelite people. God told Joshua to be strong and courageous. Whenever he was afraid, trust in Him. God promised to be with him wherever he went. Joshua always tried to obey God. God told Joshua that it was time to enter the Promised Land. They went to the Jordan River. The river was very full of water. How could they pass to the other side? They did what God told them. The religious leaders, called Levite priests, carried the Ark of the Covenant with the Ten Commandments inside. When the priests feet touched the water, God stopped the flow of the water. All the Israelite people walked safely to the other side. Now they had finally arrived in Canaan, the Promised Land. Thanks to the power of God! They were close to the first city, Jericho. A huge wall was all around the city. God told Joshua how to conquer the city and everyone obeyed. A chosen group marched around the city once every day for seven days. Everyone was quiet, except for the Levite priests who blew their trumpets. Then on the seventh day, they marched seven times. On the seventh time, they shouted loudly when the priests blew their trumpets. The wall around Jericho fell down! The Israelite soldiers conquered the city! They gave thanks to God for His help. Later Joshua said: ...As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord (Joshua 24:15B NIV). Joshua always served God during his life.

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1. Who was the new leader after Moses? What did God tell Joshua when he became the new leader? Did he follow Gods leadership? How? Who are some leaders in your church? Your city? Our country? What happens when they leave their job? How are new leaders elected to take their places? Should leaders follow Gods leadership? Why? What are some ways you can help the leaders in your church, community, work, school and nation? How did the Israelite people cross the Jordan River safely? Did God help the Israelites conquer Jericho? What happened? What are some problems or difficult battles that you, your family, friends, community or nation face? Who can help you? How can you receive Gods help? Joshua said, ...Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve...But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord (JOSHUA 24:15 NIV). Have you chosen to follow and serve God? Would you like to make that decision today? (If you do, pray and let God know of your decision.) What are some ways you can serve God?
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Bible Story 14: THE JUDGES:

GIDEON AND SAMSON
Gideon: Judges 6:11-16; 7:1-8,16-22; 8:28 Samson: Judges 13:1-5,24; 14:5-6; 15:9-15,20 Proverbs 3:5-6
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After the death of Joshua, God sent thirteen strong leaders to guide and lead the people of Israel. These leaders were called judges. This story tells about two judges, Gideon and Samson.
THE JUDGE GIDEON

The cattle and crops of the people of Israel were being taken away by their enemies, the Midianites. An angel from God told Gideon to conquer this enemy, and said, You can do this with Gods help. Gideon left with many, many soldiers, thirty-two thousand men! God said, There are too many men. Let the men, who are afraid, return to their homes. Gideon obeyed and let those men leave. Now there were only ten thousand men. God thought that there were still too many soldiers! When the soldiers came to a river, they were thirsty. So all the soldiers who put their face in the water to drink water had to return home. All the soldiers who cupped the water with their hands, bringing it to their mouths, were able to stay. Now only three hundred Israelite soldiers were going to fight against the huge enemy army. Yet the Israelites trusted in God to help them. Finally the Israelite soldiers arrived at the enemys camp. In the middle of the night, all together the Israelite soldiers followed Gideons example, blowing their trumpets, breaking their jars and raising up their lighted torches. The loud noises awoke the enemy soldiers and the lights startled them. All the commotion made them afraid! God caused them to fight against themselves while running away. The Israelites won with Gods help.
THE JUDGE SAMSON

Many years passed, and Samson became a judge to the Israelite people. Ever since he was born, Samson was dedicated to God. His hair had never been cut. As he grew, Samson was stronger than any other man. One day he killed a lion with only his hands! Many times Samson fought against the Philistines, the enemy of the Israelite people. With the help of God, he won many victories. Samson led the Israelite people for twenty years.

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1. What did the judges of Israel do? How many judges did Israel have? Name two judges that were in our Bible story. Gideon started with 35,000 soldiers and ended up with 300 soldiers. Name the two things that happened so that there would be fewer soldiers. Why did God want Gideon to do that? Do you think God wants us to be totally dependent upon Him, giving Him honor for our victories? Why? What did Gideons army do at the camp of their enemy, the Midianites? How did the Midianites react? Who helped Gideons army win? What are some problems, whether big or small, that we face today? How can God help us? How strong was Samson? Give an example of how strong he was. Who made Samson that strong? What are some ways that we can use our talents and abilities? Should people use their talents and abilities only for themselves? To help others? To serve God? Why? How?
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Bible Story 15:

RUTH TAKING CARE OF HER MOTHER-IN-LAW NAOMI
Ruth 1:1-11,14-19,22; 2:1-23; 4:13-17 Psalm 121:1-2
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A great famine was in Israel and everyone was hungry. So Elimelech, his wife Naomi, and two sons moved to Moab, where there was food. Their sons married Orpah and Ruth, women from Moab. After about ten years, Naomi was very sad. Her husband and two sons had died. When she heard that the famine was over, she decided to go back home to Bethlehem. Naomi kissed her daughters-in-law, Orpah and Ruth, good-bye. She told them that they should not go on this long trip and leave their homeland and family. Each should return to her mothers home. They cried. Finally Orpah kissed Naomi and went back to her home, but Ruth stayed. Naomi once again told her to return home. Ruth loved her mother-in-law and wanted to take care of her. Ruth told Naomi that she would go wherever she went. Ruth also wanted to serve God. So Naomi took Ruth with her. Time passed and they finally arrived in Bethlehem. Ruth took care of her mother-in-law Naomi. In order for them to have food to eat, Ruth went out each day to a field owned by Boaz. She walked after the harvest workers, picking up the grain from stalks of barley that was left on the ground. Boaz saw Ruth and was very pleased when he learned how she was taking care of her mother-in-law Naomi. He protected and took care of Ruth. He made sure his men were kind to her, leaving some barley stalks for her, and allowing her to drink their water. After a period of time, Boaz married Ruth. God blessed their home. They had a son, Obed, who would become the grandfather to king David.

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1. Why did Elimelech, Naomi and their two sons leave Bethlehem and move to Moab? What happened to Naomis family after living in Moab for ten years? Who were Naomis daughters-in-law? What did Naomi tell Orpah and Ruth to do when she decided to return to her home in Bethlehem? What did Orpah do? What did Ruth do? Do you think it was hard for Ruth to leave her parents and country and move to a strange, foreign land? Why? Why do you think Ruth went with her mother-in-law Naomi? Have you ever moved from one country to another country? Moved from one place to another? Where did you move? Was it hard? Why? When they arrived in Bethlehem, what did Ruth do to get food for them to eat? Who was Boaz? Did he help Ruth? How? Why? How can you help a foreigner or new person that moves into your community, school and/or church? As God had Boaz help Ruth, who are some people who can help you when you face changes in your life, such as a move, a death in the family, a new job, a new school, a new church? What are some other ways God can help you?
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Bible Story 16:

SAMUEL HEARING GOD CALLING

2:11,18-21; 3:1-10,19-21
1 Samuel 1:28; 1 Samuel 3:10
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A mother called Hannah dedicated her son Samuel to God. She took her young child to Shiloh, where he lived and helped the priest Eli at the Tabernacle. Eli was the religious leader of Israel. He was getting old and he was almost blind. One night the boy Samuel was sleeping in the tabernacle. (He probably was helping Eli by making sure the candles remained lighted all night in the tabernacle, as was required.) During the night, Samuel heard a voice calling his name: VOICE (GOD): Samuel, Samuel! NARRATOR: Samuel quickly went to Eli and said, SAMUEL: Sir, did you call me? Here I am. ELI: No, I didnt call you. Go back to bed. NARRATOR: Samuel returned to his bed. For the second time the Lord called out: VOICE (GOD): Samuel, Samuel! NARRATOR: Once again Samuel got up and went to Eli, saying: SAMUEL: Sir, did you call me? Here I am again. ELI: Son, I did not call you. Return to your bed. NARRATOR: Now for the third time the Lord called out: VOICE (GOD): Samuel, Samuel! NARRATOR: Once again Samuel got up and went to Eli, saying: SAMUEL: Sir, did you call me? Here I am. NARRATOR: Finally Eli understood that it was God calling Samuel. Eli said, ELI: Samuel, it is the voice of God calling you. Return to your bed and, when the voice calls again, say, Speak, o God, for your servant listens. NARRATOR: Samuel returned to his bed. For the fourth time, God called out: VOICE (GOD): Samuel, Samuel!
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NARRATOR: This time Samuel stayed in his bed and said, SAMUEL: Speak, God, for your servant listens. NARRATOR: God had special plans for Samuels life. He became a priest and prophet of God, respected by all the people in Israel.

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1. 2. 3. Who dedicated her son Samuel to God? Is it important for parents to dedicate their children to God? Why? How old was Samuel when he went to the tabernacle to help the priest Eli? Why did Eli need help? What are some ways you can help in your church? Was Samuel just a boy or an adult when God called him? Does it matter how old a person is when God calls him? Why? How many times did God call Samuel during the night? Was Samuel listening? What did Samuel do the first three times? What happened on the fourth call? How does God talk to people today? Should we listen? Why? Do you think God has a special plan for each persons life? How can you discover Gods plan for your life?
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Bible Story 17:

SAUL, CHOSEN BY GOD AS FIRST KING OF ISRAEL
1 Samuel 8:1-10,19-22; 9:1-20,26-27; 10:1,16-24; 13:1; 14:47-48; 15:10-11; 16:17-23 2 Timothy 2:15
BIBLE STORY: Years passed, and prophet the Samuel was getting old. It was time to choose a new leader. The people of Israel did not want another judge. They wanted a king to rule them. Saul was an Israelite youth, taller than any other man. One day, he left his home with his servant, trying to find some of his familys donkeys that were lost. He went to the home of Samuel, the religious leader. Perhaps the prophet would help him find his donkeys. Samuel told Saul that his donkeys were already found. He also explained to Saul that God had chosen him to be the king of Israel. He then anointed Saul as king by pouring oil on his head. Later Samuel called together the Israelites for a meeting where he would present the new leader. Where was Saul? They found him hiding in the baggage! They brought him before the people. Then Samuel said that God had chosen Saul to be the first king of Israel. Everyone shouted, Long live the king! Saul became a great king. Later in life Saul disobeyed God. Then he became sick. A boy named David was called to the palace to play his harp. The smooth-sounding music helped King Saul feel better. The kings son Jonathan became a close friend of David. King Saul ruled Israel for forty-two years.

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1. 2. Why did Saul go to the prophet Samuel? What happened? Why did Samuel pour oil on Sauls head? Was Saul a youth or an adult when he was anointed by oil as king? Does it matter how old you are in order to serve God? Why? Why do you think Saul was hiding among the baggage when he was to be presented as the new leader? Are you ever afraid? What are some reasons why someone may become afraid? Who can help us when we are afraid? Did Saul begin his reign by obeying God? Was Saul obedient to God in his later years? Is it important to obey God all your life or just sometimes? Why? Who helped calm Saul when he was sick? How? How can you help someone who is sick? Who was a great friend to David? Who are some of your friends? How can you be a good friend to them? David liked music and he played the harp. In fact, there are many songs written by David in the book of Psalms in the Bible. What are some things that can be done with music? How can you use your musical abilities? How can you improve your music? What are some other talents that you can develop?
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Bible Story 18:

DAVID, A COURAGEOUS YOUTH
1 Samuel 16:1-13,23; 17:1-51; 18:1-5 2 Samuel 2:4; 1 Kings 2:10-11 Psalm 59:16
BIBLE STORY:
David was handsome, healthy and brave. He liked music and sometimes he went to the palace to play his harp for King Saul. His music was soothing to the king when he was sick. David was a very good friend to Jonathan, the kings son. David helped his father take care of their sheep in the field. One day, his father asked him to take some food to his three older brothers and find out how they were doing. They were helping King Saul fight against their enemies, the Philistines. Early the next morning David left. When he arrived at his brothers campsite, he saw on the hillside their enemies, the great Philistine army. The leader of the Philistines was Goliath, who was very strong and large. He was over nine feet tall. No Israelite soldier had courage to fight against him! David told King Saul that with Gods help he would fight Goliath. The king insisted that David wear his personal helmet and coat of armor. David put these on, but he was not able to walk around. Why? He was not used to wearing them. So he took them off. With only his slingshot and his staff, a long shepherds stick, David went toward Goliath. When he arrived at the stream, he chose one, two, three, four, five smooth stones and put them into his shepherds bag. When David was close to Goliath, he took a stone from his bag and put it in his slingshot. He slung his slingshot around, around and around, and then he finally let it go. The stone hit Goliaths forehead and the great warrior fell to the ground! David won the battle with Gods help! Later David became the king of Israel, seeking to serve God. David wrote many songs that are in the book of Psalms in the Bible. PART 1: PERSONAL QUESTIONS
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Who was David? Describe him. What did Jesse ask his son David to do? Did David obey immediately? What did David do? Should you obey your parents, a boss, an elder? When? Are there times when you should not obey? When? (Example: Do not obey if asked to steal.) What happened when David arrived at his brothers campsite? Who were their enemies? Who was leading the enemys army? Describe Goliath. King Saul and his soldiers did not have courage to fight against their enemy Goliath. --- Did David have courage to face Goliath and his army? --- What did David say to King Saul? --- What did the king tell him to do? --- What happened when David put the kings helmet and armor on himself? --- Tell what happened when David went to the river and when he met Goliath. Why did David have courage to face Goliath? Who helped him have victory? What are some problems, big or small, that you, your family and friends have faced or are facing now? Who can you pray to and ask for help to face these problems? Who are some people who can help you overcome these problems? David was a friend to Jonathan. How can you be a friend to others? What are some things you can do to gain more friends? What hinders friendship?
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Bible Story 19:

SOLOMON, A MAN OF WISDOM
1 Kings 1:32-37; 3:3-14; 5:1-5; 6:1,37-38; 7:51; 8:3-6, 9-23; 9:1-5; 11:41-43 Psalm 122:1
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When King David was very old, his son Solomon became the new king of Israel. One night, God appeared to Solomon in a dream and asked him, What do you want Me to give you? Solomon replied, My Lord God, you have chosen me to be the next king, even though I am young. Please give me wisdom so that I will be able to lead your people the right way. God was pleased with his request and gave Solomon wisdom, knowledge on leading the Israelite people. Solomon was told that he must obey and keep Gods laws, His commandments. Solomon became known as the wisest man who had ever lived. God also blessed him with honor and riches. The Israelite people worshiped God at the Tabernacle. It was like a tent that could be moved as the people moved. Now the people were settled. God allowed Solomon and the Israelites to build the Temple in Jerusalem. It was a permanent structure, a place for the people to unite and worship God. It took one, two, three, four, five, six, seven- yes, seven years to build. It was beautiful! When it was finished, all the Israelites united. The Ark of the Covenant, which had the Ten Commandments inside, was taken to the Temple. Then King Solomon prayed with the people, dedicating the house of the Lord. God heard their prayers and declared the Temple holy, a place where His people could gather and worship Him. Solomon was king for forty years. He wrote many words of wisdom that are in the book of Proverbs in the Bible.

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1. Who became king after David? When God asked Solomon what he wanted, what was his request? What was Gods reaction to Solomons request? What did he receive? What is wisdom? How can you gain wisdom? How can a person be a good leader? How can you help your leaders? The people of Israel were worshiping God at the Tabernacle. Describe the Tabernacle. King David and his son Solomon wanted to build a temple for God. What was the difference between the Tabernacle and the Temple? Who did God allow to build the Temple? --- Where was the Temple built? --- How long did it take to build the Temple? --- What was placed in the Temple? --- When it was finished, what happened when King Solomon prayed with the people, dedicating the Temple to the Lord? Where do you go to worship God? What are some things you can do as you worship God in His sanctuary, the church? How can you show reverence and respect for the house of God, your church? Who are some people that you can invite to go to church and worship with you?
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Bible Story 20:

THE KINGDOM DIVIDED INTO JUDAH AND ISRAEL
1 Kings 11:43; 12:1-17,19-20 Philippians 2:4
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King Solomon was harsh to the Israelite people and made them work very, very hard. Also he insisted that they pay high taxes, which was a lot of money. When his son Rehoboam became the new king, the people asked him to be kinder and give less work. King Rehoboam asked for advice. The young advisors told the king to be harder, but the elders told him to be kinder. King Rehoboam took his young friends advice to be even harder on the people than his father was to them. When the people heard this, they were unhappy. With harder work and even higher taxes, what were they going to do? At this time, the Israelites were united into one kingdom. All worked together, helping one another. Because the new king Rehoboam was going to be harder, the people disagreed and were very angry. So they rebelled and divided their kingdom into two parts: Judah and Israel. 1. Judah was the smaller kingdom in the south. Rehoboam continued being their king. Their capital was in Jerusalem. They worshiped God in the Temple in Jerusalem. 2. Israel was the larger kingdom that was in the north. Jeroboam was their new king. Their capital was in Samaria. King Jeroboam built two golden calves for the people to worship. One was in Bethel and another one was in Dan. This was against Gods commandments. They were to only worship God. Because the kingdom separated, they had many problems among themselves between the two kingdoms, and with their enemies in other lands around them.

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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. How did Solomon treat the people when he was king? Is it right to be harsh to other people? How should we treat one another? Why? Were the people happy about their treatment? What did the people ask the new king, Rehoboam, to do?
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Rehoboam asked for advice. What did the elders advise Rehoboam to do? What did Rehoboams young friends advise him to do? Who are some people who can give you good advice? Are there some people who will advise you to do something wrong? Who? How can you tell when you are getting good or bad advice? Which advice did Rehoboam take? Do you think he made a good decision? Why? Do you think that Rehoboam listened to what the people wanted and needed, or do you think he did what was best for just himself? Why? Why should you listen to someone who disagrees with you? How did the people of Israel react to Rehoboams decision? What happened? Is it alright to disagree with someone? If someone disagrees with you, how should you react? How can you avoid fighting? Are there times that you should ever fight? If you have offended someone by the manner in which you disagreed, what should you do?
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Bible Story 21:

ELIJAH, THE PROPHET OF GOD
1 Kings 16:29-33; 17:1-24; 18:1,17-39,45 Jeremiah 10:10
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During a long period of time, there was a drought in Israel. God did not allow any rain in Israel and all its land was dry. Why? The king of Israel, King Ahab, did many things against God. During this time, Elijah, the prophet of God, was living. God provided water and food for Elijah. How? God told Elijah to go to a small stream where he could drink water. Ravens brought food to him every morning and evening. Finally the stream dried up and God told him to leave. Then God told Elijah to go to meet a widow. She was very poor. Elijah asked her to bake bread for him, herself and her son. She only had a little flour and a little oil left in her jar. Yet, she willingly made bread for him. He then told her that during this time when there was no rain, she would never be without flour or oil. A miracle happened! God never let the flour and oil run out so that the widow, her son and Elijah would have food when it was not raining. One day, the widows son was very sick and stopped breathing. Elijah healed him. Much time passed - one, two, three years passed without rain. The king and people in Israel worshiped an idol of Baal. Elijah had a contest to show that God was all powerful. Two altars were made with a sacrifice, a young bull, on top of each one. The prophets of Baal prayed and shouted all day, from morning until evening. They called on Baal to burn their sacrifice. Nothing happened. Then Elijah fixed his altar. He put twelve stones and dug a ditch around his altar. He put a young bull on top of the wood. Then he had one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve - yes, twelve large jars of water poured onto the sacrifice and wood. Everything was very wet! Then he prayed to God. Immediately God burned the sacrifice and the wood, and dried the water. Why? This showed that God is all powerful! The people shouted: O Heavenly God. You are the Eternal God! The people saw that God was all powerful! The Israelites destroyed the altar to Baal and returned to worshiping only God. Afterwards, God sent rain.

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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. What is a drought? Why did God not send rain to King Ahab and the people of Israel? How did God provide water and food for Elijah? How does God protect our lives? How did the widow help Elijah? What happened to the flour and oil? What happened when the widows son was sick? Who are some people who help us around our home, neighborhood and church? How? How can we help people in need, such as people who go through an illness, a drought, a fire, a tornado or a hurricane? Tell about the contest that Elijah had with the prophets of Baal. --- Why did Elijah do this? What did the prophets of Baal do in the contest? What happened? --- What did Elijah do at the contest? What happened? --- Who was the most powerful? --- What did the people do after the contest? Elijah was defending God. Are there times when you can stand up for God? When? How?
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Bible Story 22:

2 Kings 2:1-14; 5:1-17 Philippians 4:19
ELISHA THE PROPHET AND NAAMAN
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Elisha was a friend and helper to the prophet Elijah, who was getting old. One day, they were walking and talking together. Suddenly a chariot of fire, pulled by horses of fire, came like a whirlwind and took Elijah upward to heaven. His helper, Elisha, saw everything that God had done. Then Elisha picked up Elijahs coat, that was left behind, and went home. Gods power and presence were now with Elisha. In the land of Aram, Naaman was a commander of an army. He was respected. Naaman suffered from a terrible sickness called leprosy. In his house, an Israelite girl was his wifes servant. One day the girl spoke to Naamans wife and said, I wish my master would go and speak to the prophet who lives in Samaria, because he could heal him. Hearing the words, Naaman traveled to the prophet Elishas home. At the door, Elisha sent his messenger to speak to Naaman. He told him to go to the Jordan River and submerge himself seven times under the water and then he would be healed. He did not want to do this, but finally he went. When he arrived at the river, he submerged himself under the water one, two, three, four, five, six - yes, six times, but nothing happened. Then Naaman submerged himself under the water the seventh time. A miracle happened! He was healed! His skin and body were healthy! He no longer had leprosy! Naaman was very happy! Naaman returned to Elishas home, thanking him for his help. Then Naaman returned to his home. Naaman was very happy and thankful to God, promising to serve only the powerful God of Israel.
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Who was Naaman? What sickness did he have? Who told Naaman about the prophet Elisha? What are some ways that you can share about Gods love to others? Did Naaman go to Elisha? What was Naaman told to do? --- Did Naaman want to go and obey Elishas command? --- Did Naaman finally obey Elisha? What happened? --- What happened after the seventh time? --- Who healed him? When you do not feel like obeying the Word of God, His Bible, should you still obey? Why? Who did Naaman thank when his health was restored? Who are some people who help you? How? How can you express your gratitude to these people? Has God helped you meet a special need in your life? How? What are some ways that you can express your gratitude to God for His help?
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Bible Story 23:

1 John 5:3
JONAH REFUSING TO OBEY GOD
Jonah 1:1-17; 2:1,9-10; 3:1-10
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One day, God spoke to Jonah. He told him to go and preach to the people in the city of Nineveh. Jonah did not want to go, because they were his enemies. He tried to run away from God. He went in the opposite direction, going to Joppa. There he entered a ship going out to the sea towards Spain. Could Jonah flee from God? No! God sent a terrible storm. The ship was about to break apart. Everyone on the ship was very afraid. Where was Jonah? He was sleeping below the deck of the ship! The captain went and woke Jonah up. He asked him, How can you be sleeping during this terrible storm? Jonah told those on the ship that he was the reason God sent this terrible storm. Then Jonah told the sailors to throw him overboard and the storm would stop. Finally, the sailors tossed Jonah into the stormy waters. Everything became very calm. What happened to Jonah? God had prepared a large fish who came and swallowed Jonah. He stayed in the fish one, two, three days and one, two, three nights. Jonah prayed and asked God for help. He said that he was now willing to obey God. Then God ordered the fish and it spit Jonah up onto a beach. Once again, God told Jonah to go to Nineveh and preach to the people. This time Jonah obeyed God. He went to Nineveh, where he preached Gods message. What message? The people of Nineveh must stop doing their evil, bad ways and follow God. If they did not do this, God would destroy the city. All the people listened and believed. They asked God to forgive them. God saw that they repented, turning away from their bad ways, and began to follow Him. God saved the people. The city was not destroyed.

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1. 2. 3. 4. What did Jonah do when God told him to go to Nineveh? Why? Was Jonah able to run away from God? What happened? Can anyone run away from God? What are some ways that God uses to bring people back to serving Him? Where was Jonah during the storm? --- Who woke him up? --- Why did the sailors throw Jonah overboard? --- What happened when Jonah was in the stormy sea? --- What do you think it was like to be inside a large fish? --- How do you think Jonah felt? --- What did Jonah do when he was inside the fish? How do you feel when you are doing something that God does not want you to do? Did God listen to Jonahs prayer when he was inside the fish? What did God do? What did the fish do? When someone is not obeying what God wants him to do, what should he do in order to return to serve God? What happened when Jonah obeyed God and preached in Nineveh? Should you share Gods love to people you do not like? Why? What are some ways that you can share Gods love to family, friends and those around you?
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Bible Story 24:

FALL OF ISRAEL AND JUDAH
Israel: 1 Kings 12:25-31; 2 Kings 17:1-2,5-7,12-15 Judah: 2 Kings 18:1-3; 21:1-3; 22:1-2,5,8,10; 23:1-3,31-32; 25:1-6,8-12 Exodus 20:3 or Exodus 20:3-6
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The Israelites were living in two different places called kingdoms. Israel was in the north and Judah was in the south.
ISRAEL,
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NORTHERN KINGDOM
The people in Israel disobeyed God. The first king in the northern kingdom of Israel was Jeroboam, who built two golden calves for the people to worship in Bethel and Dan. All the following kings of this kingdom continued to lead the people in idolatry and immoral practices. God sent prophets like Elijah and Elisha to draw His people back to only serve Him. Did they turn back to serve only God? No! Finally Gods judgment came. God let the king of Assyria conquer Samaria. The people were captured and taken far away to other countries. The Assyrian king brought people from other countries to live in Samaria. As years passed, these people married Jews, and this is the beginning of the people called the Samaritans.
JUDAH,
THE
SOUTHERN KINGDOM

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Meanwhile the southern kingdom of Judah had some good kings that obeyed God, such as King Hezekiah. Yet most of Judahs kings disobeyed God by making idols. Josiah became king of Judah when he was only eight years old. King Josiah always pleased God. He ordered men to reconstruct the Temple in Jerusalem. The workers found the book of the Laws of Moses hidden in the Temple. They gave it to the king, who united all the leaders and the whole book was read. Everyone decided to obey all the laws and commandments of God. All the idols were destroyed. God was pleased. King Josiah served thirty years as king and served God with all his heart. After King Josiah died, three more kings ruled Judah. Then sadly, the people in Judah rejected God. They did not want to only worship and serve God. They worshiped idols. Finally Gods judgment came. God let King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon conquer Jerusalem, the capital city of Judah. The people of Judah were taken away as prisoners to Babylon, a long distance away. There was hope. The prophet Jeremiah said that some of the people would one day return to Jerusalem and serve God.
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1. 2. 3. The Israelites were divided into two kingdoms. What were they? Where were they located? Why did God permit the Assyrians to conquer the people of Israel, the northern kingdom? Where were they taken? In the southern kingdom of Israel, the book of the Law of Moses was found when they were reconstructing the Temple. What did King Josiah and the people do after they read Moses book? Why should we read Gods Word, the Bible? What are some special Bible stories and verses you like? Why did God permit King Nebuchadnezzar from Babylon to conquer the people of Judah? Where were they taken? Why did God give us laws to follow? What happens when someone disobeys God? What words of hope did the prophet Jeremiah say? What is sin? --- What sin did the people in our story do against God? --- What judgment did God send for their sins? --- What are some sins done today? --- Does God continue to send His judgment, His punishment, for sins committed? --- How can we receive forgiveness of our sins? (Read 1 John 1:9.) --- Even if God forgives us, are there some consequences we may face? Name some consequences to stealing, cheating, etc. Is there hope? (Yes, God will be with us as we face the consequences, giving us strength, guidance and His grace.)
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Bible Story 25:
SHADRACH, MESHACH AND ABEDNEGO IN THE FIERY FURNACE; DANIEL IN THE LIONS DEN
Daniel 1:1-20 Daniel 3:1-30 Daniel 6:1-28
SCRIPTURE:
Four Jewish Youth Prisoners: Fiery Furnace: Lions Den: Psalm 66:19
MEMORY VERSE:
BIBLE STORY:
The people from Judah had been taken prisoners to Babylon. Among these Jewish prisoners were four healthy, handsome and intelligent youths who were taken to the palace to serve the king of Babylon. They were: Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. They continued to obey Gods teachings. They only ate vegetables and drank water at the kings table. They learned to read and write like the people in Babylon. God gave them knowledge and understanding. Even though they were far away, these Jewish boys worshiped and served God.
THE FIERY FURNACE

One day, King Nebuchadnezzar insisted that Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego kneel down and worship a golden idol that he had made. They would not do this, because they only worshiped God. The king was very angry and threw them into a burning furnace that was very, very hot. What happened? God sent an angel to protect the Jewish boys. Finally the king had them taken out of the furnace. King Nebuchadnezzar recognized that these Jewish youths served and were protected by their all-powerful and almighty God.
THE LIONS DEN

Many years passed, and King Darius was now the king of Babylon. He signed a law demanding that for thirty days all the people must only pray to him. Daniel had a habit to pray one, two, three - yes, three times each day to God. When he heard this new law, Daniel went home, opened his window and prayed to God. He continued to pray three times each day. Because of this, he was taken and put in a den with lions. God protected Daniel by sending an angel that closed the mouth of each lion. When the king saw that Daniel was safe, he had Daniel taken out of the den of lions. King Darius ordered all the people in the land to respect and honor the powerful God that Daniel served. PART 1: PERSONAL QUESTIONS
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1. What were Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego doing in the palace? --- Did they still worship God even though they were away from their home? --- What did they eat and drink at the kings table? Why? Do you need to worship God when you are away from home? Why? --- Why do you need to eat healthy food and drinks? --- What are some other things that you can do to have a healthy body? Why were Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego thrown into the fiery furnace? --- How did God protect their lives? What happened? Do you think it took a lot of courage not to worship the golden idol when everyone else was doing it? Why? How can you resist and not do wrong things that others around you are doing? --- Why should you resist? --- Is it hard to go to church when you have family or friends that stay home? --- Why should you go to church to worship God? Why was Daniel thrown in the lions den? How did God protect his life? What happened? Why is it important to pray to God? What are some things you can pray to God about each day? Is it hard to pray when other people are around you? What can you do when you feel timid or feel embarrassed about praying? Are you ever afraid? How can you ask God for help? What are some ways that God helps when you are afraid? Who are some people who can help you when you are afraid?
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Bible Story 26:

SCRIPTURE: First Return:
Second Return: Third Return:
EZRA AND NEHEMIAH RETURNING TO JERUSALEM
Ezra 1:1-4; 2:64; 3:1-11; 4:4,24; 6:6-7,13-16 Ezra 7:6-10,27-28; 8:31-32; 9:6-9 Nehemiah 1:1-11; 2:1-8,17; 4:12-17; 6:15; 8:1-12,18 1 John 1:9
MEMORY VERSE:
BIBLE STORY:
About seventy years passed since the Jews from Judah were taken prisoners to Babylon. When King Cyrus of Persia conquered Babylon, he felt compassion and let the Jews return to Jerusalem.
FIRST RETURN: TEMPLE REBUILT

The first group of 42,360 Jews returned to the city of Jerusalem. They saw that the walls around the city were fallen and the Temple was burned. The first thing they did was to build an altar and gave thanks to God for their safe return. Then they worked together and rebuilt the Temple.
SECOND RETURN: EZRA

Around eighty years passed since the first group returned to Jerusalem. Ezra was captive in Babylon. He was trained as a scribe, a skilled Jewish student and teacher of the Law (the first five books of the Old Testament). Ezra was given permission to lead a second group of Jewish people from Babylon back to the city of Jerusalem. After they arrived, Ezra and the people in the city prayed, asking God to forgive them of their sins. God heard their prayers and forgave them. Also, the people promised to be faithful in serving God.

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Fourteen years passed. The Jew Nehemiah was the cupbearer to King Artaxerxes in Babylon. One day Nehemiah was very sad when he served the king. The king asked, Nehemiah, why are you so sad? Nehemiah told the king about the many difficulties in Jerusalem, the fallen wall around the city and the burned gates. Then he asked the king for permission to rebuild the city walls. The king agreed. So Nehemiah led the third group back to Jerusalem. When they arrived, they saw that the people in the city had very little money, food, water and clothing. They began rebuilding the walls. Even though enemies fought against them, the people helped one another as they worked. God helped them. Finally the reconstruction of the walls of the city was finished! The Jews in Jerusalem joined Ezra as he read the Word of God. All the Jews dedicated themselves to faithfully obey, serve and worship God.
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THIRD RETURN: NEHEMIAH


1. FIRST RETURN: How many years passed since the people from Judah were taken prisoners to Babylon and the first group returned to Jerusalem? --- What did they find when they returned to Babylon? --- Why did they first construct an altar to God? --- What did they reconstruct? SECOND RETURN: How many years passed since the first groups arrival? --- Who led the second groups return to Jerusalem? --- What did Ezra and the people pray? --- Who did the Jews ask for forgiveness of their sins? What is sin? Do people still sin today? What are some of the sins we do today? How can we receive forgiveness for the sins we have done? (Read 1 John 1:9.) What does it mean to confess our sins? THIRD RETURN: How did Nehemiah serve King Artaxerxes in Babylon? --- Why was Nehemiah sad? --- When they returned to Jeruslem, what did the people rebuild? What are some things we can do to help our neighborhood? Our community? Our church? Why is it important to help one another? What did Ezra read to the people in Jerusalem? Is it important for you to personally read the Bible? Why? Who were the two main leaders who led the Jewish people in this story? How did they serve God? How can you and I serve God with our lives?
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Bible Story 27:

SCRIPTURE: MEMORY VERSES:
THE BIRTH OF JOHN THE BAPTIST
Luke 1:5-25, 57-66, 80 Proverbs 3:5-6
BIBLE STORY:
The priest Zechariah and his wife Elizabeth were upright before God. They obeyed Gods commandments. They were an elderly couple, and they did not have any children. One day Zechariah was in Jerusalem. It was his turn to go into the Temple and burn incense. The people stayed outside praying. As Zechariah was burning incense, he saw the angel Gabriel on the right side of the incense altar. Zechariah was afraid. The angel said, Do not be afraid. God will answer your prayer. Your wife will have a son, and you are to name him John. He will be a great man who will help bring the people back to serve God. Zechariah doubted and asked for a sign that this would happen. Because he doubted, the angel told Zechariah that he would not be able to speak until after John was born. When Zechariah came out of the Temple, he could not speak. He used hand gestures to speak to the people. Zechariah returned to his home, and God fulfilled His promise. Elizabeth gave birth to a son. The people wanted to name her son Zechariah, after his father. Elizabeth said, No! He will be named John. Zechariah wrote on a writing tablet, His name will be John. Suddenly Zechariah was able to speak and he praised God. Everyone was amazed! The child John grew. He became a great servant of God. He preached, calling the people to turn back to serving God and be baptized. He baptized so many people that he became known as John the Baptist.
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What happened when Zechariah went home? What happened when Elizabeth wanted to name her son John? How does this story show that God is all powerful? How does this story show that God listens to our prayers? What are some prayer requests that you have? John became John the Baptist, a great servant of God. What are some ways you can allow God to use your life?
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Bible Story 28:

SCRIPTURE:
MEMORY VERSES: Matthew 1:18-25; 2:1-23; Luke 2:11,14A
JESUS
BIRTH
Luke 1:26-40; 2:1-20,40
BIBLE STORY:
Mary was a young Jewish girl that lived in the town of Nazareth. She was engaged to Joseph, who was a carpenter. One day the angel Gabriel spoke to Mary. The angel said, Mary, you will give birth to a son. Give Him the name Jesus, who is the Son of God. Mary conceived the child by the Holy Spirit. Mary visited Elizabeth who was expecting baby John the Baptist. About three months later, Mary returned to her home. Then the angel appeared to Joseph, telling him to marry Mary. Joseph obeyed. The king demanded the Jewish people to go to their home town and register. Joseph took Mary with him and went to Bethlehem. When they finally arrived, the city was full of people. Where would they sleep? There was no room at the inn. Finally, Joseph found a humble place, a stable. During the night, baby Jesus was born. Mary placed baby Jesus in a manger. That same night some shepherds were watching their sheep in a nearby field. Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared. He said, Today in the city of David, a Savior was born. Then a multitude of angels appeared, saying, Glory to God in heaven. The shepherds quickly went and found baby Jesus lying in a manger. They worshiped Jesus, the Savior. Some wise men from the east saw a special star in the sky. They followed the star, looking for the new born king of the Jews. When they finally arrived in Bethlehem, they saw the shiny star above a house. Entering, they saw the child Jesus with His mother Mary. They bowed down and worshiped Jesus, giving Him precious gifts of gold, incense, and myrrh. Then the wise men returned to their home. Being warned by an angel, Joseph took Mary and baby Jesus to Egypt. Later when it was safe, they returned and lived in the town of Nazareth. Jesus grew in strength and wisdom. God blessed Jesus.
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Who was Mary? What did the angel Gabriel tell Mary? How did Mary conceive her child? What did the angel tell Joseph? What did he do?
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Why did Joseph and Mary go to Bethlehem? Where did Mary and Joseph stay in Bethlehem? What did the angel tell the shepherds? What happened?
What did the shepherds do?
The shepherds worshiped Jesus. How can you worship Jesus? What did the wise men do? What gifts did they bring to Jesus?
The wise men gave gifts to Jesus. What are some gifts you can give Jesus?
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Bible Story 29:

SCRIPTURE:
MEMORY VERSE: Luke 2:41-52 Ephesians 6:1
JESUS CHILDHOOD
BIBLE STORY:
Mary and Joseph went every year to Jerusalem to attend the Feast of Passover. This religious ceremony was observed once a year. When Jesus was twelve years old, He was old enough and went with His mother Mary and Joseph to observe the ceremony. W hen the Feast of the Passover was over, Mary and Joseph began their journey back to their home in Nazareth. After traveling for a day, they looked for Jesus. Where was Jesus? They could not find Him! Mary and Joseph returned to Jerusalem. They looked everywhere for Jesus. After one, two, three, yes, after three days they finally found Jesus in the Temple. Jesus was listening and asking the teachers questions. Everyone admired Jesus understanding and His answers to questions. Mary asked, My Son, your father and I have been worried and anxious. We have been looking for You. Why did You act this way? Jesus replied, Why were you looking for Me? I have been here in My Fathers house. Jesus obeyed His parents and returned to His home in Nazareth with them. Jesus grew in wisdom, physically and in favor with man and God.

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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. How old was Jesus when He went with His parents to attend the Feast of the Passover at the Temple in Jerusalem? Is it important for you to go to church? Why? What did Mary and Joseph do when they finished the Passover Feast? After a days journey home, what happened? What did Mary and Joseph do? How long did it take Mary and Joseph to find Jesus? Where was Jesus? Have you ever been lost, separated from loved ones or friends? What are some things you can do to protect yourself in case you are ever lost? What did Mary ask her son Jesus? What did Jesus say and do? Jesus obeyed his parents and went home with them. Should you obey your parents, even when they do not understand what you are doing? Why?
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Bible Story 30:

SCRIPTURE:
JESUS BAPTISM
Mark 1:9-11 Luke 4:1-13
AND
TEMPTATION
Baptism: Mathew 3:13-17; Temptation: Matthew 4:1-11;
MEMORY VERSE: Hebrews 2:18
BIBLE STORY: JESUS IS BAPTIZED

When Jesus was thirty years old, He went to the Jordan River for John the Baptist to baptize Him. John the Baptist baptized Jesus. As Jesus came out of the water, the Spirit of God came down in the form of a dove. God spoke from heaven saying, You are My dear Son in whom I am well pleased.
JESUS IS TEMPTED
Then Jesus left and went to the desert. He stayed there fasting and praying for forty days and nights. He was very hungry. Satan came and tempted Jesus three times.
(Temptation is a desire to do something that God says is wrong.)
1st
Satan said to Jesus, If You are the Son of God, turn these rocks into bread. Jesus replied, The Holy Scripture says people do not live only by bread, but on Gods Word.
2nd Satan took Jesus to the highest part of the Temple and said, If You are the Son of God, jump off the top of the Temple. The Word of God says that God will protect you. Jesus replied, The Holy Scripture says not to test God. 3rd Satan took Jesus to a very high mountain and showed Him all nations of the world. Then Satan said, If You bow down and worship me, I will give all of this to You. Jesus replied, Leave, Satan! The Holy Scripture says to worship and serve only God. Satan left. Then Jesus returned to Galilee.
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Jesus fasted forty days and nights. What does it mean to fast? --- After Jesus did not eat for forty days and nights, Satan tempted Jesus. --- What does it mean to be tempted? --- Tell how Satan tempted Jesus three times.
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Bible Story 31: JESUS BEGINS FIRST YEAR OF MINISTRY

JESUS
SCRIPTURE:
ANDREW AND PHILIP FOLLOW JESUS; JESUS TURNS WATER INTO WINE; DRIVES OUT MONEY EXCHANGERS IN THE TEMPLE
Andrew and Philip: John 1:35-51 First Miracle: John 2:1-11 Money Exchangers: John 2:13-16 Mark 11:17A
MEMORY VERSE:
BIBLE STORY:
Jesus began His first year of ministry when He was around thirty years old.
ANDREW
AND
PHILIP FOLLOW JESUS
One day Jesus passed by John the Baptist at the Jordan River. Two men, Andrew and Philip, were with John the Baptist. When they saw Jesus, they followed Him. Then Andrew went and brought his brother Simon Peter to see Jesus. The next day, Philip went to Nathanael and took him to see Jesus. (Later Jesus called these four men to be His disciples.) FIRST MIRACLE: JESUS TURNS WATER INTO WINE On a certain occasion Jesus went to a town called Cana in Galilee to go to a wedding with His mother, Mary, and His disciples. When the wine was gone, Mary asked Jesus for help. He told the servants to get one, two, three, four, five, six, yes, six large stone jars. Each jar would hold twenty to thirty gallons of water. Jesus told the servants, Fill the jars with water. Then pour some in a cup and give it to the master of the wedding feast. The servants obeyed. A miracle happened! The water was turned into wine! It even tasted better than the other wine served earlier. Jesus performed His first miracle!
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JESUS DRIVES OUT MONEY EXCHANGERS
IN THE
TEMPLE
Then Jesus went to Jerusalem to observe the Feast of the Passover. Jesus entered the courtyard of the Temple. This courtyard was the only place where people who were not Jews could come to pray and worship God. What did Jesus see in the courtyard of the Temple? He saw men selling sheep, cattle and doves. Jesus also saw men at tables exchanging money. Many people came from different places and could not use their own money to buy animals for the priest to sacrifice. They had to exchange their money for temple money with the men at the tables. Where in the courtyard could the people pray and worship God? So Jesus took some cords and made a whip. Jesus drove out the animals from the courtyard. He also turned over the tables of the money exchangers. Then Jesus said, Leave. This place is My heavenly Fathers house. It is not a market place! PART 1: PERSONAL QUESTIONS
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. What did Andrew do when Jesus passed by the Jordan River? What did Philip do when Jesus passed by the Jordan River? What are some ways you can share Jesus with your friends and family? What happened when Jesus went to the wedding feast? What is a miracle? What miracle did Jesus do? Does God still do miracles? Share a story about a miracle or something very special that God did for you or someone else. Why was Jesus upset when He entered the courtyard of the Temple? What did Jesus do? What are some ways that we can show respect to the house of God, His church?
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Bible Story 32:
JESUS CONTINUES FIRST YEAR OF MINISTRY

JESUS NICODEMUS TALKS WITH JESUS; TALKS WITH SAMARITAN WOMAN AT JESUS HEALS OFFICIALS SON
John 3:1-17 John 4:1-42 John 4:46-54
THE
WELL;
SCRIPTURE:
Nicodemus: Samaritan Woman: Heals Officials Son: John 3:16
MEMORY VERSE:
BIBLE STORY:
Jesus continued His first year of ministry.
NICODEMUS TALKS
WITH
JESUS
One night a man named Nicodemus went to talk with Jesus. Nicodemus asked Jesus many questions, and Jesus answered his questions. Jesus said that God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, and whoever believes in Him would have eternal life.
JESUS TALKS
WITH
SAMARITAN WOMAN
AT THE
WELL
One day Jesus went walking through an area called Samaria. In the area lived Samaritans. The Jews did not like Samaritans. In fact, Jews would avoid being close to a Samaritan. Jesus sat down by Jacobs well while His disciples went to get some food in a nearby town. While sitting at the well, a Samaritan woman came to get some water. Jesus spoke to her, asking her for a drink of water. As Jesus spoke to her, He told her that He was the promised Messiah they were expecting. She believed Him. So she went and brought her friends from town to meet Jesus. After hearing Jesus, many Samaritans believed that Jesus is the Savior of the world.
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JESUS HEALS
THE
SON
OF AN
OFFICIAL
On a certain occasion, Jesus went to Cana in Galilee. In a nearby town called Capernaum, an official had a son who was very sick and close to death. When the official heard that Jesus was in Cana, he went to Jesus and asked Him to heal his son. Jesus said, Return home. Your son is going to live. The official believed Jesus. On the way home, one of his servants arrived. He told the official that his son was healed. The high fever was gone. Jesus had healed his son! PART 1: PERSONAL QUESTIONS
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1. 2. Who came to talk and ask Jesus questions at night? Jesus told Nicodemus: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life (John 3:16 KJ). What does that mean?
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Who did Jesus talk to when he sat by a well? Why was it unusual for Jesus to speak to the Samaritan woman? Should we speak and be kind to all people? Why? After the Samaritan woman believed in Jesus, what did she do? What are some ways that we can tell our family and friends about Jesus? Why did the official go to see Jesus? What happened? Who can we pray to when we face problems? Will God hear our prayers? Who can help you when you are sick? How can you help sick people?
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Bible Story 33:
JESUS CALLS FISHERMEN

Fishermen: Matthew: Matthew 4:19 Matthew 4:12, 18-22; Luke 5:27-32
JESUS BEGINS SECOND YEAR OF MINISTRY

AND
MATTHEW
TO
FOLLOW HIM
Luke 5:1-11
BIBLE STORY:
Herod put John the Baptist in prison. Around this time, Jesus began His second year of ministry.
JESUS CALLS FISHERMEN
TO
FOLLOW HIM
One day Jesus was walking along the shore on the Sea of Galilee. People were around Him when Jesus saw two boats. He entered one boat and asked Simon Peter to take Him a little ways off shore. Sitting in the boat, Jesus taught the people. Then Jesus told Simon Peter to take the boat out into deeper waters and throw out the nets to catch fish. Simon Peter obeyed. When Simon Peter and Andrew threw out their nets, they caught many fish. So they called James and John to come and help, putting the fish in the boats. The boats were almost sinking, because they caught so many fish. They were amazed! Jesus looked at the two fishermen brothers, Simon Peter and Andrew, and said, Come. Follow me. I will make you fishers of men (Mt 4:19). They left their nets and followed Jesus. Then Jesus saw two fishermen brothers, James and John. Jesus asked them to follow Him, and they obeyed. James and John went with Jesus, leaving their father and hired help in the boat.
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JESUS CALLS MATTHEW
TO
FOLLOW HIM
Later Jesus returned to the shore on the Sea of Galilee and taught the crowds. As Jesus was walking on the shore, He saw a man called Matthew, who was also known as Levi. He was at a table, collecting taxes. Jesus called him to follow Him. Matthew got up, left everything and followed Jesus. Matthew gave a dinner, inviting his friends to come to meet Jesus. This was the beginning of Jesus second year of ministry. PART 1: PERSONAL QUESTIONS
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1. What happened to John the Baptist around the time Jesus began His second year of ministry? People were around Jesus and He entered Simon Peters boat. What happened? After teaching the people, what did Jesus tell Simon Peter to do? What happened? After catching the fish, what did Jesus say to Simon Peter and Andrew? What happened? What did Jesus ask James and John to do? What happened? What does it mean, Follow me. I will make you fishers of men (Matthew 4:19)? How can you be fishers of men? What did Jesus do when He saw Matthew, who was collecting taxes? What happened? Matthew invited his friends to dinner so they could meet Jesus. What are some things that you can do to help people know Jesus?
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Bible Story 34:

JESUS HEALS A PARALYTIC MAN
Luke 5:17-26 1 John 1:9
BIBLE STORY:
One day Jesus was in a home teaching. Many people came from nearby villages to
listen to Jesus. Four men carried a paralytic man on a mat to the home to see Jesus. It was so crowded that they could not enter. So the men carried the paralytic man up some steps on the outside of the house. On the roof, they removed some tiles to make an opening. Through the opening, they lowered the paralytic man down and put him in front of Jesus. Jesus looked up to the men on the roof, and He saw their faith. Then Jesus looked at the paralytic man and said, Your sins are forgiven. The people around Jesus said that only God could forgive sins. Jesus replied, Is it easier to forgive sins or to heal someone? So that you know that the Son of Man can forgive sins, watch. Then Jesus told the paralytic man to pick up his mat and go home. The man obeyed. He got up, took his mat and went home praising God. Everyone was amazed and praised God for the miracle they saw.
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1. Who did the four men carry on a mat to see Jesus? What does it mean to be paralytic? Could the four men carry the paralytic man into the house? Where did they go? What did the four men do on the roof? What did Jesus do when the paralytic man was lowered and put in front of Him? Jesus saw the faith of the men. What is faith? Why is it important to have faith in God? Jesus forgave the man of his sins. What are sins? How can you have your sins forgiven? What miracle did Jesus do? What are some ways that you can help sick people? The people praised God for what happened. What are some praises you can give to God for what He has done in your life?
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Bible Story 35: JESUS CALLS HIS TWELVE DISCIPLES, SERMON ON THE MOUNT, AND THE LORDS PRAYER
SCRIPTURE:
Twelve Disciples: Sermon on the Mount: Lords Prayer: Matthew 5:16 Mark 3:13-19; Luke 6:12-16 Matthew 5:1-10, 14-16, 43-44 Matthew 6:9-13, 34; 7:7-8
MEMORY VERSE:
BIBLE STORY: JESUS CALLS TWELVE DISCIPLES

Jesus went one evening on a mountainside and spent all night praying to God. The next morning, Jesus chose twelve apostles (disciples). They were: Simon Peter, Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomeu, Matthew, Thomas, James, Thaddaeus, Simon, and Judas Iscariot.
THE SERMON
ON THE
MOUNT
One day Jesus took His disciples to the side of a mountain to teach them. A crowd followed and listened to Jesus teach. (Today it is known as the Sermon on the Mount.) Jesus said: Blessed are those who mourn, because God will comfort them. Blessed are those who are thirsty to know more about God, because they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, because God will show them mercy. Blessed are those who are peacemakers, because God will call them His sons. Be like light in the world, shining for God. Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.
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THE LORDS PRAYER

Then Jesus taught a model prayer, the Lords Prayer. Jesus said to pray to your heavenly Father, asking God to do His will on earth as it is done in heaven. Pray, asking God to forgive you as you forgive those who do you wrong. Jesus said not to worry. Pray, asking and seeking Gods guidance and help. The crowds were amazed at Jesus teaching.

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Bible Story 36:

JESUS HEALS CENTURIONS SERVANT
Luke 7:1-10 1 Peter 5:7
BIBLE STORY:
In the town of Capernaum lived a centurion, an officer in the Roman army. He was concerned about his servant who was paralyzed and suffering. The centurion sent some Jewish leaders to Jesus to ask Him to come and heal his servant. When they found Jesus, they insisted that He should go and help the centurions sick servant. They told Jesus that the Roman official had constructed a house of prayer for them, the Jews. So Jesus went with them. When He was close to the house, the centurion sent some friends to speak to Jesus with this message, Jesus, it is not necessary to come to my house, because I am unworthy. Just say the word and my servant will be healed. Jesus was amazed at this mans faith. Jesus said, In Israel, I have not seen such a great faith as this mans faith. At that very moment, Jesus healed the servant.
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Who was the centurion? Why was the centurion concerned about his servant? What did he do? What had the centurion done to help the Jewish people? Did Jesus go to the home of the centurion? What happened? What is faith? Why was the centurions faith so great? What does it mean to have faith in Jesus? What happened to the servant of the centurion? Who are some people who help the sick today? Who can you go to for help when you are sick or face other problems? What are some ways that Jesus can help you when you are sick or face problems?
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Bible Story 37:
JESUS HEALS AND TEACHES

JESUS RAISES WIDOWS SON; JOHN THE BAPTIST ASKS QUESTIONS; A WOMAN WASHES JESUS FEET
Luke 7:11-17 Matthew 11:2-11 Luke 7:36-50
SCRIPTURE:
Widows Son: John the Baptists Questions: Washes Jesus Feet: John 14:27
MEMORY VERSE:
BIBLE STORY: JESUS RAISES WIDOWS SON

The disciples and the crowd followed Jesus to Nain, a hillside town. At the town gate, Jesus saw a funeral procession coming out. The only son of a widow had died. Jesus saw the mother crying. Jesus said, Dont cry. Then Jesus touched the coffin and said, Get up, young man. The young man got up, and Jesus took him to his mother. Everyone was amazed and praised God.
JOHN
THE
BAPTIST ASKS QUESTIONS
During this time, John the Baptist was in prison. He sent two of his disciples to speak with Jesus, asking, Jesus, are You the promised Messiah, or should we wait for someone else? So Johns disciples went to Jesus and asked Him that question. Jesus said that He was the promised Messiah. He was healing the sick, the blind and the crippled. Also, He was sharing the good news to the poor.
A WOMAN WASHES JESUS FEET

One day a Pharisee named Simon invited Jesus to his house for dinner. During the dinner, a woman who had done bad things came with a very valuable alabaster jar full of expensive perfume. She washed the feet of Jesus with her tears and dried His feet with her hair. Then she poured the expensive perfume on His feet. Jesus turned to the woman and said, Because of your faith, your sins are forgiven. Leave now in peace. Jesus taught the people and healed their sicknesses. In this way, Jesus continued His second year of ministry.
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1. What was happening at the town gate in Nain? What did Jesus do when He saw the widow crying? How do you feel when you lose a loved one or a friend? How can Jesus help you in your sorrow? How can you help someone who has lost a loved one or friend? John the Baptist sent his disciples to talk with Jesus. What did they ask Jesus? What did Jesus say to the disciples of John the Baptist? Can you ask Jesus questions? How? Will Jesus answer your questions? How? What did the woman do to Jesus at Simons house during the dinner? What kind of woman was she? What did Jesus say to the woman? What is sin? What must you do to have Jesus forgive you of your sins? (Read 1 John 1:9.)
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Bible Story 38:

JESUS TELLS A PARABLE: THE SOWER

Mark 4:1-29
Matthew 13:1-9, 18-32; Psalm 119:105
BIBLE STORY:
Jesus taught His disciples by telling parables. What is a parable? It is a story that teaches a truth from God. Jesus sat in a boat on a lake. He told a parable to His disciples and the crowd on shore.
One day a farmer was sowing seeds. Some seeds fell on a pathway. The birds ate the seeds. Some seeds fell on rocky ground. These seeds sprouted. The seeds quickly dried up, because of the hot sun. Other seeds fell on thorny ground. The thorns spread and did not give any space for the seeds to grow. Other seeds fell on good ground. The seeds grew and multiplied.
Later, the disciples asked Jesus what the story meant. Jesus explained the parable.
The seeds are the Word of God in the lives of different people. The seeds that fell on a pathway are like the person who hears the Word of God, but the Word is taken away from him. The seeds that fell on rocky ground are like the person who hears the Word of God, and he thinks about it. When trouble or persecution comes to him for his belief, he does not let the Word of God grow within him. The seeds that fell on thorny ground are like the person who hears the Word of God, but he worries and is led away with his desire for wealth. He does not let the Word of God grow within him. The seeds that fell on good ground are like the person who hears the Word of God and understands the Word of God. He lets the Word of God grow within him. Then the Word of God grows greatly.

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1. 2. 3. What is a parable? Who taught His disciples by telling parables? What happened to the seeds: ...When they fell on the pathway? ...When they fell on rocky ground? ...When they fell on thorny ground? ...When they fell on good ground? 4. 5. 6. 7. What do the seeds represent in the parable? What is the Word of God? What can happen to people when they hear the Word of God? Why is it important for people to let the Word of God grow within them? How can the Word of God grow in your life?
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Bible Story 39:

JESUS CALMS THE STORM AND SENDS HIS DISCIPLES TO GO PREACH

Matthew 8:23-27; Luke 9:1-6 Mark 4:35-41; Luke 8:22-25
Calms Storm: Sends Disciples: Psalm 34:4
BIBLE STORY: JESUS CALMS

lake. Jesus was tired, so He went to sleep. A big storm came. Strong winds hit against the boat. The water from the waves came into the boat. The disciples were very afraid. They were afraid of drowning. The disciples woke Jesus saying, Master! Master! We are going to drown! Save us! Jesus got up. Jesus told the winds to be calm and quiet. Immediately the winds and the water were calm! The disciples were amazed. The winds and the waves obeyed Jesus.
THE
STORM
One evening Jesus said, Let us go to the other side. So Jesus and His disciples got into a boat. They began going to the other side of the
JESUS SENDS HIS TWELVE DISCIPLES
TO
GO PREACH
Later, Jesus told His twelve disciples to go preach and heal the sick. They obeyed. When the disciples returned, they told Jesus all that happened.
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Where were Jesus and His disciples going in the boat? What did Jesus do when He got into the boat? What happened when they were in the boat? Why were the disciples afraid? What did the disciples do? What did Jesus do when the disciples asked Him to save them? What happened? Have you ever been afraid? Tell what happened. Who can you pray to whenever you are afraid? How can God help you when you are afraid? Who are some people who can help you when you are afraid? How can they help?
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Bible Story 40:

Matthew 14:13-21; Galatians 6:10A
JESUS FEEDS 5,000 WITH A BOYS LUNCH

Mark 6:30-44; John 6:1-13
BIBLE STORY:
When Jesus heard that John the Baptist was killed by Herod, He wanted to go to a quiet place. So Jesus and His disciples got into a boat. They began to cross to the other side of the lake. The people saw them leave. They ran on foot and got there before Jesus and His disciples. Jesus felt compassion for the people. Jesus taught them and healed their sick. It was a secluded place. That evening His disciples told Jesus to send the people away. Why? The people were hungry. The people could go home and get themselves some food. Jesus said, No. Do not send them away. Give them something to eat. Philip replied, We do not have money to buy bread for everyone. There were 5,000 men present, plus all the women and all the children. Jesus asked, What food do we have? Andrew replied, A boy is here and he brought his lunch. He has two fish and five small loaves of bread. Jesus told His disciples to have the people divide into groups. Then they were to have the people sit down on the grass. Jesus took the five loaves of bread and two fish and prayed. Jesus thanked God for the food. Next Jesus tore apart the loaves and the fish. He gave them to His disciples. They gave the pieces of bread and fish to everyone. Everyone ate and was satisfied. Then Jesus told His disciples, Gather up the food that is left over. Do not waste anything. They gathered twelve baskets of pieces of bread and fish that were left over. What a miracle!

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1. 2. 3. 4. What did Jesus want to do when He heard that John the Baptist died? What are some things that you can do to receive comfort when a loved one dies? What did Jesus do when He arrived on the other side of the lake and saw the people? How many people were present? What happened when Jesus told His disciples to give the people something to eat? What food did the boy give to Jesus? What did Jesus do with the boys lunch? The boy shared his lunch. How can you help others in need? What did Jesus tell His disciples to do when everyone finished eating? How much food was left over? What are some things that you can do to avoid being wasteful?
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Bible Story 41:

JESUS WALKS ON WATER

Mark 6:45-53; John 6:16-21
Matthew 14:22-34; Hebrews 13:6A
BIBLE STORY:
Jesus fed over 5,000 people. It was getting late. So Jesus told His disciples to get into the boat. They were to cross to the other side of the lake. Also Jesus told the people to go home. Why? Jesus wanted to be alone. So Jesus went up the side of a mountain. He prayed by Himself. It was evening when the disciples were going to the other side of the lake. A strong storm came up. The winds were strong. The waves hit against the sides of the boat. Jesus finished praying. He walked to the shore and continued walking. He walked on the stormy water! He wanted to get to the other side of the lake. Jesus was going to pass by His disciples. But His disciples saw Him walking on the water toward them. They were afraid! They screamed, Its a ghost! Jesus said, Calm down! Do not be afraid! It is I! Peter said, Lord, tell me to come to You, if it is You. Jesus replied, Come! Peter got out of the boat. He began walking on the water toward Jesus. Then Peter looked away from Jesus. He looked at the strong winds. He was afraid! He began to sink! Peter cried out, Save me, Lord! Quickly Jesus took Peters hand. He held onto him. Jesus said, Why did you doubt? Then Jesus and Peter climbed into the boat. The wind died down. It was calm. Those on the boat worshiped Jesus. They said, Jesus, You are the Son of God! They arrived safely on shore on the other side of the lake.
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Jesus wanted to be alone. Where did Jesus send His disciples and the people? When He was alone, where did Jesus go? Why? What happened to the disciples when they were in the boat? What time of day was it? Have you ever been afraid? What happened? What did Jesus do when He finished praying? What did the disciples say when they saw Jesus walking on the water? What did Peter say to Jesus? What did Jesus tell Peter? What happened?
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Bible Story 42:

JESUS HELPS PEOPLE

JESUS FEEDS 4,000 PEOPLE; JESUS HEALS THE BLIND MAN
Mark 8:1-10
Feeding 4,000: Healing Blind Man: Matthew 5:16
Matthew 15:29-39; Mark 8:22-26
BIBLE STORY: JESUS FEEDS 4,000 PEOPLE

One day Jesus went up the side of a mountain near the Sea of Galilee. Jesus healed people. The blind could see. The mute could speak. The lame and crippled could walk. The people were with Jesus for three days. They were very hungry. Jesus asked His disciples, What food do we have? They said, We have seven loaves of bread and a few small fish. Jesus gave thanks to God for the food. Then Jesus broke the loaves of bread and fish. He gave them to His disciples. The disciples gave the food to all the people. Everyone ate. Seven baskets of food were left over!
JESUS HEALS
THE
BLIND MAN
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Then Jesus went to a village called Bethsaida. Some people brought a blind man to Jesus. They begged Him to heal the man. Jesus held his hand and took him outside the village. Jesus spit on the blind mans eyes. Jesus asked him, Do you see anything? The man said, I see people. The people look like trees that are walking around. Again Jesus put His hands on the mans eyes. The man opened his eyes, and he could see everything clearly! Then Jesus told the man to go home.


1. 2. Who were some of the people that Jesus healed near the Sea of Galilee? What are some physical disabilities today? Who are some people who can help ones with disabilities? How? Do you know someone with a disability? How can you help that person? The people were very hungry. What did Jesus do to feed the people? How many people were fed? How many baskets of food were left over? Have you ever been hungry? What happened? How can you allow God to use your life to help someone in need? How did Jesus help the blind man? Do you know someone who is blind? What are some ways that you can help blind people? How can your church help people with disabilities?
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Bible Story 43:

JESUS, THE SON OF GOD

PETER CALLS JESUS, THE SON OF GOD; JESUS TRANSFIGURATION
Matthew 16:13-16; Matthew 17:1-8; Mark 8:27-29 Mark 9:2-9
Jesus, Son of God: Transfiguration: Matthew 16:16
BIBLE STORY: PETER CALLS JESUS,

THE
SON
OF
GOD
One day Jesus was alone with His disciples. Jesus asked them, Who do people say I am? His disciples said, Well, some people say You are the Son of God. Some people say You are John the Baptist. Some other people say You are Elijah or Jeremiah or another prophet. Jesus asked, Now tell Me. Who do you say that I am? Peter said, Jesus, You are the Christ. You are the Son of the living God. Jesus was pleased. He said that God had shown this to him.
JESUS TRANSFIGURATION
On another day Jesus went up the side of a mountain. Jesus took His disciples Peter, James and John with Him. Jesus was transfigured. How? His clothes became white as light. His face was shining like the sun. Moses and Elijah were standing next to Jesus and talking to Him. Peter wanted to put up three shelters: one for Jesus, one for Moses and one for Elijah. A cloud covered them as Peter spoke. A voice from the cloud said, This is my Son. I love Him. I am well pleased with Him. Listen to His words! The three disciples were afraid. They fell to the ground. Jesus touched them and said, Do not be afraid. Get up on your feet. The disciples looked. Moses and Elijah were gone. Only Jesus was standing before His three disciples.

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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Jesus asked His disciples, Who do people say I am? What did the disciples say?
Jesus asked His disciples, Who do you say that I am? What did Peter say? Who do you say that Jesus is? Who went with Jesus to the side of a mountain? Jesus was transfigured. What does it mean to be transfigured? How did Jesus look when He was transfigured? Who appeared with Jesus when He was transfigured? What did God, the voice from the cloud, say about Jesus? What happened after the voice spoke from the cloud? How can you share with others that Jesus is the Son of God?
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Bible Story 44:

JESUS:
THE LIVING WATER AND THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD
Living Water: Light of the World: John 8:12
John 7:10-17, 25-26, 37-38 John 8:12
BIBLE STORY:
John the Baptist died. Some people began to doubt who Jesus was. The Pharisees and the Sadducees were religious leaders. They were jealous of Jesus. So they wanted to get rid of Jesus. Yet, many people believed in Jesus. They admired Jesus and the miracles He did.
JESUS:
THE LIVING WATER
Jesus went alone to the Feast of the Tabernacles. It was observed in the Temple in Jerusalem. What was the Feast of the Tabernacles? This was a Jewish feast held once a year. The feast was to help the people remember when the Israelite people were slaves in Egypt. God set them free. For forty years the Israelite people walked through the desert. During that time, they lived in tents. God led them into the Promised Land. At the feast, the people remembered Gods protection upon the Israelites. One part of the feast was when water from a golden jar was poured upon the altar. Why? They were to remember the water God provided when the Israelites went through the desert. When the Israelites were in the desert, the people were very thirsty. God told Moses to strike his staff on the rock. Moses obeyed. Water came out of the rock! The people drank the water, and they were no longer thirsty. On the last day of the feast, Jesus said loudly, If anyone is thirsty, come drink from Me.
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. What was the Feast of the Tabernacles? During the celebration, why was water from the golden jar poured over the altar? Jesus said, If anyone is thirsty, come drink from Me. What does that mean?
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How can Jesus satisfy your thirst - physically and spiritually? Why were candles lighted in the Temple during the Feast of the Tabernacles? Jesus said, I am the light of the world. The one who follows Me will have light in his life and never walk in darkness. What does that mean? How can Jesus help you when you go through dark times of problems and difficulties? How does Jesus light the way so that people know about Gods love and teaching? How can Jesus light your pathway so that you know more about God?
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Bible Story 45:

JESUS HEALS A BLIND MAN; JESUS, THE GOOD SHEPHERD

John 9:1-15, 24-25, 34-38 John 10:1-15
Blind Man: Good Shepherd: John 10:14
BIBLE STORY: JESUS HEALS A BLIND MAN

On a Sabbath day, Jesus was passing by when He saw a blind man. The man was blind from birth. Jesus spit on the ground. He made mud from the dirt and His saliva. Then Jesus put the mud on the blind mans eyes. Jesus said, Go to the Pool of Siloam and wash your eyes. The blind man obeyed. He went to the pool and washed his eyes. He could see! He told others what happened. He said, I can see, because of Jesus! The Pharisees were religious leaders and did not allow any kind of work on the Sabbath. The Pharisees told everyone that Jesus did not heal the man. It was the Sabbath. They threw the man out. Later Jesus went to the man and spoke to him. The man told Jesus, I believe You are the Son of God.
JESUS, THE GOOD SHEPHERD

Jesus told the people about sheep: Sheep are kept in a pen, a small enclosed area. There is only one door to the pen. The shepherd is the only one who enters the door to the pen. The shepherd opens the door and calls each sheep by its name. When each sheep hears his shepherds voice, he will follow him. Then Jesus said, I am the door. My sheep must pass through Me. Jesus continued: The good shepherd protects his sheep. The shepherd will even give his life for the sheep. When a wolf attacks the sheep, the good shepherd does not run off. The good shepherd stays to protect his sheep. Then Jesus said, I am the Good Shepherd. Just as I know My sheep, My sheep know Me. In fact, I am ready to die for My sheep.

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1. 2. How old was the man when he became blind? How did Jesus heal the blind man on the Sabbath? What happened?
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Bible Story 46:

Luke 10:25-37
JESUS TELLS A PARABLE: THE GOOD SAMARITAN
Luke 10:27 or John 3:16
BIBLE STORY:
One day a professor of the Law asked Jesus what he must do to have life eternal. Jesus asked, What does the Word of God say? The man said, Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, strength and intelligence. Also, love your neighbor as you love yourself. Then the man asked, Who is my neighbor? Jesus replied by telling a parable, a story about a good Samaritan man. A Jewish man was traveling from the city of Jerusalem to Jericho. On the road, some thieves robbed and beat him. Then they fled. The traveler was very hurt. Time passed and a priest came by, saw the man, but kept going. Time passed and a Levite (religious leader) came by, saw the man, but kept going. Time passed and a Samaritan man came and saw the injured traveler. (A Jewish man did not like Samaritans.) The Samaritan man felt sorry for the injured Jewish man. So he bandaged his wounds, placed him on his donkey, and took him to a lodging place. Before leaving, he gave the owner some money to take care of the Jewish man. Jesus asked, Who helped the injured man? The professor of the Law said, The one who helped him. Jesus said, Do as the good Samaritan did.
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. What is eternal life? How can you have eternal life in heaven? (Read John 3:16.) Jesus asked, What does the Word of God say? How are we to love God? How are we to love others? What happened to the Jewish man going to Jericho? Who did not help the injured Jewish man? Who helped the injured Jewish man? Was that unusual? Why?
(Note: In those days, the Jewish people did not like Samaritans. They tried to avoid even touching a Samaritan.)
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What does the story of a Samaritan man helping a Jewish man teach you? Who are some people you do not like? What are some ways you can help people that you do not like?
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Bible Story 47:

Luke 15:11-32 Ephesians 4:32
JESUS TELLS A PARABLE: THE LOST SON
BIBLE STORY:
One day Jesus told a parable, a story, about a lost son. A father had two sons. One day the younger son came to his father and asked for his share of his inheritance. The man divided his inheritance between his two sons. Soon the younger son left home and took everything that he had. He went to a country very far away and he wasted all his money. There was a very bad famine and the young man did not have any money to buy food. He only could find a job in a field feeding pods to pigs. He was so hungry that he even wanted to eat the pigs food! Then the young man remembered his fathers home. All the servants there had plenty of food to eat. So he decided to go back home. He planned to tell his father that he had sinned against him and God. He would ask permission to stay home, working as a servant. So he started back home. From a distance, his father saw his younger son returning home. He ran to his son, hugged him and kissed him. The son told his father that he had sinned against him and God. He no longer was worthy to be called his son. The father called his servants to bring his son the best clothes, a ring for his finger and sandals for his feet. He told them to kill and prepare the fatted calf and prepare a banquet. Why? Because his son, who was lost, returned home safely. When the older son came home, he heard that a banquet was prepared for his younger brother. The older son would not join the banquet. The father went and spoke to his older son. He told him that all he had was his, but to come in and join the celebration. Why? Because his younger brother was lost and has come back home safely.

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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. What is an inheritance? Why was it unusual for a younger son to ask for his inheritance from his father? Did his father give his younger son his part of the inheritance? What happened? Why did the younger son decide to return home? What did the father do when he saw his younger son returning home? What did the younger son say to his father? What did the father do? What is sin? What should you do when you do something wrong against God, our heavenly Father? What will God do? What did the older son do when he saw that a banquet was given in honor of his younger brother? What did the father do and say to his older son? What does forgiveness mean? Why is it important to forgive someone who does something wrong against you? Even though you forgive, why is it important to be cautious?
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Bible Story 48:

JESUS VISITS MARY AND MARTHA
Luke 10:38-42 1 Peter 5:7 or Matthew 6:33
BIBLE STORY:
Some very good friends of Jesus were Mary, her sister Martha and their brother Lazarus. They lived in Bethany, a town about two miles from Jerusalem. One day Jesus visited their home. Mary sat at the feet of Jesus, listening to His teachings. What was Martha doing? She was very busy doing all the work in the house. She was preparing for Jesus visit. Martha became upset, because her sister Mary did not help her. So Martha went to Jesus and asked, Are You not concerned that my sister has left all the work with me? Tell my sister to come and help me! Jesus replied, Oh Martha, Martha. You are very worried about many things, all the work and preparations in the house. Look. Mary has chosen the best thing to do. She has chosen to be sitting at My feet and listening to My teachings. Jesus explained to Martha that He would not always be with them.
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1. 2. Who did Jesus visit? Is it important to develop friendships? Why? --- What kind of friendships should you make? --- What are some ways that can help you develop friendships? What did Martha do when Jesus visited her home? --- What did Mary do? What did Martha ask Jesus to do about her sister? What did Jesus say to Martha? What are some ways you can make time to be with Jesus? Who are some people you can talk to when you become upset about something? Will God listen to you when you are upset? --- Take time now to pray to God about your concerns or about things that are upsetting you.
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Bible Story 49:

JESUS RAISES LAZARUS
John 11:1-6, 17-45 (46-53) John 11:25
BIBLE STORY:
Jesus was a good friend to Lazarus, who lived in Bethany. One day Lazarus became very sick. Mary and Martha sent word to Jesus that their brother Lazarus was very sick. When Jesus heard this, He delayed two days before going to them. Meanwhile Lazarus died. When Jesus finally arrived in Bethany, someone told Martha. So she left her home and went to Jesus, but Mary stayed at home. Martha told Jesus that if He were present when Lazarus was sick, he would not have died. Jesus said, I am the Resurrection and the Life. Whoever believes in Me will live in heaven, even though he dies on earth. Do you believe, Martha? Martha said that she believed He was the Christ, the Son of God. Then Mary and the others came to Jesus and they were crying. Jesus wept. Four days had passed since Lazarus was buried in a tomb. Jesus arrived at the tomb. He said, Take away the rock that is at the opening of the tomb. Jesus prayed. Then Jesus said, Come out, Lazarus! What happened? Lazarus came out of the tomb! Jesus resurrected Lazarus! This is to say that Lazarus was alive once again. The people removed the grave clothes, strips of cloth that were wrapped around Lazarus, who was alive. Then everyone returned home. Because of this miracle, many people believed and put their faith in Jesus. (However, the Jewish leaders were upset that so many people were believing in Jesus and they began to make plans to kill Jesus.)
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. What did Mary and Martha do when Lazarus became very sick? What did Martha say when Jesus arrived in Bethany, where she lived? What did Jesus mean when He said, I am the Resurrection and the Life? Who did Martha believe Jesus was? Who do you say Jesus is? What did Jesus do when He saw Mary and the others crying? Have you lost a loved one? How can Jesus help you? What did Jesus say at Lazarus tomb? What happened? How can you have life with Jesus after death? (Read John 3:16.) How can Jesus help you when you face tragedies in your life?
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Bible Story 50:

JESUS HEALS TEN MEN OF LEPROSY AND JESUS BLESSES THE CHILDREN
Ten Men of Leprosy: Luke 17:11-19 Children: Mark 10:13-16 Mark 10:16, 2 Thessalonians 4:18 or Ephesians 5:20
BIBLE STORY: JESUS HEALS TEN MEN

OF
LEPROSY
One day Jesus was traveling from Galilee, going through Samaria and going to Jerusalem. From a distance away, ten men were sick with leprosy. They yelled to Jesus, asking Him to help them. Jesus told the ten lepers to go to their priests. So the ten lepers left, obeying Jesus. On the way, they were all healed. Jesus healed them! One of the lepers that was healed was a Samaritan. He returned to Jesus to thank Him for healing him from leprosy. Jesus asked, Where are the other nine men who were also healed? Do they not want to thank Me? Jesus told the Samaritan man that he was healed because of his faith.
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On a certain day Jesus was teaching the people about the Kingdom of God. Some children were brought to Jesus. The disciples would not let the children get close to Jesus and bother Him. Jesus saw what was happening. He was angry with His disciples for not letting the children come to Him. Jesus said, Let the children come to Me. Do not stop them, because the Kingdom of God is like these children. So Jesus called the children to come close to Him. Then Jesus hugged the children and blessed the children.
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1. 2. 3. 4. What is leprosy? How many men asked Jesus to heal them from leprosy? What did Jesus tell the men with leprosy to do? What happened? What did the Samaritan man healed of leprosy do? Why? What did Jesus say? Why is it important to thank God for things that He does for you? Name some things you are thankful for that God has done for you. Who are some people that have helped you? Name some ways that you can express gratitude to these people. Take time to express your gratitude to them. What did the disciples do when children were brought to see Jesus? What did Jesus say about the children? How do we know that Jesus loves children? What are some ways you can help children know that Jesus loves them?
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Bible Story 51:

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JESUS HEALS A BLIND MAN JESUS TALKS WITH ZACCHAEUS

Mark 10:46-52 Luke 19:1-10
Blind Man: Zacchaeus:
Hebrews 11:1, Acts 4:10,12, 1 Timothy 2:3-4 or Romans 10:9
BIBLE STORY: JESUS HEALS A BLIND MAN

One day Jesus, His disciples and a group of people were coming to a town called Jericho. Bartimaeus was a blind man, begging by the side of the road. The blind man heard that Jesus was passing by him So the blind man yelled, Jesus, have mercy and compassion for me! The people told him to be quiet. What did the man do? He called out even louder. Jesus called the blind man to come to Him. Then Jesus asked him what he wanted. The blind man said that he wanted Jesus to heal him. Jesus replied that his faith has healed him. Right then the man could see! He was healed!
JESUS TALKS
WITH
ZACCHAEUS
On another day, Jesus was passing through the town of Jericho. A wealthy chief tax collector named Zacchaeus was there. (Tax collectors were Jews who got money from their own Jewish people to give
to the ruling Roman government. Often tax collectors collected more money than required, keeping the extra money for themselves. The Jews did not like tax collectors.)
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Zacchaeus wanted to see Jesus, but he could not. Zacchaeus was a short man and many people were around Jesus. So Zacchaeus ran on ahead and climbed a sycamore fig tree. He thought this way he could see Jesus when He came by this pathway. When Jesus reached the sycamore fig tree, He looked up and said: Zacchaeus, you come down right now! I want to go to your house. Zacchaeus climbed down and gladly welcomed Jesus. In his home, Zacchaeus said to Jesus: Lord, to the poor Ill give half of all that I have. Also, Ill pay back four times the amount to anyone that I have ever cheated. Jesus replied, Salvation has come to this house.


1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. What did the blind man Bartimaeus do? What did the people tell the blind man to do? What did Jesus do to the blind man? What is faith? Why can you have faith and trust in Jesus to help you? Who are some needy people that you can help? How? Who were the tax collectors? Did the Jews like tax collectors? Why not? Who was the tax collector in the story? Who did he want to see? What happened? What did Jesus do when He came to the sycamore fig tree? What did Zacchaeus do? Should we help people that we do not like? Why? What are some kinds of things that you can do for people that you do not like? What does it mean when Jesus said, Salvation has come to your house?
(Zacchaeus called Jesus Lord. Read Acts 4:10,12, 1 Timothy 2:3-4, Romans 10:9 and John 3:16.)
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Bible Story 52:

JESUS TRIUMPHAL ENTRY, JESUS CLEANSES THE TEMPLE AND JESUS ANSWERS ABOUT PAYING TAXES
Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-44 Mark 11:15-28; Luke 19:45-48 Matthew 22:15-22
Triumphal Entry: Cleansing Temple: Paying Taxes: Matthew 19:46
BIBLE STORY:
Jesus is at the end of His third year of ministry. The following stories tell about Jesus last week, called the Passion Week.
SUNDAY: JESUS TRIUMPHAL
ENTRY
On Sunday, it was nearing the time of the Feast of the Passover, a Jewish religious ceremony observed once a year in Jerusalem. When Jesus came to the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of His disciples to go to the nearby village. They were to get a colt that was tied. This colt was never ridden before by anyone. The disciples obeyed and brought the colt to Jesus. Garments were put on the colt. Then Jesus sat on the colt. A large group of people were all around Jesus. As Jesus rode the colt, some people put their garments on the ground. Others put palm tree branches on the pathway. The people shouted, Hosanna! Blessed is the King that comes in the name of the Lord. Glory in the highest! As Jesus saw the city of Jerusalem, He wept over the city. Some people asked, Who is this man? The people answered, It is Jesus, from Nazareth of Galilee. It was late when Jesus entered Jerusalem. So Jesus left and spent the night in Bethany, about two miles from Jerusalem.
MONDAY: JESUS CLEANSES THE TEMPLE
TUESDAY: JESUS ANSWERS
ABOUT
PAYING TAXES

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The Pharisees, religious leaders, wanted to trick Jesus. They asked Jesus, Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar, our ruler, or not? Jesus replied, Show me the coin that is used for paying tax. They gave Him a coin, a denarius. Jesus asked, Whose picture is engraved on the coin? They replied, Caesars. Jesus said, Give to Caesar what is Caesars. Also give to God what is Gods. They were surprised at what Jesus said. Then they left.
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On Monday morning, Jesus returned and went to the Temple in Jerusalem. Jesus saw people exchanging money and selling animals for sacrifices in the place where the Gentiles (non Jews) were to go and worship God. Jesus turned over the tables where money was exchanged to buy the animals for the sacrifices. Jesus drove out the animals. Then Jesus said, It is written, My house will be called a house of prayer for all people of all nations.


1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. What religious ceremony did Jesus go to Jerusalem to observe? What did Jesus ride into Jerusalem? How did Jesus get the colt? What did the people do when Jesus rode into Jerusalem? How can we show respect to Jesus? Why? What did Jesus see when He went to the Temple? What did Jesus do at the Temple? Why? Why is it important to respect the church, the house of God? What are some things we can do to respect the church, the house of God? What did Jesus do as He answered the question about paying taxes? What did He say? What does this teach us about paying taxes?
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Bible Story 53:

Matthew 25:14-28 John 11:25
JESUS TELLS A PARABLE: THE TALENTS
BIBLE STORY:
On Tuesday afternoon of the Passover Week, Jesus left the Temple. He went to the Mount of Olives. He told a parable about talents. (In Jesus day, one talent was about a thousand dollars today.) A man was going on a journey. Before leaving, he called his three servants to take care of his belongings while he was gone. He gave five talents to his first servant. He gave two talents to his second servant. He gave one talent to his third servant. He gave each one according to his ability of taking care of his belongings. Then he left on his journey. The first servant left right away and worked, investing his five talents. He gained five more talents. Also, the second servant left right away and worked, investing his two talents. He gained two more talents. What about the third servant? He was afraid that he would lose the one talent. So he dug a hole and buried the talent in the ground. After a long time the master came back from his journey. He called his three servants to him, wanting to know what happened to their talents. The first servant said: Master, you gave me five talents. I have gained five more. Look, here are ten talents! The master was very pleased. He told him that he was a good and faithful servant with a few things. Now he would be in charge of many things. The second servant came and said: Master, you gave me two talents. I have gained two more. Look, here are four talents. The master was also very pleased with this servant. He said that he was a good and faithful servant with a few things. Now he would be in charge of many things. The third servant dug up his hidden talent and brought it to his master. He said: Master, I knew you were a hard master. I was afraid something would happen to the talent. So I hid it. Look, here is the one talent! The master was angry and replied, You knew that I wanted you to invest this money wisely. At least you could have deposited this money in the bank. Then you could bring me the talent and the interest on it. The master took his talent and gave it to the first servant. This last servant received nothing.

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1. 2. 3. Jesus told the parable about talents. What is a parable? How much is a talent worth today? Before going on the trip, what did the man give his first servant? His second servant? His third servant? What did the first servant do? What happened? What did the second servant do? What happened? What did the third servant do? What happened? After he returned, what did the master say to his first servant? His second servant? His third servant? What are some talents or abilities God has given you? How can you develop and improve your talents, your abilities? How can you use your talents, your abilities, in helping the Lord Jesus?
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Bible Story 54:

AND
JESUS IS ANOINTED JUDAS BETRAYS JESUS
Anointed: Betrayed:
Matthew 26:6-13; Mark 14:3-9 Mark 14:10
Ephesians 5:20
BIBLE STORY: TUESDAY EVENING: JESUS IS ANOINTED

On Tuesday evening of Passover Week, Jesus was in the home of Simon the Leper in Bethany. Jesus was eating and reclining at the table. A woman came to Jesus with an expensive jar of perfume. She broke the jar of perfume and poured it on Jesus head. Judas Iscariot was a disciple of Jesus. He saw the woman pour the expensive perfume on Jesus head. Judas said, This is a waste! The perfume could be sold for lots of money. It is worth more than a years salary! This money could have been given to the poor! Jesus spoke strongly to Judas. Jesus said, Leave the woman alone! You will always have the poor with you. This woman poured the perfume on My body to prepare Me for burial.
TUESDAY EVENING: JUDAS BETRAYS JESUS

Judas Iscariot left when Jesus told him to leave the woman alone. Judas went secretly to the high priests. Judas asked them, How much money will you give me if I hand Jesus over to you? The high priests replied, We will give you thirty silver coins. So Judas returned to Jesus. From then on, Judas secretly looked for the best moment to hand Jesus over to the high priests.
WEDNESDAY: JESUS RESTS

Jesus rested in Bethany on Wednesday.

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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. What was Jesus doing at Simon the Lepers house? What did the woman do to Jesus as He was eating and reclining at a table? What did Judas say about the oil? What did Jesus say to Judas about the woman? What did Judas do next? How much money would the high priests give Judas for handing Jesus over to them? Judas was willing to betray Jesus. What does it mean to betray someone? What are some ways people can betray Jesus today? If you have ever denied knowing Jesus, how can you receive forgiveness?
(Read 1 John 1:9.)
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Bible Story 55:

JESUS WASHES THE DISCIPLES FEET AND THE LORDS SUPPER

John 13:1-17 Matthew 26:17-19,26-30; Mark 14:12-16, 22-26
Disciples Feet: Lords Supper:
Ephesians 4:1-2
BIBLE STORY:
On Thursday evening, Jesus and His disciples met in an upper room in Jerusalem to observe and eat the Passover meal, which the Jews observed once a year.
THURSDAY EVENING: JESUS WASHES
THE
DISCIPLES FEET
During the meal, Jesus got up and took off His outer garment. Then He put a towel around His waist. He got a basin of water and began to wash the feet of each of His disciples. Afterwards He dried their feet. Peter did not want Jesus to wash his feet. Jesus said, You will not have any part with Me, Peter, if you do not let Me wash your feet. Peter replied, Then, Jesus, wash my feet, my hands and my head. Jesus told His disciples that He washed their feet as an example. They were to wash one anothers feet, meaning they were to have a spirit of serving one another.
THURSDAY EVENING: THE LORDS SUPPER

Jesus took the bread and prayed, giving thanks. He broke the bread and passed it to His disciples. As they eat the bread, they were to remember Jesus body that was given for all people when He died on the cross. Next Jesus took the cup of wine and prayed, giving thanks. He passed the cup to His disciples. As they drank from the cup, they were to remember the blood that Jesus shed for all people when He died on the cross. This was a new ordinance for His believers to observe. Then they sang a hymn and left, going to Gethsemane on the Mount of Olives. Meanwhile, Judas left earlier to tell the high priests where they would find Jesus. The high priests gave Judas thirty pieces of silver for betraying Jesus. PART 1: PERSONAL QUESTIONS
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Where did Jesus and the disciples meet to observe the Passover meal? What did Jesus do when He got up from the table and put a towel around His waist? What did Peter say? What did Jesus reply to Peter? What happened? Why did Jesus wash the disciples feet? How can we serve and help others? Jesus observed a new ordinance, the Lords Supper, with His disciples. --- What does the bread represent? --- What does the wine represent? Do believers of Jesus observe the Lords Supper in their churches today? Why? What did Judas do when he left the upper room? Jesus and the disciples sang a hymn when they finished the Lords Supper. What is your favorite hymn or Christian song? Sing it.
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Bible Story 56:

JESUS PRAYS AT GETHSEMANE; JESUS IS ARRESTED AND JUDGED

Matthew 26:36-46; Mark 14:32-42; Luke 22:39-46 Matthew 26:47-56; Mark 14:43-50; John 18:10-11 Matthew 26:57-75, 27:1-31; Mark 14:53-72, 15:1-20
Gethsemane: Betrayal: Trial: Luke 22:42
BIBLE STORY: THURSDAY (AROUND

MIDNIGHT):
JESUS
PRAYS AT
GETHSEMANE
After the Lords Supper, Jesus took His disciples to Gethsemane, a garden on the Mount of Olives. Jesus told eight of His disciples to sit at the entrance to the garden. Then Jesus took Peter, James and John inside the garden with Him. Then He asked the three disciples to pray, but they were so tired that they went to sleep. Alone, Jesus went a little distance and knelt down with His face to the ground. With sorrow He prayed three times, My Father, take this cup from Me, but do Your will and not Mine. His sorrow was so great that His sweat was like drops of blood falling down His face.
FRIDAY (BEFORE
DAWN):
JESUS IS ARRESTED
After the third prayer, the disciple Judas Iscariot arrived with guards from the Temple and some Jewish religious leaders. Judas greeted Jesus with a kiss, showing the soldiers which person was the man they were searching for to arrest. So the soldiers arrested Jesus. To protect Jesus, Peter took his sword and cut off one of the ears of a priests servant. Jesus told Peter to put his sword away, because He was going to fulfill Gods will. Then Jesus healed the servant. When Jesus was tied and taken away, the disciples fled. Peter followed Jesus from a distance.
FRIDAY: JESUS IS JUDGED

Jesus was taken to the high priest, religious leaders and teachers to be judged. In the courtyard outside, Peter denied knowing Jesus three times. Then Peter left and wept bitterly. The religious leaders wanted Jesus to be condemned to death. So early in the morning, they took Jesus to Pilate, the governor. Pilate asked, Jesus, are you the King of the Jews? Jesus replied, Yes. During His judgment, Jesus was mocked, beaten and spit upon by the soldiers. Pilate told the crowd that he did not find Jesus worthy of death. The chief priests and crowd shouted, Crucify Him! Crucify Him! So Pilate condemned Jesus to be crucified, to die on a cross. The soldiers led Jesus away to Golgotha to be crucified.
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1. After the Lords Supper, Jesus and His disciples went to Gethsemane. --- What happened to the eight disciples? --- What happened to Peter, James and John? --- What happened when Jesus prayed alone? What is prayer? What are some of your needs and concerns? Pray about them. After Jesus finished praying, who arrived? --- What did Judas do? --- What did Peter do? --- What did Jesus do? --- What did the soldiers do? --- What did the disciples do? When Jesus was tried before the high priests and religious leaders, what did Peter do outside in the courtyard? What did Pilate ask Jesus when He was brought before him? What did Jesus reply? Who do you say Jesus is? Did Pilate think Jesus was worthy of death? What was Pilates judgment to Jesus? Why? Have you ever suffered for something you did not do? What happened?
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Bible Story 57:

JESUS IS CRUCIFIED AND BURIED
Crucifixion: Matthew 27:32-51; Mark 15:21-39; Luke 23:26-49; John 19:17-37 Burial: Matthew 27:57-66; Mark 15:42-47; Luke 23:50-56; John 19:38-42 1 John 4:10, 1 Peter 2:24 or Acts 2:23
BIBLE STORY: FRIDAY

MORNING:
JESUS IS CRUCIFIED
FRIDAY
AFTERNOON:
JESUS IS BURIED

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Joseph, who was from Arimathea, and Nicodemus came and took the body of Jesus. They poured a mixture of myrrh and aloes on His body. They wrapped His body in strips of linen cloth. Then they placed Jesus body in a new tomb carved in a rock. A stone was placed at its entrance. Some women watched from a distance. Chief priests had soldiers guard the tomb, because they did not want Jesus body taken away. Then sabbath began and everyone rested. (Sabbath began around six on Friday evening.)
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Soldiers had Jesus carry His own cross along the pathway to Golgotha to be crucified. Along the way, soldiers forced Simon from Cyrene to help Jesus carry His cross. At Golgotha, they offered Jesus wine mixed with myrrth, but He refused it. Around nine in the morning, Jesus was placed on a wooden cross and nails were hammered into His hands and feet. A sign was put above His head that read, King of the Jews. The cross was lifted up and placed in the ground. At Jesus feet, soldiers divided His belongings. Jesus saw the people mocking Him. Jesus said, Father forgive them, because they do not know what they are doing. Jesus hung between two criminals. One criminal mocked Jesus. The other criminal said that they deserved their punishment, but not Jesus Then he asked Jesus to remember him when He went to His kingdom. Jesus said, Today you will be with Me in paradise. Close to the cross were Mary, the mother of Jesus, and His disciple John. Looking at His mother, Jesus said, There is your son. Then looking at His beloved disciple John, Jesus said, There is your mother. From then on, John took care of Jesus mother. From around noon to three in the afternoon, it was all dark. During that time, Jesus said, My God! My God! Why have You forsaken Me? Around three in the afternoon, Jesus knew that all was completed. Jesus said, I am thirsty. A sponge was soaked in a jar of wine vinegar. It was put on a long pole that was lifted up to Jesus lips. Jesus said, It is finished. Then Jesus said, Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit. After Jesus said this, He died. Then the curtain in the Temple was torn from top to bottom. To make sure the ones who were crucified were dead, the soldiers broke their legs. Yet, when the soldier came to Jesus, he pierced His side with his sword. Blood and water flowed, showing that Jesus was dead.


1. 2. 3. Who helped Jesus carry the cross to Golgotha? What are some ways that we can help Jesus today? When Jesus was on the cross, --- What did the soldiers do at the feet of Jesus? --- What did Jesus ask God, His Father, to do to those who put Him on the cross? --- What happened between Jesus and the two criminals that hung beside Him? --- What did Jesus ask His beloved disciple John to do? --- What happened at the Temple when Jesus died? What did the soldier do to make sure that Jesus was dead? What happened? Who buried Jesus? --- How did they take care of the body of Jesus? --- Where did they bury Jesus? --- What was put in front of the entrance of the tomb where Jesus was buried? --- Who guarded the entrance to the tomb? Why? Why did Jesus die on the cross? Did Jesus die on the cross for you and for me? Why? (Read John 3:16.) What does Jesus dying on the cross mean to you?
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Bible Story 58:

JESUS APPEARS TO MARY MAGDALENE; JESUS APPEARS TO TWO MEN GOING TO EMMAUS
Matthew 28:1-15; Luke 24:1-12; John 20:1-9 John 20:10-18 Luke 24:13-35
JESUS IS RESURRECTED
Resurrection: Mary: Road to Emmaus:
Acts 2:24, 1 Corinthians 6:14, John 3:16 or Romans 10:9
BIBLE STORY: JESUS IS RESURRECTED

On early Sunday morning, there was a violent earthquake. An angel of the Lord rolled back the stone at the entrance to Jesus tomb. Some women arrived with spices to properly care for the body of Jesus. They saw that the tomb was empty. The angel told them, Jesus has risen! Tell His disciples that Jesus has risen! Jesus is alive! The women ran and told the disciples what happened. Peter and John ran to the tomb. They saw the burial cloth folded inside the tomb. They wondered, Where was Jesus? Meanwhile, the soldiers who were guarding the tomb were terrified. They ran and told the chief priests about everything. The chief priests gave money to the soldiers. Why? So they would tell everyone that Jesus disciples stole His body.
JESUS APPEARS
TO
MARY MAGDALENE
Mary Magdalene was crying by the tomb. She could not understand why the tomb was empty. Where was Jesus? Two angels at the tomb asked, Why are you crying? She replied, Someone has taken my Lord Jesus away. Then Mary saw a man, who she thought was a gardener. She said, Tell me where Jesus body was taken. He was not the gardener. He was Jesus! He replied, Mary. Mary looked up and cried out, Teacher! She saw that it was Jesus! Jesus said, Mary, go tell My disciples that I have risen! I am alive! Mary went and told the disciples what happened.
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JESUS APPEARS
TO
TWO MEN GOING
TO
EMMAUS
On Sunday afternoon, Cleopas and another follower of Jesus were going to a village called Emmaus. It was about seven miles from Jerusalem. Jesus appeared to them as they were walking, but they did not recognize Him. Jesus asked, What are you talking about to each other? Cleopas replied, We were talking about what happened to Jesus. He was powerful in word and deed. He was crucified. We were hoping that He was the one who was going to set Israel free. Now it is the third day since He died. Some women said the tomb was empty. No one knows where He is. Jesus explained how it was necessary for Christ to suffer these things and only then enter His glory. They arrived at the village. The men invited Him to stay with them. At the table, Jesus took the bread, gave thanks and broke it, giving it to them. The two men realized that it was Jesus! Then Jesus disappeared. The men quickly returned to Jerusalem. They told the disciples, It is true! Jesus has risen! Jesus was alive!

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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. What happened early Sunday morning when there was an earthquake? What happened when the women arrived at Jesus tomb? What did the soldiers, who were guarding the tomb, do? What happened to Mary Magdalene when she was crying by Jesus tomb? What happened to the two men as they were going to the village of Emmaus? What does it mean that Jesus resurrected? Who resurrected Jesus, giving Him life after death? How do we know Jesus arose, that Jesus is alive? What hope do we have because Jesus arose? (Read Romans 10:9.) What is eternal life? Who can have eternal life?
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Bible Story 59: JESUS APPEARS TO HIS DISCIPLES

1st Appearance to Disciples: 2nd Appearance to Disciples: John 20:29 or John 20:31 Luke 24:36-49; John 20:19-23 John 20:24-31
BIBLE STORY: JESUS 1ST APPEARANCE

TO
HIS DISCIPLES
On Sunday evening, Jesus disciples were in a locked room in a house. The men who saw Jesus on the road to Emmaus were telling the disciples about what happened. Suddenly Jesus appeared. Jesus said, Peace be with you. The disciples were afraid. They thought that Jesus was a ghost! Jesus said, Why are you afraid? Why do you doubt? Look at My hands and My feet. It is really Me! Touch Me and see! I have flesh and bones, but a ghost does not. Jesus showed them His hands and feet. They still could not believe that it was Jesus. So Jesus asked, Do you have anything for Me to eat? They gave Jesus a piece of broiled fish. Jesus ate it while they watched. They finally believed that Jesus was alive! They rejoiced! Jesus said, Peace be with you! Just as the Father sent Me, so I send you. Jesus spoke some more words and then He disappeared. The disciple Thomas was not with the other disciples. He did not believe that Jesus appeared to the disciples. Thomas said that he would not believe that Jesus had risen, unless he touched where the nails were and touched where the sword pierced His side.
JESUS 2ND APPEARANCE
TO
HIS DISCIPLES

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A week later on a Sunday evening, the disciples were in the locked room again at the house.This time Thomas was with them. Suddenly Jesus appeared. Jesus said, Peace be with you! Then Jesus looked at Thomas and said, Thomas, put your finger where the nail prints are on My hands. Thomas, touch My side where the sword pieced My side. Stop doubting. Believe! Thomas replied, My Lord! My God! Then Jesus said, You believe, because you have seen Me. Oh, how blessed are those who believe that I have risen without even seeing Me with their own eyes!


1. 2. 3. Where were the disciples on Sunday night? What happened to make the disciples afraid? Did the disciples believe that it was Jesus? --- What did Jesus do to show that He was alive? What did the disciple Thomas say when he heard that Jesus appeared to the disciples? A week later, Jesus appeared again to the disciples. This time Thomas was there. --- What did Jesus tell Thomas to do? What did Thomas do? What did Jesus say about those who believe that He was alive even when they have not seen Him with their own eyes? What does it mean to believe? Do you believe that Jesus arose and is alive? Why?
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Bible Story 60:

JESUS FORGIVES PETER AND JESUS ASCENDS TO HEAVEN
Peter: John 21:1-19 Ascension: Luke 24:50-53; Acts 1:3-11 1 John 1:9, Acts 1:8 or Revelation 22:12
BIBLE STORY: JESUS FORGIVES PETER

One day Simon Peter and six other disciples decided to go fishing. They fished all night, but they did not catch any fish. Early the next morning, Jesus was on the shore. He called out, Have you caught any fish? They answered, No. Jesus told them to throw their net on the right side of the boat and they would catch some fish. They did. They caught so many fish that it was hard to bring in all the fish. They caught 153 fish! John said, It is the Lord! Peter jumped into the water and went toward Jesus. Jesus prepared breakfast, cooking some fish on a fire of burning coals. Jesus took the bread and fish, and He gave the food to His disciples to eat. Then Jesus spoke to Simon Peter. Jesus asked, Peter, do you love Me more than these? Peter replied, Yes, my Lord, you know that I love You. Jesus said, Peter, feed My lambs. A second time Jesus asked, Do you really love Me, Simon Peter? Peter replied, Lord, yes! Why you know that I love You. Jesus said, Peter, take care of My sheep. A third time Jesus asked, Simon Peter, do you love Me? Peter was hurt, because Jesus asked the same question three times. Peter replied, You know all things, Lord. Therefore, You know that I love You. Jesus said, Peter feed My sheep. Follow Me! (Jesus forgave Peter for denying Him earlier.)
JESUS ASCENDS
(Read John 20:30.)
TO
HEAVEN
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After Jesus arose from the grave, He appeared to many different people for more than forty days. Jesus did many marvelous signs. Why? So we may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. One day as Jesus was telling His disciples to be His witnesses to all the people of the world, He began to rise. Jesus was moving upward! The disciples watched until a cloud hid Jesus from their sight. Two angels stood by them and said, One day Jesus will come back in the same way you have seen Him go into heaven. Jesus promises us that He will return! (Read Revelation 22:7, 12, 20.)

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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. What do you like about the story? What is there in the story that you do not understand? Who are the main people in the story? What problems did the people face? What happened? What does the story tell about God?

1. 2. 3. 4. Who went fishing? Did they catch any fish during the night? What did Jesus tell the disciples to do? What happened? What breakfast did Jesus prepare for His disciples? What question did Jesus ask Peter after eating breakfast? --- What did Peter say? --- Why did Jesus ask this same question three times? Jesus appeared to many people for forty days after He arose. Then Jesus told His disciples to be His witnesses to all the world. What does it mean to be His witnesses to all the world? How can we be a witness for Jesus? Jesus began to rise. What happened? Where did Jesus go? What promise did the angels give the disciples about Jesus returning? What is eternal life? How can we have eternal life with Jesus? (Read John 3:16.)
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Do you believe Jesus is the son of God who died on the cross and arose again? Do you want to be saved and have eternal life with Jesus? If yes, pray and tell God. Pray a prayer, such as: Dear God, I believe that Jesus is the Son of God who died on the cross for my sins. Forgive me of my sins. I accept Jesus as my Lord and Savior. Amen.
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Bible Story 1:

SCRIPTURE: MEMORY VERSE:

CREATION OF THE WORLD

Genesis 1 - 2:4, 15-22

PART 1: PERSONAL QUESTIONS

How can you apply this story to your life?

PART 2: GENERIC QUESTIONS

PART 3: SPECIFIC QUESTIONS

What are some things that God has created?

When did God rest from all the work?

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What were Adam and Eves responsibilities?

ADAM AND EVE DISOBEY GOD

Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-23 Psalm 119:129

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CAIN, ANGRY AGAINST HIS BROTHER ABEL

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NOAH AND THE FLOOD

Genesis 6:5-22; 7:1-17,23-24; 8:1-22; 9:12-17

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JACOB: HIS NAME CHANGED TO ISRAEL

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Bible Story 8: JOSEPH: GOD TAKES CARE OF HIS LIFE

MEMORY VERSE: 1 Peter 5:7

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MOSES - PART 1: BIRTH AND CALL OF GOD

Exodus 1:6-14,22; 2:1-25; 3:1-15; 4:1-20 Psalm 4:8

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