The Gospel Project at Home: Healings in Capernaum
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Read all or parts of Mark 1:21-34; Luke 4:31-41 from your Bible or watch the Bible story video.
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In 2019, Simone Biles made headlines as the first gymnast to perform a “double-double dismount” off the balance beam. This move included two flips and two twists! The crowd went wild when she landed it perfectly because it was a move they’d never seen before!
As Jesus performed miracle after miracle in Capernaum, the people were amazed at the power, authority, and compassion that was unlike anything they’d ever seen before. Jesus' miracles showed that He cared deeply for hurting people and that His power came directly from God.
In a similar way, the cross was the ultimate display of Jesus’ power and compassion. It was there that Jesus paid the greatest price for those who were lost and hurting. And it was there that He purchased salvation for anyone who believes in Him. Just as the people were healed when they trusted in Jesus' power, we receive forgiveness and new life when we believe in Jesus’ power to save us from the consequences of our sin.
Jesus has all authority and power to heal the sick and save sinners. Anyone who repents and trusts in Him will be forgiven of sin and can look forward to the new heaven and earth where sin, death, and sickness will no longer exist.
Pray: Jesus, thank You for showing Your amazing power—not just to heal sickness, but to save us from sin. Thank You for dying on the cross and rising again so that everyone who believes in You can have forgiveness and eternal life. Amen.
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Family Prayer
Mornings: Take a moment to ask Jesus to show you His power in your life today. Ask Him to help you trust His authority over anything that worries you—like fear, sickness, or sin—and to remind you that His death and resurrection bring forgiveness and healing to all who believe.
Evenings: Think of something amazing God has done in your life recently, no matter how big or small. Thank Him for it and tell Him how it helps you trust His power even more.
Family Activities
For Fun: Use a large pitcher of water, a funnel, and a bucket to demonstrate the power of water. Hold the funnel over a bucket and start pouring water through the funnel. Allow kids to try and stop the water from flowing by stopping the bottom of the funnel with a finger, blocking the water from the top of the funnel, and so forth. Discuss how each attempt only makes the water flow a different way instead of actually stopping the water. Remind kids of how God’s power was seen through Jesus and how nothing could stop Him from displaying His power and compassion to people who need to know Him.
To Serve: As a family, think of people who need prayer such as friends, relatives, neighbors, classmates, or teachers. Write down specific needs if you know them. Encourage each family member to pray daily for these people and their needs. Remind kids that people in Capernaum brought their sick friends to Jesus and experienced His healing power, and we can bring people and their needs to Jesus in prayer, trusting His power to work in their lives.
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