The Gospel Project at Home: Healings in Galilee
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Read Scripture
Read all or parts of Mark 1:35-45; Luke 4:42-44; 5:12-16 from your Bible or watch the Bible story video.
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Talk About Scripture
Your skin is the largest organ in your body. In fact, if you stretched out all your skin, it could cover about 20 square feet. That’s as big as a picnic blanket! Your skin protects you from germs, helps control your body temperature, and even lets you feel things like a hug, a tickle, or the warm sun.
But what if your skin hurt all the time, or if you had a disease that made other people not want to be around you? That would be a very sad thing, but that’s what it was like for people in Jesus’ day who had a serious skin disease called leprosy. People with leprosy weren’t allowed to live with their families, didn’t have many friends, and probably felt very lonely.
That’s why Jesus’ miracle in Galilee was so amazing! Instead of ignoring or avoiding a man with leprosy, Jesus touched the man and healed him. What a picture of not only Jesus' power, but also His compassion toward people.
By healing the man’s skin, Jesus gave him back his life, his family, and his joy. Jesus is still able to heal and restore the sickness and brokenness we experience because of sin. When we trust in Him, we receive new life, are welcomed into His family, and get to live with eternal joy.
Jesus was willing to heal the man's skin and make him clean. Jesus is also willing to save those who humble themselves, repent of their sin, and trust in Him.
Pray: Jesus, thank You that You didn’t just come to heal sickness, but to heal our hearts. Thank You for dying on the cross, rising again, and taking away our sin so we can be forgiven and made clean. Help us to know You and trust You as Lord. Amen.
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Family Prayer
Mornings: Thank Jesus for showing compassion to people who were left out or hurting, like the man with leprosy. Ask Him to help you see those around you who need to be seen and loved today. How can our love toward others help them see and experience God’s love?
Evenings: Thank God that Jesus has the power not only to heal sickness but also to forgive sins. Be honest with God about ways you sinned today. Ask Him to help you see your need for His forgiveness and to help you trust Jesus more and more.
Family Activities
For Fun: Use a washable marker to make a spot on a light-colored washcloth. Let each family member try wiping it off with just their hand or a dry paper towel. It smears but doesn’t go away. Then, dip the stained cloth in a bowl of soapy water and watch as the stain comes clean. Remind kids that similar to how the man with leprosy couldn’t heal himself, we can’t fix our problem of sin. Only Jesus can wash us clean. He does for us what we can’t do for ourselves. Jesus makes us new.
To Serve: Choose a park, playground, or walking trail in your community that needs a little care. Work as a family to pick up trash, sticks, and leaves. Pray that people who visit the park feel joy and peace because of the clean, cared-for space. Ask God to help you notice and care for people who feel unclean or overlooked, just like Jesus did.
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