The Gospel Project at Home: Jesus Healed a Child and a Man
Read Scripture
Read all or parts of Matthew 15:21-31; Mark 7:24-37 from your Bible or watch the Bible story video.
Preschool Bible Story Video
Elementary Bible Story Video
Talk About Scripture
Lake Hillier in Australia is a body of water that's unlike any other. Its water is bright pink—like bubblegum or cotton candy! Around it, there are soft white sandy shores and green trees, making the pink water look even more amazing. People come from all over just to see it, because it’s so unusual and beautiful. You can’t help but be curious and want to get closer.
The miracles of Jesus were like that lake. When people saw His power, they were drawn closer to Him. When a mother begged Jesus to heal her daughter, Jesus just spoke the words, and she was immediately well. And when a man who couldn’t hear or speak was brought to Jesus, Jesus healed the man just with a touch of His hands. Both miracles led people to be amazed at Jesus’ power and worship Him as God.
All of Jesus’ miracles drew people closer to Him. They showed that He is God and that He cares deeply about people’s needs. When we hear these stories, we can remember that Jesus is still powerful today and He wants to help us, too, especially when we trust Him and bring our worries to Him.
Jesus has power of sickness and healed many people to show He is God’s Son. Jesus also has power over sin and came to bring forgiveness, life, and hope to everyone who believes in Him.
Pray: Jesus, thank You for showing Your power and love through Your miracles. Help us trust You. Draw us closer to You every day. Thank You for always caring for us. Amen.
Learn Scripture
Preschool Scripture Music Video
Elementary Scripture Music Video
Family Prayer
Mornings: Think about Jesus’ miracles in the Bible and other examples you may have heard about how He healed people and cared for them. Thank Him for His power and for loving people, including you! How do Jesus’ miracles lead you to praise Him?
Evenings: Think about the woman who trusted Jesus and His power to help her daughter. Ask God for faith to trust in Him when you are scared, worried, or in need. What are some ways you can show your trust and dependence on God?
Family Activities
For Fun: Make a list of Jesus’ miracles found in the Bible. On index cards, write the need of the person/people and the way Jesus helped them. Make sure each miracle has two index cards. One for the need, and one for the miracle. Spread all the cards facedown and take turns flipping one card from each pile to see if the need matches the miracle. If it matches, you keep the pair; if not, flip them back and try again. After the game, talk about how Jesus’ miracles lead us to praise Him for His power and trust Him in our need.
To Serve: Visit a neighbor or church member who has been sick or is homebound. You could bring small gifts, a homemade treat, or even a cheerful card with a Bible verse. Spend time keeping them company by talking, playing a game, or praying with them. Share what your family is learning about Jesus and the ways He cared for others. Remind the neighbor that Jesus cares for her.