The Gospel Project at Home: Jesus ' Second Miracle
- Jun 3
- 3 min read
Read Scripture
Read all or parts of John 4:46-54 from your Bible or watch the Bible story video.
Preschool Bible Story Video
Elementary Bible Story Video
Talk About Scripture
Have you ever sent a text message to a friend who lives really far away—like in another state or even another country—and they got it almost instantly? It’s crazy how fast technology can send our words across the world!
Do you know what’s even more amazing? Jesus doesn’t need Wi-Fi, cell towers, or satellites to make something happen far away. His words have power—real power. When a royal official asked Jesus to heal his son who was back home about 20 miles away, Jesus simply said, “Go, your son will live.”
The man believed what Jesus said and started walking home. Jesus didn’t go with the official because He didn’t need to. On the way, his servants ran to meet him with amazing news—his son was alive and got better at the exact moment Jesus spoke those words!
Jesus’ words have power. He healed the boy without even being in the same house, and He has the same power in our lives today. We can trust Jesus to do everything He says He will do. This includes His promise to save everyone who believes in Him.
We all are dead in our sins, but Jesus provided the way to save us by dying for our sin and rising again. Everyone who repents and trusts in Him is saved from death and will live forever with God.
Pray: Jesus, thank You that Your words are powerful and true. Help us trust You even when we can’t see the answer right away. You love us and care about what we are going through. Amen.
Learn Scripture
Preschool Scripture Music Video
Elementary Scripture Music Video
Family Prayer
Mornings: Ask God to make you aware of His presence today. Ask Him to remind you of His promises throughout the day and help you trust what He says He will do. How does trusting God’s promises help you to live for Him each day?
Evenings: Take a moment to thank God for caring about you today. Tell God any worries on your heart and ask Him to give you peace as you rest, knowing His words are true and powerful.
Family Activities
For Fun: Write down short instructions on slips of paper, such as do 5 jumping jacks, run to the kitchen and back, or clap your hands 10 times. Place the slips of paper across the room. One family member is the “messenger” who will run to grab a slip, race back, and read the instructions out loud. Everyone else must do what the slip says—trusting the words without questioning. Keep going until all the slips are used. After the game, talk about how the royal official in John 4 trusted Jesus’ words and His power.
To Serve: As a family, make a list of relatives or friends who live out of town and decide who will call or video chat each person. During the call, share what your family is learning from John 4. Talk about how Jesus’ words are powerful and true. Tell them about a specific promise from God’s Word that encourages you. Finish the call by asking how your family can pray for them. Remind kids that God’s words can bring encouragement and hope, even across long distances.