JESUS BEGINS HIS MINISTRY (065-Stories from the Bible)

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JESUS BEGINS HIS MINISTRY

Calling Disciples and Turning Water Into Wine

 Jesus knew it was time to begin His wonderful ministry. His work was to let the world know that God’s kingdom had arrived on earth. Though He did not proclaim Himself as the king, He showed God’s great love and power in many ways.

Jesus wanted men to help Him with this great task. He chose twelve helpers, some of them fishermen, and He called them His disciples. Jesus never begged but simply invited His disciples to join Him. “Follow me,” He said. “I will make you fishers of men.”

One of His disciples was a tax collector called Matthew. This man gladly gave up his job to follow Jesus. He wanted all his friends to meet this wonderful man. So he invited many guests to a big dinner.

But the Jewish religious leaders were offended at this. They said, “All these guests are bad people. If Jesus is a good man, and He is your master, why does He eat with them?”

Jesus answered, “Do you go to a doctor when you are well? No, only the sick people need a doctor. I have come from God to heal and forgive those who are sick because they have sinned.”

One day Jesus and His disciples were invited to a wedding. During the wedding feast, a problem arose. They ran out of wine for the guests. Jesus’ mother, Mary, told him, “They have no more wine.” She felt sorry for the groom and his family.

Pointing to six water jars, Jesus commanded, “Fill the water pots full of water.” The servants wondered, “Doesn’t He know that we need wine, not water?” But Mary had told them to do whatever Jesus said. So the servants carried in more than 100 gallons of water.

When Jesus told the servants to dip from the jars, they noticed something strange. “Look!” they cried. “It isn’t water anymore—it’s wine!”

Soon everybody was enjoying the delicious wine. They said, “This wine is even better than the first wine.”

This was Jesus’ first miracle. It caused His disciples to believe in Him and to trust Him more.

 Matthew 9:9-13

John 1:35-51; 2:1-10

Caption: Jesus turns water into wine at a wedding.

Parents:       And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. (John 1:14)

Children:    1. What did Jesus call His twelve helpers?

2. What did Jesus tell the servants to do at the wedding?

3. What happened to the water?

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(-Stories by Ura Millar)

JESUS IS BAPTIZED AND TEMPTED (064-Stories from the Bible)

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JESUS IS BAPTIZED AND TEMPTED

A Voice from Heaven

 It was time for Jesus to leave the carpenter shop. He understood that His wonderful ministry of preaching, teaching, and healing was soon to begin. The time had arrived for Gabriel’s words to come true.

Jesus headed for the Jordan River where His cousin, John the Baptist, was baptizing. There He saw religious leaders, tax collectors, and soldiers among the common people. John was saying, “You must turn from your sins. Don’t be greedy and selfish. If you have more food and clothing than you need, share with others. Do your jobs well and without grumbling. This is what God wants from you.”

As Jesus came closer, John said, “Look! Here is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.” Then he baptized Jesus. Suddenly the sky opened up, and the Holy Spirit came down on Jesus in the shape of a dove. God’s voice came from heaven, saying, “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”

Immediately Jesus went into the wilderness among the wild beasts to fast and pray. After Jesus had not eaten for forty days, Satan came to tempt Him. He wanted Jesus to serve him. “If you are the Son of God,” he challenged, “turn these stones to bread!”

Next Satan took Jesus to the highest point of the temple and said, “Jump down! God promised that He would send His angels to hold you up lest your feet hit a stone.”

Then Satan took Jesus to a very high mountain to see all the kingdoms of the earth. He said, “If you worship me, I will give all these to you.”

But Satan could not persuade Jesus to turn from God’s will and serve him. Each time, Jesus defeated Satan by quoting the Word of God. Then angels came to help and encourage Him.

 Matthew 3:13-17; 4:1-11; Mark 1:1-13; Luke 3:15-23; John 1:25-34

Caption: John baptizes Jesus in the Jordan River.

Parents:       [He] was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. (Hebrews 4:15)

Children:    1. Who said, “This is my beloved Son”?

2. Who tempted Jesus in the wilderness?

3. How did Jesus resist Satan?

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(-Stories by Ura Millar)

THE BOY JESUS AT THE TEMPLE (063-Stories from the Bible)

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THE BOY JESUS AT THE TEMPLE

About His Father’s Business

 The Bible tells us very little about Jesus’ boyhood. Do you think He was kind and obedient to His parents? Or did He complain when He had to work hard?

Jesus’ mother Mary never forgot what the angel Gabriel had told her. She knew that a knowledge of God’s Word would make Jesus strong and wise. So she told Him the history of God’s people. Jesus learned of Adam and Eve, Noah’s ark, and the faithfulness of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. He was taught about Moses, to whom God gave the Ten Commandments. He heard the stories of heroes such as Gideon, Joshua, David, Daniel, and Elijah. Jesus loved these stories, just as children still do today.

One spring day, Mary, Joseph, and Jesus went to Jerusalem to attend the yearly Passover feast. Jesus was now twelve years old. At that age, a Jewish boy was thought to be a young man.

When they arrived at the temple court, Jesus saw merchants selling sheep and doves for the sacrifices, at very high prices. Money changers were arguing. Rich people were noisily dropping money into the offering box, making sure they were noticed. Poor people had to wait to be served just because they were poor. It seemed all this “worship” was only an empty habit. People did not seem to be sorry for their sins.

When Jesus found some teachers in the temple, His heart was filled with joy. Now He could discuss the Holy Scripture with these wise men.

After seven days, the feast ended. Mary and Joseph headed homeward again. At first they thought Jesus was somewhere in the crowd. But after looking for Him and not finding Him, they returned to Jerusalem. After three days they found Him in the temple among the teachers, both asking and answering questions. Mary asked Jesus, “Why have you caused us all this worry?”

Jesus answered, “Don’t you know that I must be about my Father’s business?” These are His first words recorded in the Bible.

Jesus went home with His parents, and was obedient to them.

 Luke 2:39-52

Caption: The boy Jesus discusses Scriptures with the teachers at the temple.

Parents:       In [Christ] are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. (Colossians 2:3)

Children:    1. Why did Jesus and His parents go to Jerusalem?

2. Where was Jesus when His parents found Him?

3. What are Jesus’ first words recorded in the Bible?

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(-Stories by Ura Millar)

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THE SHEPHERDS AND THE WISE MEN

Heavenly Messengers Announce the Good News

 A few hours after Jesus was born, Bethlehem became very quiet. Far away a dog barked. The sleeping town had no idea that a great event had just taken place. Out on a hillside nearby some shepherds huddled sleepily near their flocks.

Suddenly a glorious light shone round about them, and an angel appeared. The shepherds were terrified.

“Don’t be afraid, for I am bringing you the most joyful news you could hear,” the angel said. “Christ the Saviour is born in a stable in Bethlehem. You will find Him wrapped in long strips of cloth, lying in a manger.”

At once the whole countryside lit up with glory as thousands of angels appeared. Their musical voices rose in a chorus of praise. “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will to men.” Then the angels vanished as suddenly as they had come.

The shepherds hurried across the hills and valleys to Bethlehem. There they found the baby Jesus just as the angel had said. They told Joseph and Mary all about the angels.

Finally the shepherds returned to their flocks. They told the wonderful news to everyone they met. How they praised God!

Many miles away, some wise men saw a very bright star in the east one night. They decided this was a sign from God, meaning that a new king had been born. Quickly they loaded their camels and traveled to the land of Israel.

At Jerusalem the wise men asked, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews?” Herod directed them to Bethlehem. That night the bright star moved toward Bethlehem. It led the men right to the house where Jesus was.

How glad the wise men were to find Jesus! They knelt down and worshiped the baby king. Then they gave Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Perhaps this was God’s way of providing for His faithful servants, Joseph and Mary.

 Luke 2:8-20

Matthew 2:1-12

Caption: The shepherds listen to the angel’s good news.

Parents:       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)

Children:    1. Why were the shepherds outside at night?

2. Who told the shepherds that Jesus was born?

3. What guided the wise men to the baby Jesus?

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(-Stories by Ura Millar)