MIRACLE OF THE FISHES (068-Stories from the Bible)

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MIRACLE OF THE FISHES

Obedience Rewarded

The first streaks of dawn lightened the horizon as Peter and his friends rowed toward shore. It had been a poor night for fishing. They had not caught one fish. After dropping the anchors at the shore, the fishermen washed their nets and prepared for the next night’s fishing.

Soon Jesus, along with a crowd of people, came walking toward the fishermen. As He preached at the water’s edge, the listeners pressed closer and closer. Jesus saw Peter’s boat nearby and stepped into it. He asked Peter to row out a little way from the shore and continued teaching from the boat.

What a peaceful scene it was! The morning sunshine was casting shadows over the dewy countryside. Waves lapped at the little boat on the peaceful lake. On the shore a crowd of men, women, and children listened intently to every word of the Master.

When Jesus had finished speaking, He said to Peter, “Go out and let your nets down where the water is deeper. You will catch a lot of fish.”

Maybe Peter thought, Doesn’t Jesus know that we don’t go fishing in the daytime? He said, “Master, we have worked very hard all night and didn’t catch anything. But at your word, we will try again.”

Peter soon found out that Jesus knew more about fishing than he had thought. His net began to bulge with so many fish that it started tearing. Quickly Peter called to his partners, “Bring your boat and help me!” They pulled the huge catch onto both boats.

The fishermen were all astonished at this miracle of God. Peter fell down at Jesus’ feet. “Leave me, O Lord,” he said, “I am a sinful man and unworthy of all this!”

“Don’t be afraid,” Jesus comforted him. “From now on you shall be a fisher of men.”

Luke 5:1-11

Caption: The disciples bring in their great catch of fish.

Parents:       Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. (Mark 16:15b)

Children:    1. Who told Peter to go and catch fish?

2. What happened when Peter obeyed?

3. What would Peter do from now on?

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(-Stories by Ura Millar)

JESUS CANCELS A FUNERAL (067-Stories from the Bible)

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JESUS CANCELS A FUNERAL

A Widow’s Son Is Raised From the Dead

 What a warm, dry day it was in Judea! Jesus and His disciples had already walked more than twenty miles. Wearily the disciples wondered how much further they would have to travel on this rough road.

The disciples had no way of knowing they were about to see one of the most touching scenes in history. But Jesus did. He knew He was needed in the city of Nain.

As Jesus and His disciples trudged along, many people joined them. Women left their housework, and men set aside their tools. Some folks brought sick friends to be healed. Curious children darted in and out of the growing crowd. These people were all drawn to Jesus because of His kindness and love.

Finally Jesus and His followers approached Nain. As they arrived at the city gate, they met a funeral procession. Leading the procession were four men carrying the coffin. Next came a woman who was weeping, then followed a crowd of mourners.

When Jesus saw the woman, He felt sorry for her. She was a widow who had just lost her only son. “Don’t weep,” He said tenderly. He walked over and touched the coffin. The pallbearers stopped short and stared. Who is this stranger, and what does He think He is doing?

Jesus looked into the face of the dead boy and commanded, “Young man, I say unto you, arise!” Immediately the boy opened his eyes, sat up, and began to speak. The astonished bystanders took a few steps back. Several gasps were heard. But Jesus calmly helped the boy to his feet and led him to his mother.

With one voice the people joined the woman in praising the Lord. “A mighty prophet has risen among us!” they exclaimed. “We have seen God’s hand at work today!”

News of this miracle spread rapidly throughout Judea and the neighboring countries. More and more people heard about Jesus and His wondrous power.

 Luke 7:11-17

Caption: A widow thanks the Lord for returning her son to life.

Parents:       But though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his mercies. (Lamentations 3:32)

Children:    1. In what city did Jesus meet the funeral procession?

2. Why did Jesus pity the widow?

3. What happened after Jesus touched the coffin?

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(-Stories by Ura Millar)

JESUS AND THE SAMARITAN WOMAN (066-Stories from the Bible)

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JESUS AND THE SAMARITAN WOMAN

Revival in Samaria

 The noonday sun beat down on Jesus as He rested by Jacob’s well, near the town of Sychar in Samaria. He was waiting for the disciples who had gone to buy food.

Soon a woman came to draw water from the well. When Jesus asked her for a drink, she was amazed. She could tell that Jesus was a Jew. A Jewish man did not usually speak to a Samaritan—especially not a woman! “You mean you want water from me, even though I am a Samaritan?” she asked. Who was this strange man?

Jesus replied, “If you knew what a wonderful gift God can give you, and who I am, you would ask me for living water!” He went on, “People soon become thirsty after drinking from this well. But whoever drinks the living water that I give, will not become thirsty again. It becomes a well that keeps bubbling into everlasting life.”

The woman answered, “Sir, give me that water! Then I’ll never be thirsty again, and I won’t need to walk out here every day.”

Jesus began to prick her conscience. “Go home and bring your husband.”

“But I’m not married,” replied the woman.

“I know,” Jesus said kindly. “You have had five husbands, and you’re not even married to the man you live with now!”

Astonished, the woman said, “Sir, you must be a prophet. I have many questions. But I know that when Christ the Messiah will come, He will explain everything.”

Jesus answered, “I am the Messiah.”

Immediately the woman raced toward the village, leaving her water pot behind. “Come see a man who told me all I ever did,” she cried. “He must be the Messiah!”

Soon a crowd of curious Samaritans followed the woman back to Jacob’s well. “Please stay with us a few days,” they begged Jesus. “Tell us more about the good news you have brought.”

So Jesus stayed at Sychar for two days, and many people believed on Him.

 John 4

Caption: Jesus speaks to a Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well.

Parents:       He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his [heart] shall flow rivers of living water. (John 7:38)

Children:    1. What was the name of the well?

2. What kind of water did Jesus offer the woman?

3. Did the people of Sychar believe on Jesus?

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(-Stories by Ura Millar)

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)