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Zechariah 9:9
Matthew 21:5
Mark 11:1-11
Luke 19:29-38
Luke 19:38
Luke 23:2-3
John 12:14-15
Romans 2:13-14
1 Timothy 1:17
1 Timothy 6:9-15
Revelation 17:14
LONDON - capital city of England
CARRIAGE - four-wheeled, horse-drawn vehicle
HONOR - to show respect
ROYAL - kingly
Patty and Bobby sat glued to the TV. They weren’t watching cartoons. They weren’t watching an adventure story. They were watching the History Channel! There was a parade on the streets of London. Hundreds of horses rode side by side. The horses were very beautiful. They had shiny black saddles with silver trim. The riders wore bright red uniforms. They sat proudly atop their horses. It was an awesome sight!
Bobby said, “I wish I could ride a horse like that.” He had been on pony rides at the fair. He had even been on Grandpa’s big horse at the farm. But, he had never seen anything like these horses. He thought he would look good in a bright red uniform.
Patty liked the fancy carriage in the parade. It was pulled by beautiful white horses. The carriage was decorated with silver and gold. The driver wore a red uniform and hat. And, inside the carriage was the Queen! A real queen, not just a fairy tale queen. It would be so much fun to ride in such a carriage! But, this parade was to honor the Royal Family.
Our lesson today is about another parade. It was also to honor someone in a royal family. This parade was to honor God’s Son, Jesus. There were no fancy uniforms. There were no beautiful horses or shiny saddles.
Jesus and His disciples were almost to Jerusalem. He knew that soon He would be put to death. Jesus is God’s only Son. He was with God when He made everything. All the world and everything in it belongs to Him. Why would anyone want to kill Him? He never did anything bad. Jesus did not deserve to die. He came to pay for the bad things everyone does. He came to die for our sins.
Jesus sent two disciples into a small town. He said they would find a young donkey tied up. They were to bring the donkey to Jesus. They were to say the Lord needed the donkey if anyone asked. Why would God’s Son need a young donkey?
The disciples did what Jesus told them. They brought Him the donkey. They put their coats on the donkey’s back for a saddle. Jesus rode on the little donkey to Jerusalem. He was the King of all kings. He rode a donkey to show that He came to bring peace.
People lined up along the road to watch. It was like waiting for a parade. They saw Jesus coming. They knew who He was. They knew He was God’s Son. He deserved to ride in a fancy carriage. He deserved the best horse with the shiniest saddle. But, He rode a little donkey!
Some people waved branches as Jesus passed by. Others put branches in the road for the donkey to walk on. Some people even laid their coats in the road. They shouted, “Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!”
Soon everyone in Jerusalem knew who Jesus was. Many believed in Him and honored Him. Jesus deserves our honor. What can you do to show Him that you honor Him?
Heavenly Father, I want to honor you and your Son, Jesus. You are more important than any other king. Help me to obey your commands and live pleasing to you. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Sunday: Luke 23:2-3
Monday: Matthew 21:5
Tuesday: 1 Timothy 1:17
Wednesday: Romans 2:13-14
Thursday: Zechariah 9:9
Friday: John 12:14-15
Saturday: Revelation 17:14
Psalm 34:18
Psalm 133:1-2
Proverbs 3:9
Proverbs 27:9
Matthew 26:6-13
Mark 14:3-9
John 12:2-8
Philippians 2:9-11
Hebrews 3:3
Revelation 4:11
WORTHY - having value, deserving
GLORY - great honor, praise
MUSEUM - a building where art or history pieces are kept on display
MONUMENT - something set up to help us remember
Mrs. Cooper’s second grade class was studying history. They were learning the names of the American Presidents. The class saw a video of Mrs. Cooper’s trip to Washington, D.C. The teacher stood in front of a very large building. She said it was the White House, where the President lives. Wouldn’t it be fun to play in the White House’s big green yard?
The video showed many museums and statues. The kids saw statues of past Presidents. The statue of Abraham Lincoln was huge. He was sitting in a chair. Next to it Mrs. Cooper looked very small. There was a very large pool. Wouldn’t that be a nice place to cool off? The kids saw a very, very tall, pointed building. Mrs. Cooper said it was the Washington Monument. It was to honor our first President.
Mrs. Cooper asked if the class had any questions. “Is it a long way to Washington,” someone asked? Someone else asked if she climbed to the top of the Washington Monument. Curtis asked if just anybody could have a statue in Washington.
“Statues and monuments honor special people,” said Mrs. Cooper. The ones in Washington honor our Presidents. They were great men. They deserve to receive honor.
Jesus was the greatest man who ever lived. He and His disciples went to Bethany. Some of Jesus’ best friends lived there. Simon asked Jesus and the disciples to have dinner with him. Jesus had healed Simon of a very bad sickness. Mary, Martha, and Lazarus were also there.
After dinner, Mary left the room. She came back with a beautiful white box or bottle. What would she do with the bottle? Mary broke open the top of the bottle. A wonderful perfume smell filled the room. Then she poured perfume onto Jesus’ head and feet. Mary knelt down and wiped Jesus’ feet. She didn’t use a towel. She used her long hair!
Why did Mary do such a thing? The perfume and bottle were worth lots of money. Some thought Mary wasted the money. Judas said, “It should have been sold. We could have given the money to the poor.” Judas carried the bag of money for all the disciples. Sometimes he kept part of the money for himself. He was also the man who told Jesus’ enemies where to find Him. Do you think Judas really cared about poor people?
Jesus said, “Leave Mary alone. She did a good thing.” Mary wanted to show how much she loved Jesus. The perfume was the best thing she had. She was honoring Jesus.
Mary knew Jesus was going to die soon. How did she know that? Remember, Mary sat at Jesus’ feet and listened to Him teach. He told people He would have to die. Mary remembered what Jesus said. He was the only one worthy to receive her special gift. He deserved it!
Your memory verse says, “You, O Lord are worthy to receive glory, and honor and power.” Jesus has power to do miracles, like healing the sick. He has power to say no to Satan. And, God gave Jesus power to come alive again.
You can honor Jesus, too. You don’t have to give Him perfume. You can honor Him by obeying His commands. You can honor Him in songs. Coming to Sabbath School and learning your Bible verses honor Jesus. He deserves honor because He is God’s Son. He does many good things for us!
Dear Father, Thank you for the story about Mary and how she honored Jesus. He is the One who is worthy of praise and honor. He deserves it! Help me to honor Him by obeying your commands and by coming to Sabbath School and reading and memorizing my Bible. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
Sunday: Matthew 26:7
Monday: Psalm 34:18
Tuesday: Proverbs 3:9
Wednesday: Hebrews 3:3
Thursday: Revelation 4:11
Friday: Psalm 133:1-2
Saturday: Proverbs 27:9
Psalm 41:9
Matthew 26:17-30
Matthew 26:21
Mark 14:1-9
Luke 22:21-22
John 1:29
John 14:26
1 Corinthians 11:23-26
1 Peter 1:18-19
BETRAY - to help the enemy
SLAVE - a person owned by another, having no freedom
YEAST - something added to bread to make it rise
We all want and need friends. A friend is someone you can trust. You can tell a friend your secrets. He will not tell anyone else. A friend will help when you are in trouble. You can count on your friends. You like to be around them. Friends stick up for each other. Friends like you whether you are rich or poor. Do you have any special friends?
Jesus had twelve special friends. They liked to be with Him. They helped Jesus feed the hungry. They helped Him teach people about God and His Kingdom. Jesus didn’t live in a fancy house. But, His friends didn’t care. He didn’t drive a fancy chariot.
So, His friends walked with Him wherever He went. Do you know who these special friends were? They were Jesus’ disciples.
The Passover was an important time for Jesus and His friends. They remembered how God saved the Israelites. The Israelites had been slaves in Egypt. They had to work very hard. They were treated very badly.
God sent Moses to tell Pharaoh to let His people go free. He wanted them to worship Him in the desert. But Pharaoh said, “No!” God said all the firstborn children would have to die. But, God’s people did what he told them. He said, “Put the blood of a lamb above your door. The destroyer will not harm anyone inside.” All the firstborn children of Egypt died that night. But, God’s people who obeyed were saved. The Passover meal reminds us of this night.
Jesus and His disciples were in an upstairs room. Their Passover meal was ready. They had flat bread just like God’s people did in Egypt. Roasted lamb reminded them of the lamb that was killed. The lamb’s blood was put over their doors.
Jesus was going to be the Passover Lamb. He told His friends He was going to die. He said one of them would betray Him. Yes, one of His friends would help His enemies. Would a real friend do that? The disciples asked, “Who is it?” Someone said, “Am I the one?”
Jesus knew who would betray Him. Judas knew he was the one. He left the other disciples. Judas went to see Jesus’ enemies. They gave him 30 silver coins to help them find Jesus. Judas was not much of a friend!
Jesus took some of the flat bread. He broke it in pieces. He gave thanks for it. Jesus said, “The bread is a pic- ture of my body.” His body would be broken just like the bread. Jesus gave each disciple a piece of the bread.
Then Jesus took wine and thanked God for it. He gave some to His disciples. The wine reminded them of the blood He would shed for their sins. Jesus said, “When you eat the Passover meal, remember me.”
The disciples were very sad to hear Jesus talk about dying. They didn’t want Him to leave them. But, this Sad, Sad Supper will have a happy ending. Keep coming to Sabbath School to find out what happens!
Dear Heavenly Father, I thank you that Jesus was willing to die for our sins. Help me remember at Passover season what the bread and wine mean. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
Sunday: Luke 22:21-22
Monday: Matthew 26:21-22
Tuesday: John 14:26
Wednesday: John 1:29
Thursday: 1 Peter 1:18-19
Friday: Psalm 41:9
Saturday: 1 Corinthians 11:23-24
Psalm 51:1-2
John 12:26
John 13:1-7, 34-35
Galatians 5:13
Hebrews 12:28
James 1:14-26
James 4:6
1 Peter 5:5
1 John 4:11
SERVANT - someone who meets the needs to another, a helper
SANDALS - an openwork shoe, made of a sole and straps
KNELT - rested on bended knee
EXAMPLE - a model or pattern
Adam sat on the porch. He had his baseball. He had his mitt and a bat. Adam was waiting for his friends to come and play ball. The phone rang. Adam heard Mom talking to someone. “Yes,” she said, “I’ll send him right over.” Adam asked who was on the phone. Maybe Steve and Billy wanted him to meet at their house. He picked up his bat and mitt.
Mom came outside and sat in her chair. She said, “That was Mrs. Smith. She needs some help picking her apples.” Mom said Adam would be glad to help.
Adam dropped his bat and mitt. “Why do I have to go?” He asked. “My friends are coming to play ball.” Adam wasn’t very happy.
Mom said Mrs. Smith was very old. Adam could play ball any day. The apples needed to be picked today. “Mrs. Smith needs help,” Mom said. Adam asked if he had to go. Mom “No, I won’t make you go.” But she said it would be a good thing for him to help. He could be a servant, like Jesus.
Steve and Billy came running into the yard. They were ready to play ball. Adam said he had something very important to do first. He asked them to help. They would all be servants, like Jesus. All three boys went to help Mrs. Smith pick apples.
Long, long ago there were no cars. There were no trains, buses, or airplanes. Jesus and His disciples walked everywhere they went. They had walked the long dusty road to Jerusalem. They were going to celebrate Passover. They wore sandals on their feet. Their feet were hot and dirty. Most people had a pan of water to wash their guests’ feet.
After they ate supper, Jesus picked up a towel. “What is He going to do?” the disciples wondered. Jesus tied the towel around Him like an apron. He picked up the pan of water. Jesus knelt in front of one of the disciples. Jesus started washing his feet. He went from one disciple to another and washed their feet.
When Jesus got to Peter, Peter said this was not a job for their Savior. He was God’s Son. He was their Teacher. Someone else should wash their feet. But, no one else wanted such a job. They thought they were too important. This was a job for a servant!
Jesus was teaching His disciples a lesson. We are never too important to do kind things for one another. Serving or helping someone else is a good thing to do. Jesus said we should do as He did. We should all serve one another.
Are there things boys and girls can do to serve? Adam, in our story, helped someone who was older. Can you help Grandma carry her groceries? Can you take her dog for a walk? Maybe you could carry out your neighbor’s trash. What are some ways you could help your mom? Can you do something to help your teacher? When you help someone, you are serving in love.
Dear Heavenly Father, I thank you that your Son, Jesus, was willing to serve. Help me think of ways that I can be a helper and serve others. I want to follow Jesus’ example. In His name. Amen.
Sunday: James 4:6
Monday: 1 Peter 5:5
Tuesday: Hebrews 12:28
Wednesday: Psalm 51:1-2
Thursday: John 13:4-5
Friday: 1 John 4:11
Saturday: John 12:26
Psalm 18:30
Psalm 66:18-20
Psalm 86:10-11
Psalm 86:11
Psalm 92:5
Isaiah 55:8
Matthew 26:36-46
Luke 22:39-46
James 5:16
PASSIONATE - with strong desire or feeling
REFUSE - to say you won’t do something
SINS - breaking God’s laws, doing things you shouldn’t
“Oh, my head hurts and my tummy hurts,” cried Connie. She had a fever. Mom gave her medicine but it didn’t help. “It’s time to call the doctor,” Mom said.
Connie didn’t like going to the doctor. She didn’t want a shot. She wanted to get well, but she didn’t want to go to the doctor.
Mom brushed Connie’s hair from her face. She looked pale. Mom knew Connie was very sick. She said the doctor could help her get well. He could give her medicine to make her feel better. Mom wanted to do what was best for Connie. She bowed her head and prayed for Connie and the doctor. Mom prayed that Connie would get well and not be afraid. Mom prayed, “Please do what is best for Connie.”
Connie knew Mom was right. She wanted to feel better. She went to the doctor. He gave her some medicine. Soon Connie was feeling better.
How can praying help when you are sick? Connie’s mom asked God to help her not be afraid. She asked God to show the doctor how to help Connie. Mom knew what was best. Connie did what was right even though she didn’t want to. And, soon Connie was feeling better.
Jesus had to do something He didn’t want to do. But, this was something that was best for us. It was almost time for Him to die. He knew that was why He came to this earth. Jesus was perfect – He never did anything wrong. But, He was punished and died for sin – our sins. Would you want to be punished for something someone else did?
Judas was one of Jesus’ disciples. He was supposed to be Jesus’ friend. But he turned against Jesus. He even turned Him over to His enemies.
Some other disciples were arguing. They all wanted to be the most important. Everything seemed to be falling apart! What do you do when everything is going wrong? Jesus talked to His Father.
Jesus took some of His disciples to a garden. He knew what was going to happen to Him. He wanted to talk to God about it. He asked the disciples to pray. Jesus went a little farther to pray alone. He came back and found the disciples asleep instead of praying.
Jesus prayed again. He asked, “Is there any other way for sins to be forgiven?” He didn’t whine or cry. He didn’t get mad. Jesus knew God’s ways are always best. He said, “I’ll do whatever you want me to do, Father.”
You can always talk to your Heavenly Father when you need help. Connie’s mom knew God would hear her prayer. God loved Connie, and He loves you. You can trust God to do what is best.
God knew what was best for Jesus. He knows what is best for you. Jesus died so we can live with Him forever. You can trust Him even if you don’t understand His ways.
Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for listening when I pray. When I need help I can always come to you. I can trust that you will always do what is best for me. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
Sunday: Isaiah 55:8
Monday: Psalm 18:30
Tuesday: Psalm 86:10-11
Wednesday: Psalm 92:5
Thursday: Luke 22:40
Friday: Psalm 66:20
Saturday: James 5:16
Jeremiah 31:3
Lamentations 3:22
Matthew 27:1-66
Mark 15:1-47
Luke 23:1-56
John 15:13
Romans 8:35-39
Ephesians 3:17-19
1 John 4:7-8
PREPARED - ready
COMPARE - be equal
BETRAYED - to help the enemy
Mrs. Tuttle said next week’s lesson was about love. All the boys made faces. Some said, “Yuck!” They didn’t want to hear that mushy stuff! “What do you love?” the teacher asked. “Bring a picture or something that reminds you of that person or thing.”
On the Sabbath, the children were ready. Mary had a picture of her family. Tommy cut out pictures of his favorite foods. Connie brought her favorite doll. Roger wore his soccer uniform. Josh brought his dog’s leash and chew toy. They couldn’t wait to tell about what they loved.
Everyone showed what they brought. Mrs. Tuttle showed her Bible. She said it had the greatest love story ever told. This story would last forever. Mrs. Tuttle read our memory verse. “The Lord. . . said, ‘I have loved you with a love that lasts forever.’”
God looked down at the world He made. He saw people fighting and killing each other. They took things that didn’t belong to them. They did things they shouldn’t do. God was sad. People needed to be punished for doing wrong. But, God loved the people. What should He do?
God had a plan. He would send someone to take the punishment. But who should He send? Only one person was good enough to take that punishment. Jesus, God’s Son was perfect!
That must have been a hard choice. God loved His only Son very much. Jesus never did bad things or thought bad thoughts. He made the world and everything in it. He had been with His Father forever. How could He punish Jesus for our sins?
God loved His people very much. He made Adam out of dust. He made Eve from one of Adam’s ribs. God put them in a perfect garden. He wanted the very best for His people. But they disobeyed Him. It’s always wrong to disobey God.
God sent Jesus to earth. Jesus taught us that we should love God and obey Him. Jesus did good things for people. He showed us how we should live. He picked 12 men to help Him. But, Jesus knew He would have to die.
The time had come. Judas betrayed Jesus. He sold Jesus to His enemies for 30 silver coins. He led soldiers to the garden where Jesus was praying. The soldiers arrested Jesus and beat Him. They made fun of Him. They put a crown of thorns on His head. Then, they nailed Him to a stake and left Him to die. What a terrible way to treat God’s Son!
Jesus looked at the men who had treated Him so badly. He didn’t curse them. He didn’t ask His Father to kill them. He didn’t even hate them. Instead, Jesus said, “Father, forgive them. They don’t know what they are doing.” Jesus showed these men the most wonderful love in the world.
Mrs. Tuttle asked, “Mary, do you ever get mad at your parents?” Mary looked at her family picture. She thought of fights with her brother. She remembered getting mad when she had to wash dishes. Maybe she didn’t love them as much as she should.
“Tommy, what is left after you eat your ice cream?” asked Mrs. Tuttle. Tommy said there was nothing left. He ate it all. Mrs. Tuttle said food doesn’t last forever. But, God’s love does!
Mrs. Tuttle said God’s love was greater than everything. God loved a whole world. He gave His only Son for the whole world. Jesus loved us so much He was willing to die for us. His love for us will. . . NEVER END!
Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you so much for loving the world. Thank you for loving me and sending Jesus to die so that I could be forgiven. Teach me to learn to love like you do. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Sunday: Ephesians 3:19
Monday: John 15:13
Tuesday: 1 John 4:7-8
Wednesday: Romans 8:35
Thursday: Romans 8:38-39
Friday: Lamentations 3:22
Saturday: Ephesians 3:17-18
Matthew 20:18-19
Matthew 28:1-15
Mark 9:31
Mark 16:1-8
Luke 24:1-12
Luke 24:5
Acts 4:10
1 Corinthians 6:14
1 Corinthians 15:20
CEMETERY - a place to bury the dead
CRUCIFIED - nailed to a stake and left to die
TOMB - a grave
Do you like scary ghost stories? This is the best non-ghost story ever heard!
What happens at a funeral? When a person dies, his body is put in a casket. Everyone is sad – some are crying. A minister reads from the Bible and prays. He may say some good things about the person who died.
After the funeral, you go to the cemetery. Men carry the casket to the grave. The minister again reads the Bible and prays. The casket will be put in the ground. Everyone knows that person is really dead.
How would you feel if you saw that person again three days later? He is walking and talking. He even talks with you. Someone might just scream, “It’s a ghost!”
This is what happened three days after Jesus was killed and put in the tomb. The Sabbath was over. Mary and two others were going to Jesus’ grave. They brought spices to wrap Jesus’ body for burial. The women saw Jesus die. They saw men put nails in His hands and feet. They cried when Jesus took His last breath. They saw Him put in the tomb. They even saw the huge stone put in front of the door. They were sad their friend Jesus was dead.
The women were in for a big surprise! They got to the tomb. The huge stone had been moved. The women were afraid. They peeked inside the tomb. It was dark and empty! What happened to the Savior? Where was Jesus’ body?
The women heard a voice speaking to them. Who could it be? It was an angel. His clothes were white and shining. He told them not to be afraid. He asked the women a strange question. “Why do you look for the living among the dead?” They were looking for Jesus. He was dead – they had seen Him crucified. They had come to wrap His body for burial.
The angel had some good news. He said Jesus was not there. Jesus didn’t need the tomb any more. You see, God brought Him back to life. Jesus was Alive Again! He could walk. He could talk with His friends. He was alive!
This is not a ghost story. This was a miracle! Jesus told His followers He had to die. He also said He would come back. They didn’t understand. Now the angel said Jesus was Alive Again! This was wonderful news! This is the best non-ghost story you’ve ever heard.
How would you feel if this happened to you? Mary and her friends were surprised and excited. They could hardly believe what they saw. They ran to tell the disciples what the angel said. Jesus was Alive Again!
Dear Heavenly Father, How thankful we are that Jesus didn’t stay in the tomb. You brought Him back to life. And, because He died and is alive again, we can have this same hope. Someday we will see Him and live forever with you and Jesus. Thank you! In Jesus’ name. Amen
Sunday: 1 Corinthians 6:14
Monday: 1 Corinthians 15:20
Tuesday: Mark 16:5-6
Wednesday: Matthew 20:18-19
Thursday: Luke 24:7
Friday: Mark 9:31
Saturday: Acts 4:10
Mark 16:9-14
Luke 24:13-43
John 20:1- 21:14
Acts 1:3
Acts 3:15
Acts 13:31
1 Corinthians 15:5-11
EVIDENCE - a sign that proves something to be true
MOAT - a deep ditch filled with water
Paula, Connie, and Larry worked hard building a sand castle. They built it far from the water. They didn’t want the waves to wash it away. It was a big sand castle. They made towers. They put little paper flags on top. They even made a wall around it. They were very proud of what they had made.
Daddy came to the door of the cabin. He called the children to eat lunch. They didn’t want to leave their sand castle. But, Daddy said that they could go back after they ate. They wanted to build a moat around the castle. They saved their popsicle sticks to make a neat bridge.
After lunch they ran to the beach. But, something had happened. There was nothing left of the sand castle but a pile of sand. “What happened?” asked Connie. There looked around, but no one was in sight.
Connie ran to tell Daddy what had happened. She was almost in tears. Larry was angry. He said he would like to find who messed up their sand castle. They would be sorry!
Daddy looked at the pile of sand. “Who would do such a thing?” asked Paula. Daddy thought he knew what happened. He told the children to look around for evidence. Daddy said they should look for clues.
The children looked at the sand. It was dry. The waves didn’t mess up their castle. No one else was on the beach. Larry pointed to footprints in the sand. They were animal prints, not people prints. “I’ve got it! I know who did it.” Larry called, “Here, Chase.” Their dog Chase came running, wagging his tail. Chase was guilty. They had evidence to prove it!
Jesus had been crucified. He came back to life. But some people still didn’t believe. Some thought His body had been stolen. Others were afraid to believe. They might be killed too. Jesus gave them evidence so they would believe.
Mary came back to the tomb. She was crying. She thought someone had taken Jesus’ body away. Mary heard a voice behind her. She thought it was the gardener. Jesus called her by name. Mary knew it was Jesus. She wanted to hug Him. But, Jesus said He had not yet gone to His Father.
That same day, the disciples were meeting in a room. The door was locked. Suddenly, Jesus was in the room with them. They were all surprised. Jesus showed them His hands and feet. The disciples saw where the nails had been. This was really Jesus. The evidence proved it!
Thomas was one of Jesus’ disciples. He was not in the room when Jesus came. Jesus met with the disciples again. This time Thomas was there. Jesus showed His hands and feet to Thomas. He told him to touch the place where the soldier had stabbed Him.
Peter and some other disciples had gone back to fishing. Jesus met them on the beach. He ate bread and fish with them. He talked to two other disciples as they walked down the road. Another time Jesus met with over five hundred people. They all saw Jesus with their own eyes. They had evidence that He was really alive. They had proof that Jesus did what He said He would do – He came back to life!
Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for giving us proof that Jesus is alive again. Everyone who saw Jesus saw the exciting evidence. Thank you for giving us the Bible that tells us all of these things. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Sunday: Mark 16:9
Monday: Mark 16:12
Tuesday: Mark 16:14
Wednesday: Luke 24:35-36
Thursday: Acts 3:15
Friday: Acts 13:31
Saturday: John 21:1
Matthew 28:18-20
Matthew 28:19
Mark 16:15
Luke 8:11
Luke 24:44-48
Acts 1:1-8
Acts 8:4-5
2 Timothy 4:2
1 Peter 1:23
CURE - means of healing to restore health
MESSAGE - thought or idea that is sent
MISSIONARIES - people sent out to tell others about Jesus
Donna was very sick. She had a high fever. She was coughing and her throat was very sore. Mom took Donna to see the doctor.
Dr. Brown checked Donna’s throat and listened to her chest. He said Donna had the flu. She needed to stay in bed a few days. Dr. Brown said there was a new medicine to cure the flu. But, Dr. Brown didn’t have any. The medicine was at the hospital locked up. Only people with lots of money could buy the medicine.
Donna needed the medicine. There was plenty of medicine. But her mom didn’t have money to buy it. Does that seem fair?
Did you know you have something that needs a cure? Everyone does things we shouldn’t do – we sin. We need to be made clean. Then we can live forever in God’s Kingdom. Jesus came so we can be cured from sin. He shed His blood to take away our sins. He is the cure! You cannot buy this cure. It is God’s gift to us.
But, what if that cure was locked up? What if it was only given to people with lots of money? Would that be fair? Jesus died for everyone. He wants everyone to have the cure. It is free to anyone who will accept it.
Some people don’t know Jesus died for them. Some of them live in big cities. Some live in the country. Some even live in the jungle. Some have white skin and some black. Some have big blue eyes. Some have slanted brown eyes. They are all like Donna. They need the cure for sin. They need someone to tell them about Jesus.
Jesus went to heaven to be with His Father. He gave His disciples a job to do. God gave Jesus great power. Jesus used that power to do good. He told people how to have their sins forgiven. The disciples also had power to teach others. They told people how to have their sins forgiven.
Jesus said, “Start by talking to your family and neighbors.” Everyone needs to hear this message. Jesus’ disciples told people in their city and all around them. They told people everywhere they went that Jesus died for them. It didn’t matter if people were a different color or spoke a different language.
Jesus wants everyone to know He loves them. He wants them to know how to have their sins forgiven. He wants them to know His commandments and how to obey them. He wants everyone to have the cure. But, He needs people to take the message to their families and neighbors.
Jesus needs ministers to teach God’s Word. He needs Sabbath School teachers to teach boys and girls about Jesus. He needs missionaries to go to different countries. People need to hear that Jesus died for them.
You are too young to go to another country by yourself. But there are things you can do. Tell your friends that Jesus loves them. Ask them to come to Sabbath School with you. Pray for your friends, your teacher, your minister. Give an offering to help someone else go tell others.
Dear Heavenly Father, I’m glad that you love everyone, no matter what color their skin is. Thank you for giving us a cure for our sins. Help me to do my best to share the story with others. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Sunday: 1 Peter 1:23
Monday: Luke 8:11
Tuesday: Mark 16:15
Wednesday: Luke 24:47
Thursday: Acts 1:8
Friday: Acts 8:4-5
Saturday: 2 Timothy 4:2
Psalm 110:1
Matthew 26:64
Mark 16:19
John 14:1-6
John 16:7
Acts 1:1-11
Acts 2:33
Acts 7:55-56
Romans 8:34
Colossians 3:1
Hebrews 1:3, 13
Hebrews 10:12-13
MARKET - a shop where things are bought and sold
HOMECOMING - celebrating someone coming home
HONOR - respect, special treatment
Every morning Mr. Oliver got out of bed very early. He dressed in his work clothes. He went to his boat before anyone else was awake.
Mr. Oliver was a fisherman. He took his boat into the deep water. He let down his nets and waited. After a time, he pulled up the nets. Sometimes there were fish in the nets. Sometimes there were not. Mr. Oliver moved his boat if the nets were empty. He fished and waited all day long.
Sometimes the wind blew and waves were rough. Some days were very cold. Water splashed in Mr. Oliver’s face. It froze on his beard. Sometimes his nets got tangled together. Mr. Oliver had to fix holes in his nets. Fishing was a very hard job.
Mr. Oliver looked forward to a special time every day. At sunset he headed his boat for shore. He unloaded his fish into big boxes. They would go to market. Mr. Oliver cleaned his boat and nets. Then he started home.
Mrs. Oliver was waiting in their nice warm home. She had a bowl of hot soup ready for supper. His favorite chair sat in front of the fireplace. Mrs. Oliver always welcomed her husband home. It was A Happy Homecoming!
Jesus left His beautiful home in heaven. He came to earth and was born in a stable. What a change that was!
Jesus grew up like other boys. Mary and Joseph took Jesus to the Temple when He was 12 years old. He listened to the teachers and asked questions. He even answered their questions. Everyone was amazed!
Jesus was not a fisherman. But, He taught His disciples to fish for men. It was hard work. He and His disciples walked from place to place. They healed sick people. They even gave life to some who had died. This should have made people happy – but it didn’t.
Some people hated Jesus. They didn’t want Him teaching the people. Jesus’ enemies finally killed Him. They nailed Him to a stake and put Him in a tomb. They thought they had won. But, after three days and nights Jesus came out of the tomb. He was alive!
Jesus was getting ready to leave this world. He took His disciples up to the top of a mountain. He told them not to be afraid. All of a sudden, Jesus started rising. Up, up He went into the clouds. Jesus was going home to heaven.
God the Father was waiting for Jesus. That was a very Happy Homecoming! The Father had a special throne for Jesus – right next to His. It is a place of honor and power. Jesus is there today making a special place in His Kingdom for you and me. A place where there will be no war. A place where we will be safe and loved. We can live with Him forever. Won’t that be A Happy Homecoming?
Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for making a place ready for Jesus and welcoming Him home. I am glad that He is making a place ready for me in His kingdom. Help me make my heart ready to welcome Jesus. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
Sunday - Psalm 110:1;
Monday - Hebrews 1:3, 13;
Tuesday - Acts 7:55-56;
Wednesday - Romans 8:34;
Thursday - Colossians 3:1;
Friday - John 16:7;
Saturday - Hebrews 10:12-13
