Jesus Heals the Paralytic
Sunday, March 22nd, 2020
READ
Read Mark 2:1-12 with your family.
WATCH
Watch one or both of the videos below created just for kids. The first one is great for toddlers and the second touches on concepts that are good for pre-k to elementary age.
DISCUSS
There are so many good lessons in this story.
The paralyzed man’s friends had so much faith that Jesus could heal their friend that they did whatever they could to get their friend to see Jesus. They dug a hole in the roof! How crazy is that??
Jesus heals! He is powerful enough to do the impossible.
Jesus can forgive us of our sins!
The words/concepts below were touched on in the video and text that your child(ren) heard but may not fully understand. We encourage you to discuss them.
Paralytic or paralyzed
Sin
Forgiveness
Faith
QUESTIONS (Ages 3-11)
Do you have friends that would dig a hole in a roof for you? Are you that kind of friend?
Do you believe that Jesus can heal us of our sickness and our sin?
What was your favorite part of the story?
ACTIVITIES
Craft Ideas
Have them create a mat out of paper/ cardstock. Hole punch in each corner. Tie string through holes. They can create a person out of pipe cleaner or anything else around the home.
Coloring Sheet