Read the Bible Story
You can read from a Children’s Bible, your Bible or use the following story.
Jesus Loves Children
Mark 10:13-16
One day some Mom's and Dad's brought their children to Jesus so he could bless them and pray for them. But Jesus' disciples didn't understand and they said, "Stop. Do not bother Jesus. He is just too busy. Take the children away." Jesus told the disciples, "Let the children come to me. Do not keep them away. You must become like these little children if you want to enter God's kingdom." And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them blessing them and praying for them.
So all the children hurried over to Jesus. They were little kids, big kids, girls and boys. They hugged Him, sat on His lap, asked him questions, laughed together and had fun with Jesus. Jesus loves spending time with children and He loves you too! He loves everything about you and wants you to spend time with Him by praying and reading the Bible.
Bible Story Questions & Answers
Talk about what the Bible story was about by asking the children questions. You can decide ahead of time how you want them to answer the questions. I like to have the children raise their hand to answer the question. If they are incorrect that is fine. You can say what the answer is or ask: “Does anyone else have a thought or answer to the question?”
Questions to ask if you like:
• Who did the children like to spend time with? (Jesus)
• Who were people bringing their children to? (Jesus)
• What did the disciples say to the children? (Stop. Do not bother Jesus. He is just too busy. Take the children away.)
• When Jesus heard this what did he say to his disciples? (Let the children come to me. Do not keep them away.)
• What did Jesus do when the children came to him? (He placed his hands on them and prayed for them)
• Does Jesus love you and want you to come to Him? (Yes)
Prayer
While sitting on the floor with criss cross legs, have the children repeat after you. You can have them fold their hands and close their eyes or just sit quietly and say after you. Following is a prayer written out that you can use, or you can make up your own.
Dear God (children repeat)
Thank you for this day. (children repeat)
Thank you for loving me (children repeat)
and wanting to spend time with me. (children repeat)
I love You (children repeat)
Amen (children repeat)
