Healing at the Pool of Bethesda - The Miracles of Jesus Series (Toddler/PreK)
Today, in Calvary Kids, we learned about a man couldn't walk and who was sick a very long time. Jesus said "Get up and walk!" and healed him! Jesus has the power to heal us too!
Read John 5:1-15
Have you ever had to wait for something you really wanted? Maybe Christmas or your birthday? Waiting is hard. Today we're going to learn about a man who waited a LONG time to be healed - 38 years! That's a really, really long time! Then Jesus came and changed everything.
The Bible tells us: Jesus went to a special pool in Jerusalem called Bethesda. Many sick people were at this pool. Some couldn't see, some couldn't walk, and they believed the water could heal them if they got into it first. One man had been sick for 38 YEARS! That's longer than some of your parents have been alive! Imagine being sick your whole life and never being able to walk or run or play.
Jesus saw the man who had been sick for 38 years and noticed him even though there were many sick people around! Jesus knows about YOU too! Jesus sees when you're sad or hurt, and cares about your problems. Jesus asked him a question: "Do you want to be made well?" That might seem like a silly question, because of course he wanted to be healed! But Jesus wanted the man to tell Him what he needed. We should tell Jesus what we need too when we pray!
The man told Jesus his problem: "I have no one to help me get into the pool! Someone else always gets there first!" He had been trying for 38 years. He had excuses for why he couldn't be healed. Sometimes we make excuses too, but Jesus can help us even when it seems impossible. Then Jesus said something amazing: "Rise, take up your bed and walk!" He didn't wait for the water to stir, because Jesus didn't need the pool at all! Jesus just spoke and told the man to get up!
The man had to do something hard: He had to TRY to stand up on legs that hadn't worked for 38 years! That took faith - trusting Jesus even though it seemed impossible The man obeyed Jesus' words And when he did... he was HEALED! His legs were strong and he picked up his mat and walked away! After 38 years of waiting, Jesus healed him in ONE SECOND! But some people weren't happy. The religious leaders were mad because it was the Sabbath (a special day of rest). They said, "You shouldn't carry your mat on the Sabbath!" They cared more about their RULES than about the man being healed. That was wrong because Jesus cared about PEOPLE, not just rules. Later, Jesus found the man again and told him something important: "Don't sin anymore." Jesus healed the man's body, but Jesus also cared about his HEART. Having a good heart is even more important than having a healthy body!
Christ Connection:
WHAT IT REVEALS ABOUT JESUS
1. Jesus knows what we need:
Jesus knew the man had been sick for a long time without anyone telling Him. Jesus knows about YOUR problems too! He sees when you're sad or scared or hurt. Jesus cares about everything in your life!
2. Jesus has power to heal. 38 years of sickness - GONE in one second! Jesus has the power to do the impossible. Nothing is too hard for Jesus!
HOW IT CONNECTS TO OUR HEARTS
1. We should come to Jesus with our problems:
The man was at the pool hoping to be healed. We should come to JESUS when we have problems. Pray to Jesus and tell Him what you need.
2. We should obey Jesus even when it's hard:
The man had to try to stand up before he knew if his legs would work. When Jesus tells us to do something (like be kind or share), we should do it even when it's hard!
HOW IT CONNECTS TO THE GOSPEL:
1. Jesus can heal our hearts
Jesus healed the man's body, but He also cared about the man's heart and warned him about sin. When we trust in Jesus, He gives us new hearts and makes us clean from sin!
Application:
1. Pray to Jesus About Your Problems: When something is wrong, talk to Jesus about it first!
2. Obey Jesus Right Away: When you know Jesus wants you to do something, do it even if it's hard!
3. Don't Give Up: The man waited 38 years! When you pray for something, keep praying even if it takes time.
4. Tell Others What Jesus Does: The man told everyone Jesus healed him! Tell your friends and family when Jesus helps you.
5. Remember Your Heart is Important: Jesus cares about our hearts being good, not just our bodies being healthy.
Discussion Questions:
1. How long had the man been sick?
2. What did Jesus tell the man to do?
3. Did the man have to obey before he was healed or after?
4. Why were the religious leaders mad?
5.What does Jesus care most about?
Read John 5:1-15
Have you ever had to wait for something you really wanted? Maybe Christmas or your birthday? Waiting is hard. Today we're going to learn about a man who waited a LONG time to be healed - 38 years! That's a really, really long time! Then Jesus came and changed everything.
The Bible tells us: Jesus went to a special pool in Jerusalem called Bethesda. Many sick people were at this pool. Some couldn't see, some couldn't walk, and they believed the water could heal them if they got into it first. One man had been sick for 38 YEARS! That's longer than some of your parents have been alive! Imagine being sick your whole life and never being able to walk or run or play.
Jesus saw the man who had been sick for 38 years and noticed him even though there were many sick people around! Jesus knows about YOU too! Jesus sees when you're sad or hurt, and cares about your problems. Jesus asked him a question: "Do you want to be made well?" That might seem like a silly question, because of course he wanted to be healed! But Jesus wanted the man to tell Him what he needed. We should tell Jesus what we need too when we pray!
The man told Jesus his problem: "I have no one to help me get into the pool! Someone else always gets there first!" He had been trying for 38 years. He had excuses for why he couldn't be healed. Sometimes we make excuses too, but Jesus can help us even when it seems impossible. Then Jesus said something amazing: "Rise, take up your bed and walk!" He didn't wait for the water to stir, because Jesus didn't need the pool at all! Jesus just spoke and told the man to get up!
The man had to do something hard: He had to TRY to stand up on legs that hadn't worked for 38 years! That took faith - trusting Jesus even though it seemed impossible The man obeyed Jesus' words And when he did... he was HEALED! His legs were strong and he picked up his mat and walked away! After 38 years of waiting, Jesus healed him in ONE SECOND! But some people weren't happy. The religious leaders were mad because it was the Sabbath (a special day of rest). They said, "You shouldn't carry your mat on the Sabbath!" They cared more about their RULES than about the man being healed. That was wrong because Jesus cared about PEOPLE, not just rules. Later, Jesus found the man again and told him something important: "Don't sin anymore." Jesus healed the man's body, but Jesus also cared about his HEART. Having a good heart is even more important than having a healthy body!
Christ Connection:
WHAT IT REVEALS ABOUT JESUS
1. Jesus knows what we need:
Jesus knew the man had been sick for a long time without anyone telling Him. Jesus knows about YOUR problems too! He sees when you're sad or scared or hurt. Jesus cares about everything in your life!
2. Jesus has power to heal. 38 years of sickness - GONE in one second! Jesus has the power to do the impossible. Nothing is too hard for Jesus!
HOW IT CONNECTS TO OUR HEARTS
1. We should come to Jesus with our problems:
The man was at the pool hoping to be healed. We should come to JESUS when we have problems. Pray to Jesus and tell Him what you need.
2. We should obey Jesus even when it's hard:
The man had to try to stand up before he knew if his legs would work. When Jesus tells us to do something (like be kind or share), we should do it even when it's hard!
HOW IT CONNECTS TO THE GOSPEL:
1. Jesus can heal our hearts
Jesus healed the man's body, but He also cared about the man's heart and warned him about sin. When we trust in Jesus, He gives us new hearts and makes us clean from sin!
Application:
1. Pray to Jesus About Your Problems: When something is wrong, talk to Jesus about it first!
2. Obey Jesus Right Away: When you know Jesus wants you to do something, do it even if it's hard!
3. Don't Give Up: The man waited 38 years! When you pray for something, keep praying even if it takes time.
4. Tell Others What Jesus Does: The man told everyone Jesus healed him! Tell your friends and family when Jesus helps you.
5. Remember Your Heart is Important: Jesus cares about our hearts being good, not just our bodies being healthy.
Discussion Questions:
1. How long had the man been sick?
2. What did Jesus tell the man to do?
3. Did the man have to obey before he was healed or after?
4. Why were the religious leaders mad?
5.What does Jesus care most about?
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