Dear Parents, Guardians, Teachers:
Our story today is a simple story about an unpretentious woman, Peter’s mother-in-law. She is nameless, because the focus of the story is on Jesus’ miracle, not on her. Yet her story has been told in all Christian lands.
Notice that Peter’s Mother-In-Law immediately began serving after she was healed. And she knew exactly what she wanted to do with her restored strength. The moment she got back on her feet, she served the Lord.
Anyone can play a vital part in God’s plan. The Lord’s miracles in our lives are often quiet and ordinary. It’s the small miracles that are performed behind closed doors that allow ordinary people to lead lives pleasing to the Lord, to serve Him and show others His love.
Scripture Reference: (Matt. 8:14-17; Mark 1:29-34; Luke 4:38-41)
Memory Verse:
“He touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she rose and began to serve him.”
Matthew 8:15
Bible Lesson:
Our story comes from the Bible. It is found in the book, or part, of the Bible called Matthew. Matthew was one of the special helpers of Jesus.
The Bible tells us many people came to see Jesus. They heard Him teach about God’s love. If people were sick or hurt, Jesus made them well.
The news about Jesus spread all over the country. Jesus walked from town to town. Jesus taught men, women, and children about God everywhere He went. He told them how much God loved them. Some people brought friends and family members who were sick with all types of sicknesses. Some of the people were sick. Some people couldn’t walk. Others couldn’t see. Whatever was wrong with them, Jesus made them well.
Many people came a long way to see Jesus. Some even came from other parts of the country. Large crowds followed Him wherever He went. They knew Jesus cared for people who were sick.
One day Jesus visited a town called Capernaum. It was near a big lake called the Sea of Galilee. Capernaum was where His friend Peter lived. Peter had a wife. His wife had a mother. His wife’s mother was Peter’s mother-in-law.
That day, Peter’s mother-in-law was very sick. She had a fever. She was so sick she could not leave her bed. Peter knew Jesus could help her.
When Jesus came into Peter’s house, He saw Peter’s mother-in-law lying on her bed. Jesus cared for Peter’s mother-in-law.
Jesus touched the mother-in-law’s hand. All of a sudden, she felt better. The fever left her! Peter’s mother-in-law got out of bed. Usually people feel weak and not very strong after being in bed sick. But Peter’s mother-in-law was able to get Jesus anything He needed. She even felt well enough to help make dinner. Peter was glad Jesus cared for his mother-in-law and made her well. Jesus cared when other people who were sick came to Him. And Jesus cares when we are sick, too.
Learning Activities After the Lesson
1. Have your kids watch the animated story: Jesus Heals Peter’s Mother-In-Law
2. Somebody close to you might be sick, maybe a family member, somebody in church, a neighborhood or anyone you know. Why don’t you let your kids make this Get Well Soon Card and let them give this card to those who are sick. This will teach them not only to pray for the sick but to show compassion towards them.
Sources: Preschool Sunday School, The Incredible Journey, Scrapbook
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