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The image in this post is from one of the small calendar booklets that I saved over the span of twenty years. Woman's Day magazine inserted them in every January issue during the years 1955 through 2004. The delightful drawings are by Erik Blegvad, a well known illustrator of children's books.
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Week 12 of Year 3 "The Transfiguration - Part 2"

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The Transfiguration - Part 2

Students may read Luke 9:28-36
Jesus brought Peter, James, and John to a place on a high mountain. There, Jesus prayed, and the three disciples fell asleep. Upon awakening, they saw Jesus shining in heavenly light. They also saw two others standing with him and talking. This magnificent scene frightened the disciples, but Peter managed to say, “Let us make three tents, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah” Before Peter was done speaking, a bright cloud hovered over them, and they heard a divine voice.
Discussion Questions

Why do you think Jesus wanted Peter, James, and John to see this mysterious and magnificent scene? Talk about the two others who were standing with Jesus. Can you think of any reason why the scene of the transfiguration would include them?




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Week 11 of Year 3 "The Bread of Life"

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The Bread of Life

Students may read John 6:25-59
The people looked for Jesus after he fed a crowd of five thousand with a small amount of bread and fishes. At last, they found him in Capernaum and heard him speak in the synagogue about the bread from heaven. He said this bread comes down from the Father and gives eternal life to his children on earth. Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life.” But the people were bewildered. They said, “Is this not Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know?”
Discussion Questions

When the people searched for Jesus, what were they hoping for? The bread of life is different from the bread we eat to nourish our bodies. The bread of life nourishes our souls. What is the soul? Jesus helps our souls to grow and flourish.


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Week 10 of Year 3 "The Hem of His Garment"

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The Hem of His Garment

Students may read Mark 5:21-34
A big crowd greeted Jesus’ boat when he landed near Capernaum. A man stepped out of the crowd and begged Jesus to come to his house to heal his daughter. Jesus agreed, but on the way something else happened. Jesus suddenly stopped and asked, “Who touched me?” A woman came forward and knelt at his feet. She believed if she touched even the hem of his garment that she would be healed. Jesus said, “Daughter, your faith has made you whole; go in peace.”
Discussion Questions
The woman had suffered from continual bleeding for twelve years. She had seen many doctors, but none could heal her. What does this story tell us about the healing power of Jesus? Why did Jesus say her faith made her whole?

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Week 9 of Year 3 "Parable of the Leaven

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Parable of the Leaven

Students may read Matthew 13:33

Many people came to hear Jesus teach by the sea. Jesus sat in a boat while the people listened on the shore. On that day, Jesus tried to help his followers understand more about the kingdom of heaven. So, he told them a parable about leaven, which is another name for yeast. He said, “The kingdom of heaven is like leaven,” which a woman placed into some flour when making bread. Jesus knew the people understood how to make bread and the helpfulness of leaven.

Discussion Questions

What does leaven do for a loaf of bread? Can you explain why the kingdom of heaven is like leaven? We can think of the kingdom as the indwelling spirit of God. Remember that Jesus said, “The kingdom of God is within you.”


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Week 8 of Year 3 "Man with a Withered Hand"

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Man with a Withered Hand

Students may read Matthew 12:9-14
One Sabbath day, the Pharisees watched closely to see if Jesus would heal a man in the synagogue who had a withered hand. Jesus knew his enemies wanted to accuse him of wrongdoing. So, he asked if it was lawful to rescue a sheep that had fallen into a pit on the Sabbath. Then he proclaimed, “It is lawful to do good on the Sabbath day.” He told the man to stretch out his hand. The man did so and was healed. At this, the Pharisees went away and plotted against Jesus.
Discussion Questions

Why would Jesus get into trouble if he healed someone on the Sabbath? It is right to follow laws, but we should also try to be responsive and good like God. We believe that God is always good. How can we be more responsive to those in need?


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Week 7 of Year 3 "The Nobleman's Son"

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The Nobleman's Son

Students may read John 4:46-54
Jesus went to the city of Cana. A nobleman came over from Capernaum and begged him to heal his gravely ill son. Jesus said, “Except you see signs and wonders, you will not believe.” After a moment, Jesus said, “Your son will live.” The nobleman believed, and he returned to Capernaum. On the way, his servants met him saying, “Your son lives!” and they told him when the fever broke. From that day on, the nobleman wholeheartedly believed, and his family also believed.
Discussion Questions

What are “signs and wonders”? Why did Jesus want people to believe without seeing signs and wonders? It turned out that the nobleman and his family became believers. What does it mean to believe wholeheartedly?


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