Sunday 6th June – The Widow at Nain Read: Luke 7:11-17
Jesus was on his way to Nain, and just as he went towards the town gate a funeral procession was going past. The dead man was the only son of a widow. This meant the woman would be left on her own with no immediate family to help her, to care for her or to support her. Life would have been very difficult for her. When Jesus saw her, he felt sorry for her. Jesus went and did something totally unexpected – he touched the coffin and said ‘Young man, I say to you, get up!’ The man sat up in the coffin and started talking. Jesus then gave him back to his mother. This story is more than just a miracle. Jesus raised the man from the dead and then gave him back to his mother. Jesus carried out this miracle because he cared for the widow.
Watch:
Where was Jesus going? Who was coming out of the city? What did Jesus do? Why did he do that?
What would you have felt if you had been there?
Do: Colouring Page – https://sermons4kids.com/jesus_raises_widows_son_colorpg?fromSermonId=623
Slide show and Crossword –
https://freesundayschoolcurriculum.weebly.com/uploads/1/2/5/0/12503916/lesson_35_jesus_raise s_a_widows_son.pdf (Pg 6 and 7)
Wordsearch –
https://sermons4kids.com/jesus_raises_a_young_man_wordsearch.htm?fromSermonId=623
Pray: God you know and care for us – remind us of that when we feel scared or alone. Amen.
Father in heaven watch over our loved ones.
Keep them by your side.
May they be safe and peaceful, in you may they abide.
Give wisdom to the doctors and nurses too we pray,
renew their strength and bless them for the work they do each day. Send healing and restoration and let them feel your love.
May your Holy Spirit give them rest as gentle as a dove. Amen (taken from Praying Together)
Share:
Jesus raised the widows son because he cared – can you think of a way you can show someone you care about them.