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A Little Girl Is Sick

Jesus Heals a Little Girl

Day 151of 180
Week 31of 36
15Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Learn that Jesus cares about sick people

2

Understand that Jesus can help when people are hurt

3

Develop compassion for those who are not feeling well

Mark 5:22-23

β€œOne of the rulers of the synagogue, named Jairus, came, and seeing him, fell at his feet and begged him much, saying, 'My little daughter is at the point of death. Please come and lay your hands on her, that she may be made healthy, and live.'”

β€” Mark 5:22-23 (WEB)

Shows a father's love and Jesus' compassion for children

πŸ“¦ Materials Needed

  • Soft blanket
  • Pretend doctor kit
  • BibleMouse healing story pictures
  • World English Bible

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Let's talk about taking care of people who don't feel good! In our BibleMouse lesson today, we'll learn about a special daddy who loved his little girl so much!

πŸ’­ Review Question: Can you show me how you take care of someone who is sick?
2Teaching (5 min)

Today in our BibleMouse Bible time, we're learning about a daddy named Jairus who was very worried about his little girl. She was very sick, and he knew Jesus could help her!

πŸ“Œ Key Talking Points:
  • Jairus loved his daughter very much
  • He knew Jesus could help her
  • Jesus loves children and wants to help them
πŸ’¬ Discussion Questions:
  • What do you do when someone is sick?
  • Who helps you when you don't feel good?
3Activity: Gentle Healing Play (6 min)
storytelling

Use the doctor kit to act out caring for a sick doll, just like Jairus cared for his daughter

πŸ“ Instructions:
  1. Wrap doll in soft blanket
  2. Use pretend doctor tools to 'help'
  3. Pray for the doll to feel better
πŸ”„ Variations:

Simpler: Just cuddle the doll and say 'Jesus loves you'

Challenge: Create a 'get well soon' card for the doll

4Closing (3 min)

Jesus loves children and wants to help them when they are sick!

πŸ“ Review Questions:
  • Who loved the little girl?
  • Who can help when people are sick?
πŸ™ Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank You for loving children and helping people feel better!

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn how Jairus asked Jesus to help his daughter!

Mark 10:14

β€œLet the children come!”

β€” Mark 10:14 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Jesus Loves Me Hand Motion: Point to self when saying 'me', spread arms wide when saying 'children', then give a big hug!

Teaching Notes

πŸ“š Background:

This story shows Jesus' compassion for children and families in need

πŸ’‘ Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, calm voice when discussing illness
  • Validate child's feelings about being sick
  • Emphasize Jesus' love and care
πŸ€” Common Struggles:

Young children might feel scared about sickness

πŸ‘€ Signs of Understanding:

Child's understanding of compassion and care

Extension Activities

  • Create a 'get well' card for someone
  • Practice gentle caring with stuffed animals
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library healing-themed coloring pages

Ready for Tomorrow?

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