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Daddy Asks Jesus for Help

Jesus Heals a Little Girl

Day 152of 180
Week 31of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that Jesus helps people who are sick

2

Learn about Jairus's love for his daughter

3

Develop compassion for others who are hurting

📖 Scripture Connection

Mark 5:23

“He begged him earnestly, 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.'”

— Mark 5:23 (WEB)

Shows a father's deep love and faith in Jesus's healing power

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bandages
  • Stuffed animal or doll
  • BibleMouse Picture Cards
  • Whiteboard or large paper
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Review yesterday's lesson about Jairus's sick little girl

💭 Review Question: Do you remember the daddy who was worried about his little girl?
2Teaching (5 min)

Today we'll learn how the daddy asked Jesus for help!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Jairus loved his daughter very much
  • He knew Jesus could help her
  • Jairus wasn't afraid to ask Jesus for help
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What would you do if someone you love was sick?
  • Who can we ask for help when we're worried?
3Activity: Healing Helper Roleplay (6 min)
interactive

Practice asking for help using a stuffed animal 'patient'

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose a 'sick' stuffed animal
  2. Practice saying, 'Jesus, please help my friend!'
  3. Gently 'care' for the stuffed animal
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps child say the words

Challenge: Child creates a 'get well' card for the stuffed animal

4Closing (3 min)

Review key lesson points

📝 Review Questions:
  • Who loved the little girl?
  • Who did the daddy ask for help?
🙏 Prayer:

Jesus, thank you for loving children and helping people

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll see Jesus going to help the little girl!

💎 Memory Verse

Mark 10:14

“Let the children come!”

— Mark 10:14 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Jesus Loves Me Dance - Children move and sing while acting out the verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson emphasizes Jesus's compassion and willingness to help

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, encouraging tone
  • Allow child to ask questions
  • Use BibleMouse Picture Cards to help visualize the story
🤔 Common Struggles:

Maintaining focus for the full 15 minutes

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's understanding of asking for help and showing love

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a 'get well' card using BibleMouse Printables
  • Sing 'Jesus Loves Me' from BibleMouse Song Collection

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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