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Send us Fan Mail Then men with leprosy met Jesus as he was passing through Samaria on his way to Jerusalem.  Jesus told the men to go to a priest and be declared clean.  As the men were making their way to find a priest, they realised that they had been healed of their leprosy.  Nine of the men continued on to find a priest.  Only one of the men, a Samaritan, returned to thank Jesus and give prais...

Send us Fan Mail Jesus visited the home of his friends, Mary and Martha. While Martha was busy with meal preparations, her sister sat at the feet of Jesus, listening to his teaching. When Martha got upset at her sister for not helping, Jesus told her that Mary was choosing to do what was better. Although there are many activities we can do, listening to Jesus should be our first priority. Bible ve...

Send us Fan Mail Jesus took Peter, James, and John up onto a mountain to pray.  As these disciples watched in awe, Jesus transfigured (changed appearance).  His face shone like the sun and his clothes became as white as the light. Even more incredible, Jesus was joined by the long-dead Moses and Elijah.  From a cloud that enveloped them all, the voice of the Lord affirms that this is his Son and t...

Send us Fan Mail Jesus guided his disciples into a boat and sent them to sail across the Sea of Galilee without him.  He then spent time alone in prayer.  Later in the night, Jesus observed the disciples rowing hard against the wind and so walked across the water to join them.  At first, when they observed the figure walking on the water, they thought it was a ghost.  Jesus asked Peter to walk out...

Send us Fan Mail So many people wanted to hear Jesus preach that a crowd followed him to a remote location. As mealtime approached, the only food that was found was a boy’s lunch containing five small loaves of bread and two small fish. Jesus instructed the apostles to divide the food among the crowd of 5000 men (in addition to women and children). Everyone ate as much as they and then there was s...

Send us Fan Mail Jairus was a synagogue ruler who asked Jesus to come to his house and heal his 12-year-old daughter.  On the way to the house, Jesus healed a woman who had been sick for 12 years.  By the time they arrived, the little girl had died, and the funeral had already begun.  Jesus raised Jairus’ daughter from the dead. Some people thought the woman and the father were “bothering” Jesus,...

Send us Fan Mail For many, Easter has just become a time for bunnies and egg hunts. For Christians, however, the resurrection is the REAL story for this and any day. This activity allows  an opportunity for everyone to participate and is an easy way to shift the conversation from eggs to the important story of the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. Preparation: We suggest purchasing a dozen...

Send us Fan Mail A deranged man approached Jesus.  Satan had caused the man hurt by sending evil spirits to live inside of him.  Jesus confronted the demons and sent them out of the man and into a herd of pigs. The pigs then ran off a cliff and plunged to their death. Satan hurts people and wants them to suffer.  Jesus is stronger than Satan.  He loves people and helps them and saves them from Sat...

Send us Fan Mail After an exhausting day of preaching to the multitudes, Jesus got in a boat and told the disciples to sail to the other side of the Sea of Galilee. Jesus went to sleep. A squall arose, and high winds and raging waters put the boat in peril. Jesus slept through it all! When the frightened disciples woke Jesus, he simply “rebuked the wind and raging waters” and everything became cal...

Send us Fan Mail Simon, the Pharisee, invited Jesus to come to his house for dinner. Simon did not show Jesus the simple gestures of hospitality common for that time, like greeting him with a kiss and washing his feet. During the meal, a sinful woman came into Simon’s house and washed Jesus’ feet with her tears and dried them with her hair. She was sorry for her sins, and Jesus forgave her. When t...

Send us Fan Mail Jesus preached many wonderful lessons in the Sermon on the Mount. The lessons were practical and applied to everyday life.  One important thing that Jesus said in his sermon was to "do for other people the same things you want them to do for you." This is so valuable that it is often referred to as the "Golden Rule". Bible verses used in this episode: Sermon on...

Send us Fan Mail People who were sick or disabled would gather around the Pool of Bethesda because they believed the waters would heal them.  One of these people had been unable to walk for 38 years, and he had given up hope that he could be healed.  Jesus healed the man, and he was able to walk again. Jesus cares about people even when problems make them feel hopeless or sad. Bible verses used in...

Send us Fan Mail The popularity of Jesus grew as people began to know more about Jesus and see the miracles he performed.  For the first time in his ministry, Jesus preached at his home synagogue. The angry reaction of the listeners led to a failed attempt to kill Jesus.  Preaching God’s Word is important but can be difficult.  We should encourage those who preach. Bible verses used in this episod...

Send us Fan Mail A royal official in the town of Capernaum had a son who was dying.  The official travelled to where Jesus was, in Galilee, and begged him to come back with him to heal his son.  Instead of going with him, Jesus told the man to return to Capernaum because his son was healed. The official “took Jesus at his word” and returned home to find his son well. The fever had gone at the same...

Send us Fan Mail A man who could not walk wanted to be healed by Jesus. When the man’s friends carried him to the house where Jesus was staying, they found the house packed with people wanting to hear Jesus and be healed by him. The friends made their way to the roof and dug a hole to lower their friend down to Jesus. Jesus was impressed by the faith of these men. First, Jesus did what only God ca...

Send us Fan Mail Nicodemus was a Pharisee and an important Jewish leader and teacher who visited Jesus at night to ask questions.  Among other things, Jesus told Nicodemus that he must be “born again” to enter the kingdom of God. Being “born again” means having a new beginning with the Holy Spirit, God and Jesus. Jesus explained that the physical world is what we see, but the spiritual world is un...

Send us Fan Mail Jesus performed His first miracle at a wedding in the city of Cana. When the hosts ran out of wine to serve the guests, Mary had total confidence that her son, Jesus, would take care of the situation. He miraculously turned plain water into excellent wine. The miracles of Jesus were more than just tricks. They were ways to show the power of God and build faith in people. Bible ver...

Send us Fan Mail Followers of Jesus are called disciples. There were many disciples, but early in his ministry, Jesus selected twelve men from the group to be apostles. These men were constantly with Jesus throughout his ministry and were given many special gifts and responsibilities. Bible verses used in this episode: Matthew 4:18-22 (calling the fishermen) Matthew 9:9 (calling Matthew) John 1:35...

Send us Fan Mail Satan tempted Jesus to turn from God's plan and submit to him.  Jesus stood firm in the Word of God and did not give in to temptation. How can we help children prepare to stand up against the attacks of the Devil? Bible verses used in this episode: Matthew 4:1-11 Outline: Fasting in the desert (Matthew 4:1-2) Temptations (Matthew 4:3-10) Satan leaves, and angels bring comfort...

Send us Fan Mail At the age of 30, Jesus was baptised in the Jordan River by his cousin, John the Baptist. Jesus was not baptised because He needed to repent of wrong but because He wanted to do everything right. He “fulfilled all righteousness”. His heavenly Father was “well pleased.” God also loves us and is pleased when we obey from the heart. Bible verses used in this podcast: Matthew 3:13-17...

Send us Fan Mail John fulfilled prophecy by preparing the way for the Messiah.  He preached a convicting message of repentance to the ordinary person as well as to the hypocritical Pharisees of his day. Crowds followed John and showed their true repentance through baptism and a change in how they lived their daily lives.  Hearts were being prepared for the messages Jesus would soon be preaching. W...

Send us Fan Mail While visiting the temple in Jerusalem at age twelve, Jesus became separated from his parents and was inadvertently left behind. Upon returning to Jerusalem three days later, his worried parents found him at the temple listening to the teachers and amazing those around him with his understanding. As Jesus grew, he continued to develop mentally, physically, socially, and spirituall...

Send us Fan Mail King Herod was the king of the Jews at the time of Jesus' birth.  Herod felt his kingship threatened when Magi came from the East searching for the new king.  Despite Herod's attempts to interfere, the magi found the child king, Jesus, in Bethlehem and paid honour to him with expensive gifts fit for a king.  To ensure no child would take his place, King Herod decreed the...

Send us Fan Mail Joseph and Mary travelled from Nazareth to Bethlehem to register for the census. While they were in Bethlehem, Jesus was born. The angel of the Lord announced the news to shepherds, and they came to worship. God sent Jesus from heaven to earth in the form of a baby. Thank God for His gift to the world. Bible verses used in this episode: Matthew 1:18-24 and Luke 2:1-38 Outline: 1....

Send us Fan Mail A priest and his wife were well beyond the years when it was possible to give birth to a child. The angel, Gabriel, gave Zechariah the incredible news that his wife, Elizabeth, would give birth to a son who would become a great preacher. They were to name the baby John. Elizabeth received a visit from her young cousin, Mary, and these two praised God in their shared joy.  Soon aft...