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29// The Compassion of Jesus   What does compassion mean? Well in today’s episode, we learn that compassion isn’t just about feeling bad for someone, it’s doing something to help them in their suffering. We learn how Jesus responded to people that were hurting, and it helps us understand how He wants us to respond, too.   This episode coincides with episode 405 of the adult version of the Hearing...

28// A Seat at the Table With Jesus Sometimes the way Jesus does things surprises people. In today’s episode, we are learning all about how Jesus surprised the religious leaders by the way that He treated the people that everyone else hated. As we learn together how Jesus treated Matthew, it helps us to know how to treat others that are different from us.   This episode coincides with episode 404...

27// The Power of Faithful Friends   When you first study the bible story of Jesus healing the paralytic, you might think that the main characters are just the paralyzed man and Jesus. But Matthew wants us to recognize the paralytic’s friends and their incredible faith. It's the faith of the friends, sometimes, that makes all the difference. Today, as you listen to the devotional, think about what...

26// Jesus Has Power Over Evil We know that God is real, but there's also a very real enemy in our world.  You may have heard his name before; he's called the devil. And to be perfectly honest, the devil has a plan to hurt, kill, and destroy as much of God's goodness as he possibly can. And sometimes that includes even hurting us. But there’s good news for us: demons are very afraid of Jesus and H...

25// Jesus Calms the Storm    Do you ever remember a time in your life when you were in a big storm? Like a really, really big storm? Sometimes the storms can surprise us. That's kind of what happened with Jesus and the disciples when they were in the boat on the Sea of Galilee. Jesus’ friends we’re totally afraid, but Jesus took a nap! Let’s find out what happens and discuss what this story can m...

24// Jesus Didn’t Have a Pillow?!   What did Jesus mean when he said that the “Son of Man does not have a place where He may lay His head”? Today, we’re studying Matthew 8:14-22 and learning together what it costs to follow Jesus - it’s not about money, but it does involve us giving something up. The good news is through Jesus, what we gain is so much more.   This episode coincides with episode 39...

In Matthew 8, we read a story of a man with faith that amazed Jesus. It was the kind of faith Jesus wants all of his children to have! The Centurian trusted that Jesus was who he said he was - and we can trust that Jesus is just as powerful and ready to heal today as he was all those years ago. As we read the story of the Centurian and his faith, we’ll pray for the kind of faith that amazes Jesus....

Have you ever been so sick you were not allowed to be around other kids? That’s called being contagious. Well today in our scripture study, we’re going to hear about a very contagious man whom Jesus was able to heal with just the touch of his hand and the words from his mouth. It’s an incredible story about the power of God over illness - there is no sickness or disease Jesus can’t heal!   This ep...

In Matthew 7:24-27, Jesus compares two kinds of people - those who build their lives on a foundation of rock, and those who build their lives on a foundation of sand. What did he mean by that parable? In today’s devotion for kids, we’ll unpack these two kinds of lives and discover what it means to build a life on a strong foundation, and why that matters. We’ll end with a prayer for our kids to ma...

Can you name a great gift you’ve received? Isn’t it fun to get good gifts?! Did you know that God also gives us gifts in the form of blessings? Some of God’s good gifts are strong, healthy bodies, our family, and salvation through Jesus. In today’s kids devotion, we’ll study Matthew 7:7-12 and learn what Jesus had to say about prayer and praying for what we need. We end the episode with a prayer f...

Sometimes, when we try to share our faith, people may not want to hear what we have to say. Did you know that the disciples had this same problem sometimes?  Today, we learn what Jesus had to say about what to do when that happens. As we learn to how to share God’s love with others, it’s important to think about the who/what/when/where, and why.   This episode coincides with episode 393 adult vers...

Do you like to eat bread every day?  Well, maybe not jus bread, but things like pizza…cookies….bagels….waffles… you catch my drift. Today, we are going to be learning what bread has to do with Jesus, and how we can learn how to depend on God every single day. This episode coincides with episode 392 adult version of the Hearing Jesus Podcast: Hearing Jesus Podcast   You can find Family Discussion G...

Welcome back to the Hearing Jesus for Kids Podcast! In this episode, your friendly host, Rachael teaches about a special prayer Jesus shared with us in the Bible, the Lord's Prayer. Discover how it's like a "How to Pray" model, guiding us to pray in our own unique way. Learn why addressing God as "Our Father in heaven" is so special and how to keep God's name holy in your life. Plus, explore the i...

Welcome to the "Hearing Jesus for Kids" Podcast! 🌟 Today, we're diving into a super cool topic: prayer! 🙏 Ever wondered how to talk to God? On today’s episode, we share some awesome insights from the Bible. We learn how prayer is similar to talking with your mom or dad – it's that simple! 🗣️ Sometimes we get a bit confused about prayer, but today we want to clear things up. No need for fancy wor...

Welcome back to the Hearing Jesus for Kids podcast! In this episode, we explore what it means to be citizens of God's kingdom. Just like princes and princesses in a royal kingdom, we have a unique role to play. Discover the importance of loving God, loving our neighbors, and allowing God to fill our hearts. We'll also discuss how to pray, trust, and live our lives for Jesus. Join us on this exciti...

Welcome back to the 'Hearing Jesus for Kids' Podcast! Today, we're diving into the second half of our special BE-Attitudes lesson from Jesus. Remember, the BE-Attitudes are like attitudes that bring blessings and happiness when we let God shape our hearts and actions. In this episode, we explore the next four Beatitudes that Jesus taught. Learn about the joy of showing mercy, having a pure heart,...

Welcome back to the 'Hearing Jesus for Kids' Podcast! Today, we're diving into a special message Jesus gave, called the Beatitudes. What are they, you ask? Well, they're like 'BE attitudes,' - attitudes that describe how we should BE! Jesus teaches how these attitudes bring blessings and happiness when we let God shape our hearts and actions. Join us as we explore the first four Beatitudes. Tune i...

Welcome to the 'Hearing Jesus for Kids' podcast with your host, Rachael! Today, we are going to discover how salt and light affect things, and how Jesus calls us to be the salt and light of the world. Join us as we explore Matthew 5:13-16 and learn how to make the world a better place by sharing God's love, just like salt enhances flavors and light banishes darkness. Tune in for a fun episode that...

Join us today as we dive into the world of fishing! While some folks love catching fish, others might find those yucky worms a bit icky. But did you know there's another kind of fishing mentioned in the Bible? We'll explore how Jesus invited his first helpers, the disciples, to become 'fishers of people.' Just like them, we can follow Jesus by showing love, kindness, and spreading His message to o...

Welcome back to "Hearing Jesus for Kids" with your host, Rachael! Today, we're talking about temptation. Temptation is something we all face, and did you know even Jesus was tempted? Today we are learning about how the Holy Spirit helped Jesus face temptation, and how the Holy Spirit can help us too. This episode coincides with episode 383of the adult version of the Hearing Jesus Podcast: Hearing...

Welcome back to the Hearing Jesus for Kids Podcast! In this episode, we'll talk about a special word: "baptism." We'll explore how baptism represents a decision to follow Jesus and get our hearts ready for God. No matter how many baths we take, only Jesus can truly clean us on the inside.   This episode coincides with episode 382 adult version of the Hearing Jesus Podcast: Hearing Jesus Podcast  ...

Welcome to the "Hearing Jesus for Kids" podcast, where we explore the exciting world of the Bible made just for kids aged 6-12! I'm your host, Rachael, In this episode, we meet a unique character named John the Baptist. He wasn't your ordinary person. John lived in the wilderness, ate bugs, and wore clothes made of camel hair. Sounds weird, right? But John had a special mission: to prepare the way...

HJFK7- The Great Escape: Jesus, Joseph, and Egypt Hey there, Kids! Welcome back to the *Hearing Jesus for Kids Podcast*. In today's exciting episode, we're diving into the second chapter of Matthew, where we learn that God always keeps His promises, and it’s best to obey God right away. Join us as we unlock this fantastic story, and remember, God's promises are worth waiting for! 🌟 #KidsFaithJour...

Welcome back to the "Hearing Jesus for Kids" podcast with your host, Rachel Groll! Today, we're diving into Matthew chapter 2:1-12. Imagine wise leaders from distant lands, called Magi, spotting a bright star signaling the birth of a new king. They decided to go on a journey to find Jesus. From this story, we learn that sometimes we're so focused on routines that we miss recognizing Jesus in our l...

Young Heroes of Faith- Joseph and Mary’s Journey in the Bible   Hey there, awesome kids! Welcome to the "Hearing Jesus for Kids" Podcast, where we explore the exciting stories of the Bible and discover how they connect to our lives today. In this episode, we're going back in time to a story about a young man named Joseph and a young woman named Mary. They lived in a time when things were a bit dif...