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36// What Is the Sabbath?   Today we're talking about how Jesus healed a man's hand. That's great news, isn't it? Well, for everybody else, it would be great news except the Pharisees. See the day that Jesus healed the man's hand, was on the Sabbath. The Sabbath was a special day, it was a holy day that was set apart for God. Jesus is going to challenge everything the Pharisees believed about the...

35// Jesus Points the Way to the Kingdom of God   Today, we're talking about signs. Have you seen any signs today, or this week when you were maybe on the way to school or on the way to church, there are signs everywhere. Well, in biblical times, people looked for signs to in fact, they would read the old scripture prophecies from the Old Testament, and they would look for things that would help t...

34// Who Can You Welcome Into God’s Family?   Have you ever thought about what the word welcome means? You've probably heard the word plenty of times before. When we welcome others, we're communicating to them that they are valued and that we're so glad to see them or be with them. But sometimes, we might struggle to be welcoming. Today, we’re going to study the bible passage in Matthew 10, and se...

33// Sheep, Snakes, Doves & Wolves, Oh My!   Do you know what a metaphor is? It’s when two things that seem really different are compared to one another. There are a lot of animal metaphors in the Bible! In this passage of Scripture, Jesus tells us to be like three animals - sheep, snakes, and doves. And then he tells us that there are people who are like wolves, for whom we need to watch out. Wha...

32// Some People Will Accept the Gospel, and Some Will Not   Sometimes, when we share the good news of Jesus, people will accept it. And sometimes they will not. Today, we are going to talk about the instructions Jesus gave his disciples for how to go about sharing the gospel and what to do when their listeners reject the good news.   This episode coincides with episode 409 of the adult version of...

31// Sending Out the Disciples   The disciples spent so much time learning from Jesus, and now it’s time for them to help Jesus by sharing His good news. In today’s episode, we learn exactly who those disciples were, and how we can be disciples in our own lives.   This episode coincides with episode 407 of the adult version of the Hearing Jesus Podcast.   Resources:   Read along, listen to the stu...

30// Helping God With His Harvest   Did you ever think about how God may want to use you to share His love with others? Just like a ripe harvest, there are people around us that are ready to learn about God. Today we talk about what that means and some ways we can help God by sharing His love with others.   This episode coincides with episode 406 of the adult version of the Hearing Jesus Podcast....

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...