25 - Jesus Raises A Widow's Son In Nain
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, One God, Amen
Lesson No. ( 25 )
References:
Luke 7.
Notes for Servants
i Jesus drew for us the right way to please Him when He said, "Pure and undefiled religion before God The Father is this: to visit orphans and widow sin their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world."
i Truly God, You visited this widow in her trouble and how severe it was, but she quickly got her son back by Your sympathy.
i Have mercy God and let me live in this true religion.
Objectives
General: God's love and His care for us.
Specific:
The children will be able to...
- Learn that Jesus has authority on death.
- Know that God is compassionate and loving.
- Understand that Jesus hates sin which causes death.
Bible Verse
“ Young man, I say to you arise. ”
( Luke 7:14 )
Teaching Aids
Felt figure and flannel board.
Instruction
(1) Review last week's lesson.
(2) Who remembers the verse?
(3) Remind the children about the church occasions for the coming week.
(4) Teacher should prepare the appropriate questions to emphasize the objectives during the lesson.
Story Time
Jesus was in a city, Capernaum. He slept that night and healed the Centurion's servant and on the following day He went to a city, Nain, and a multitude of people, men, women, youths and children, followed Him. All crowds asked for blessing and healing. Children approached to put His hand on them, He blessed them and to healed their sick. FromfarJesus saw a large crowd gathering near the gate of the city. He sent some of the disciples to know the reason of the crowd. The multitude approached, loud noise was heard. Their faces were sad, women were crying and wearing black. The funeral was warm. The disciples asked what was the matter?
“There was a painful funeral.”
“For whom”
“ The only son of a widow living in the city.”
The disciples looked at each other. Isn't Jesus able to raise this boy? Theyrancutting the road with difficulty among the multitude gathering around Jesus and they called Him to approach the funeral which was in it's way to the grave.
Jesus approached, there was loud crying. The Lord ordered those carrying the coffin to stop. The carriers stopped, the people asked what would Jesus do? The Lord asked forthe mother? He approached her while she was crying. He had compassion on her. He told her do not cry. She told Him, “He was my only son I do not have any other support except him: his father died and I am alone.” The Lord told her, “Do not weep any more. If you have faith you will see God's glory. I let your son to arise now.” The woman calmed down and she stopped crying. She believed in Jesus Christ. He approached the coffin. He touched it and said, "Youngman, Isayto you arise."( note that The Lord Jesus was speaking to dead man) Oh, amazing! The carriers of the coffin noticed something moving. The dead boy took off the cover of the coffin and sat down. Women were overjoyed and men said, “Glory to Jesus our God. Blessed is God's name.”
The boy untied the handkerchief which was on his face and untied the bonds. The multitude congratulated the mother. Jesus arose the young man and he began to talk. The Lord took him and presented to his mother and said, "Take your son, he is alive.” The woman was happy and worshipped Jesus. She raised her hand and thanked God kissing His hands and feet and she held her son's hands to make sure he was alive.The multitude was amazed from the power ofthe miracle and glorified and praised God.
Discussion
1 - Follow up the story by talking about it with the children.
2 - Continue the discussion while they do the activity.
Learning Activities
Activity Sheet.
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