19 - Jesus Obeys his Parents

Introduction:

Talk to the children about listening to their parents and obeying them. Explain to them that it is very important to do this. God wants all children to obey their parents. Remind the children that Jesus was born as a baby in a manger and that He grew up little by little, just like they are growing.

Lesson Outline:

When Jesus was a little boy, St. Mary His mother and St. Joseph the carpenter, took very good care of Him. He always did what they asked Him. He was a very good boy and never caused any trouble.

Every year, they would take Jesus and go to Jerusalem to celebrate the feast. Jerusalem was the city that had the big temple – like the church where people prayed. One time, when Jesus was twelve years old, St. Mary told Jesus to get ready for the trip to Jerusalem. They had to travel a long way to Jerusalem. When they got there, Jesus was very happy to spend time in the temple. He loved listening to the teachers who read God’s word. He was also asking and answering questions.

When the time came to leave Jerusalem, St. Mary and St. Joseph started their trip back home. Jesus was still in Jerusalem, but they did not know it. When St. Joseph and St. Mary did not find Jesus, they went back to the church (temple) and they found Jesus there talking with the teachers. All the teachers were very amazed at how much Jesus understood and how He answered the questions. Then His mother told Him that they were very worried about Him. Jesus said “Did you not know that I was doing work for God My Father.” Jesus loved staying in the temple, but His parents told Him that He had to go back home with them; so, right away Jesus obeyed, and He left with them and went home. Jesus obeyed His parents all the time. We also have to do the same and do what our parents tell us. Jesus wants us to be good children like He was.

 

Memory Verse:

“Children, obey your parents…” Ephesians 6:1

Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmYqHY1F9LU 

Obedience is the very best way, to show that you believe

Doing exactly what the Lord commands, doing it happily.

Action is the key, do it immediately, joy you will receive.

Obedience is the very best way to show that you believe.