Lesson: Mark 2:3 (Ages 6-8)

📖 Mark 2:3 – Ages 6-8

Explanation

This Bible verse tells us about a group of friends who wanted to help their paralyzed friend. When they heard about Jesus and how He could heal people, they decided to bring their friend to Him.

Imagine if one of your friends couldn't walk and needed help to go places. These friends loved their paralyzed friend so much that they carried him on a mat all the way to where Jesus was teaching. They knew Jesus could help their friend, so they made a plan to get him there.

Just like these friends, we can also help our friends when they are in need. We can show love and kindness by being there for them, just like Jesus is always there for us. Jesus sees our hearts and appreciates when we care for others.

So, this verse teaches us about friendship, love, and helping one another, just as Jesus has taught us to do.

Kid's Story

Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a kind monkey named Milo. Milo loved to help his friends and make them smile. One day, Milo saw a squirrel named Sammy who had hurt his leg and couldn’t walk.

Milo remembered the Bible verse that said, "They came to Him bringing a paralyzed man, carried by four of them." So, he gathered his three best friends, a rabbit, a bird, and a mouse, to help carry Sammy to the wise owl for help.

Together, they carefully lifted Sammy onto a soft leaf stretcher and carried him through the forest. Just like in the Bible verse, they worked together to help their friend in need. The wise owl healed Sammy’s leg, and soon he was able to run and play again.

Milo and his friends learned that when we work together and help each other, we can make a big difference, just like the four friends who carried the paralyzed man to Jesus.

Prayer Prompt

Dear God, thank you for this day and for being with us always. Help us to remember to be like the four friends who helped the paralyzed man in the Bible story from Mark 2:3. May we always be willing to help others and show love and kindness to those in need. Amen.

Discussion Questions

1. Why do you think the paralyzed man's friends brought him to Jesus?
2. How do you think the paralyzed man felt when he was brought to Jesus by his friends?
3. What do you think it means to be a good friend like the four people who carried the paralyzed man?
4. How do you think Jesus showed love and kindness to the paralyzed man?
5. How can we help others like Jesus and the four friends helped the paralyzed man?

Life Application

This Bible verse from Mark 2:3 teaches us about the importance of helping others and working together as a team. Just like the four friends who carried the paralyzed man to Jesus, children can apply this message in their lives by being good friends and helping those in need.

Children can show kindness and compassion by helping a friend who is feeling sad or left out at school. They can also work together with their siblings or classmates to solve problems or complete tasks, just like the four friends worked together to bring the paralyzed man to Jesus.

By showing love and teamwork in their daily lives, children can live out the message of this Bible verse and make a positive impact on those around them.

Craft or Activity

Let's create a simple diorama to bring this Bible verse to life! You can use a shoebox or any small box as the base. Draw and cut out figures of Jesus and the paralyzed man. Then make smaller figures of four people carrying the paralyzed man on a mat. Place them in the box to recreate the scene. As you assemble the diorama, talk about how these friends worked together to bring the paralyzed man to Jesus, showing love and faith. This hands-on activity will help you remember the message of Mark 2:3 and the importance of helping others in need.

Memory Verse or Rhyme

Four friends, strong and true,
Carried their friend, couldn't move.
To Jesus, they ran,
Showing love, like a fan.
Mark 2:3, we learn today,
Friends help in every way!

Songs or Videos

One great Christian song for kids that relates to the message of Mark 2:3 is "We Are the Body of Christ" by Jamie Soles. This song emphasizes the importance of working together as the body of Christ to help those in need, just like the four friends who carried the paralyzed man to Jesus.

Another wonderful option is the song "Carry Me" by Josh Wilson. This song beautifully conveys the message of carrying one another's burdens and being there for each other in times of need, similar to how the four friends carried the paralyzed man to Jesus for healing.

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