Jesus Heals A Paralyzed Man Preschool Craft
Introduction
Teaching children about Jesus and his miracles is an important aspect of Christian education. One of the most well-known miracles of Jesus is when he healed a paralyzed man. This story can be used to teach children about the power of faith and the compassion of Jesus. In this article, we will discuss a fun and easy preschool craft that you can use to help teach children about this miracle.
Materials Needed
To create this craft, you will need the following materials:
- Construction paper
- Markers or crayons
- Scissors
- Glue
- Cotton balls
- Straws
Instructions
To make this craft, follow these simple steps:
- Begin by drawing a picture of Jesus on construction paper.
- Cut out the picture of Jesus and set it aside.
- Next, cut out a picture of a man lying on a mat.
- Glue the picture of the man onto another piece of construction paper.
- Cut out cotton balls and glue them onto the man's mat to represent the bed.
- Draw a straw in the man's hand to represent a crutch.
- Glue the picture of Jesus onto the same piece of construction paper as the man.
- Add the Bible verse "Get up, take your mat and go home" (Mark 2:11) to the bottom of the page.
Discussion
Once the craft is complete, use it as a discussion tool to teach children about the miracle of Jesus healing the paralyzed man. Ask questions such as:
- Who is in the picture?
- What is the man on?
- What is Jesus doing?
- What did Jesus tell the man to do?
- What happened to the man?
Explain to the children that this story shows that Jesus has the power to heal us and to forgive our sins. It also shows us that Jesus has compassion for those who are suffering and that he wants us to have faith in him.
Conclusion
Creating a preschool craft based on the story of Jesus healing the paralyzed man is a great way to teach children about the power of faith and the compassion of Jesus. By using this craft as a discussion tool, children can learn about the miracle and understand the important message behind it. This craft is easy to make and can be a fun and meaningful addition to any Christian education curriculum.