Jesus Heals An Official's Son Craft
Introduction
Teaching kids about the Bible can be a challenging task, especially when it comes to complex stories such as the healing of the official's son by Jesus. However, with the help of a fun and interactive craft activity, you can make this story come alive for your little ones.
The Story of Jesus and the Official's Son
The story of Jesus healing the official's son can be found in the Gospel of John, chapter 4. The story goes that a royal official came to Jesus, begging him to heal his sick son who was close to death. Jesus told the official that his son would live and the man believed him. When the official returned home, he found that his son had indeed been healed at the very moment that Jesus had spoken those words.
The Craft Activity
For this craft activity, you will need some materials such as paper, glue, scissors, and coloring pencils or markers. You can also download and print out our free printable template.
Step 1: Start by printing out the template on a piece of paper. You can resize it if needed to fit your paper size.
Step 2: Color in the picture of Jesus and the official's son. You can use any coloring materials you like such as pencils, markers, or crayons.
Step 3: Cut out the picture of Jesus and the official's son along the edges. Be careful not to cut off any important parts of the picture.
Step 4: Fold the piece of paper in half to create a card. This will be the base of your craft.
Step 5: Glue the picture of Jesus and the official's son onto the front of the card. You can also add some stickers or other decorations if you like.
Step 6: On the inside of the card, write a message about the story of Jesus and the official's son. You can write the story in your own words or use a Bible verse such as John 4:50.
Step 7: Give the card to someone special or use it as a reminder of the story of Jesus and the official's son.
Conclusion
The healing of the official's son by Jesus is a powerful story that teaches us about faith and trust. By using this craft activity, you can help your kids understand this story in a fun and interactive way. Remember to share with them the importance of having faith in Jesus and believing in his power to heal.