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Kind JesusMark 5:21-43

These two stories carry with them a common theme—Jesus has power over sickness. The two miracles Mark recorded here help us see Jesus’ power. Jesus’ miracles affected two females, one likely an outcast because of her ritual uncleanness, and the other a child. Both would have been considered not worthy of Jesus’ attention, but Jesus showed He had come to help everyone, not just a select group. Isn’t that wonderful?

Jairus is identified as a synagogue leader. This designation likely meant he was the one responsible for conducting the worship service and preaching. Jesus’ dealings with other religious leaders were strikingly different from His interaction with Jairus. Jairus believed that Jesus could heal his daughter who was dying. Jesus followed Jairus toward his home.

At this point Mark inserts another story of miraculous healing. Some scholars question if these stories happened concurrently or if Mark may have woven them together since the stories are so similar and share the same important goal of demonstrating who Jesus is. A woman had suffered bleeding that could not be stopped by anyone, including the many doctors she had seen and to whom she had given all her money. As Jesus passed by, the woman believed just touching a part of Jesus’ garment would heal her. When she did touch the garment, she was healed. Immediately Jesus knew something had happened and He praised the woman for her faith.

Returning to His previous mission, Jesus was met by others from Jairus’ house who pronounced that Jairus’ daughter had died. The other men encouraged Jairus to leave Jesus alone so Jesus could go about other business He might have. Jesus ignored their statement and told Jairus that he needed only to believe.

When Jesus arrived at Jairus’ house, He took the child by the hand and restored her to life and health. Both miracles Jesus performed help us know that Jesus is all-powerful. He rules over sickness.

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SESSION FOCUSTEXT TRUTHJesus made sick people well.

BIBLE STORYMark 5:21-43

BIBLE VERSEMark 5:36

CHRIST IN CONTEXTThe Book of Mark emphasizes the miraculous deeds of Jesus, the perfect Son of God.

BIBLE SKILLS • Hear that the Bible tells about God and Jesus.• Touch, hold, and turn the pages of the Bible.

OFF TO A GREAT START!▸▸ First impressions are important. Help each child and family feel special and welcomed at church.

▸▸ Greet each child individually and personally.

▸▸ Briefly mention to families and their preschooler an activity you have ready for children to enjoy at church.

EXPLORE THE BIBLE TEXT CONNECTION

• Jesus is all-powerful. The stories of Jesus healing a woman and a girl show that Jesus has power over sickness. Even in the face of death, Jesus can heal.

• Jairus was a synagogue leader. He was likely responsible for preaching and teaching and administering the daily work of the church. Jairus believed that Jesus could heal his daughter.

• The woman on the road where Jesus walked also believed that Jesus could heal her. The woman’s story is different in that she was convinced that Jesus’ power was so great she only needed to touch a part of His clothing. Her faith was rewarded and she was healed.

• Sin brings brokenness and imperfection. God uses imperfect people to advance His plans. Genesis 29 tells of Jacob, who previously had tricked his father, and now was tricked by his uncle, Laban. Despite Laban’s treatment of him, Jacob remained faithful to God and thankful for God’s promise.

FAMILY AT HOMEPrint this week’s devotional page (Enhanced CD) to give to families.

EXPLORATIONS FOR BABIES• Touch & Pull• Find the Bible• Crawl Through a Tunnel

EXPLORATIONS FOR TODDLERS• Pretend to be a Doctor• Make a Ribbon Collage• Sort Shoes• Play a Jumping Game

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BABIES EXPLORE THE BIBLE

BIBLE STORY NUGGETS• Jesus cared about people.• Jesus helped a woman who was sick.• Jesus helped a girl.

BABIES EXPLORE THE BIBLEBabies are sensory learners, and they are relational. They learn best when teachers engage them through conversation and play. Prepare two or three activities for babies to enjoy as they explore the Bible.

TOUCH & PULLTools: Bible, large texture board (see Leader Tip), 2 or 3 ribbon lids (see Leader Tip), Bible Bookmarks (Pack)

• Place the fabric board and ribbon lids on a play mat. Insert a Bible Bookmark in the Bible at Mark 5.

• Show a baby how to pull a ribbon length to make it slide back and forth from knot to knot. Talk about textures of the ribbon.

• Invite another baby to touch the fabrics on the fabric board. Mention colors and designs. Comment that fabric is used to make clothes.

• Say: “A sick woman touched Jesus’ coat. Jesus helped the woman get well.”

• Open the Bible to the marked story. Say: “This place in the Bible tells us that Jesus made sick people well.”

FIND THE BIBLETools: Bible, pop beads, cardboard tubes cut into 3-inch rings, small laundry basket or large dishpan

• Lay the Bible in the basket or dishpan. Cover the Bible with pop beads and cardboard rings.

TEXT TRUTHJesus made sick people well.

BIBLE STORYA Woman and Girl Get WellMark 5:21-43

BIBLE VERSE PARAPHRASE Jesus said, “Believe Me.”Mark 5:36

PACK ITEMS 3 Story Picture: A Woman

and Girl Get Well20 Jesus Matching Cards28 Bible Bookmarks

LEADER TIP!To make a texture board:Use a hot glue gun to attach colorful textured fabric squares onto a large box lid. Make sure fabric is adhered firmly so babies cannot remove it.

To make ribbon lids:Use scissors to make 3–5 holes in a plastic lid. Cut colorful textured ribbon to 6 inches or less. Slide a length of ribbon through each hole in the plastic lid. Knot both ends of the ribbon so it can slide through the hole but not come out.

I SEE

I HEAR

I TOUCH

I MOVE



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BABIES EXPLORE THE BIBLE

NEXT HOUR (MORE EXPLORATIONS FOR BABIES)

• Continue and repeat activities from the first hour. Babies

learn through repetition and practice.

• As you cuddle, rock, soothe, and tend to babies’ needs, talk

about the Bible. Say Bible words and phrases.

• Use the Bible with babies. Let them see, touch, and turn

Bible pages.

• Guide babies to take the beads out of the basket and drop them back in the basket. Encourage babies to explore the beads freely.

• Pick up the Bible. Say: “Bible. The Bible tells about Jesus. We learn that Jesus made sick people well. Jesus helped a woman and a girl get well.”

• Guide an older baby to turn pages in the Bible. Look for pictures of Jesus in the Bible (if available).

CRAWL THROUGH A TUNNELTools: Bible, large box, tape, Jesus Matching Cards (Pack), Story Picture: A Woman and Girl Get Well (Pack)

• Open both ends of the large box and lay it on its side to make a tunnel. Tape the Matching Cards (Pack) on the walls inside the tunnel. Tape the Story Picture to the outside wall of the tunnel. Lay the Bible at one end.

• Encourage a baby to crawl through the tunnel. Point to a picture on the wall and say Jesus’ name. Say: “Jesus was a baby (adult). We learn about Jesus from the Bible.”

• Point out the Story Picture. Say: “Jesus helped sick people get well. He helped a woman. He helped a girl.”

• Guide a baby’s hand to open the Bible to today’s Bible verse. Say: “Jesus told the people, ‘Believe Me.’ Jesus helped the girl get well.”

LEADER TIP!Do not let babies put the cardboard rings in their mouths.

DON’T FORGET! Give every child this week’s Diaper Bag Card and Preschool Family Card.



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TODDLERS EXPLORE THE BIBLE

TEXT TRUTH Jesus made sick people well.

BIBLE VERSE PARAPHRASEJesus said, “Believe Me.”Mark 5:36


and Girl Get Well18 Bible Times People19 Book: Jesus

LEADER TIP!Tell toddlers that to heal means to make well.

EXPLORATION STATIONS (45-60 MINUTES)

PRETEND TO BE A DOCTOR

Tools: Bible, toy medical kit, 2 plastic dolls, baby blankets

• Invite toddlers to pretend to be doctors and nurses. They can care for

the dolls or teachers. As children play, ask them about visits to the

doctor.

• Remark: “In the Bible we read about people who were sick. Sometimes

doctors could not help the people. But Jesus made sick people well.

One time Jesus helped a sick woman, and He helped a sick girl.”

• Help a child open the Bible to Mark 5. Find Mark’s name. Say: “This is

the Book of Mark. Mark knew Jesus and wrote about the things Jesus

did.”

A WOMAN AND GIRL GET WELLMark 5:21-43

One day a church leader ran to Jesus. He said, “Jesus, Jesus. My little girl is very, very sick. Please come to my house and make her well.”

Jesus started to go to the man’s house. People followed Jesus to see what He would do.

Then a sick woman came near Jesus and touched His robe. She said, “If I can just touch Jesus’ robe, I will be well.”

And that is what happened. Jesus told the woman, “You are well because you believed I could heal you.”

People from Jairus’ house shouted, “It’s too late! Jairus’ daughter died.”

Jesus said, “Don’t be afraid. Believe.”

Jesus walked to the house and went to the girl’s room. He held the girl’s hand and said, “Little girl, get up.”

Right away the girl got up and began to walk. Jesus had made her well!

EXPLORATION STATIONSToddlers are on the go and ready to learn. They learn best through playful exploration and discovery. Offer three or more multisensory activities to lead young preschoolers to discover and learn Bible truths.



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TODDLERS EXPLORE THE BIBLE

SORT SHOES

Tools: Bible, several pair of

baby-size shoes and sandals,

laundry basket, Book: Jesus

(Pack)

• Mix the shoes and put

them in the basket.

• Lead toddlers to find the

shoes that are the same.

Children can sort shoes

into groups or pairs as they

choose.

• Say: “We wear shoes when

we walk. Jesus walked

through a town. Someone

stopped Him. It was a sick

woman. She believed Jesus

could make her well.”

• Open the Bible to

Mark 5:36 and read the

Bible verse. Say: “Jesus told

a girl’s parents to believe

Him. They did, and Jesus

made their sick girl well.”

• Read the book and talk

more about ways Jesus

helped people.

MAKE A RIBBON COLLAGE

Tools: Bible, wide transparent tape or clear packing tape, different widths and colors of ribbon, Story Picture: A Woman and Girl Get Well (Pack)

• Cut various lengths of ribbon.

• Cut a length of tape and lay it on the table with the sticky side facing up.

• Invite a toddler to lay pieces of ribbon on the tape in a unique design. It’s OK if ribbon extends beyond the tape’s edges.

• While the child works on her ribbon collage, show her the Story Picture. Point to the woman touching Jesus’ robe.

• Say: “Jesus made the woman well. He also made a little girl well.”

• Lay a length of tape over the child’s ribbon collage. Tell her she can use the collage strip as a Bible bookmark at home.

PLAY A JUMPING GAME

Tools: Bible, clear contact plastic or wide transparent tape, Bible Times People (Pack), colored paper shapes

• Use contact plastic to attach the paper shapes and people figures to the floor in a path across part of the room.

• Suggest that toddlers take turns jumping from one shape or figure to another along the path.

• Point to a picture of a woman. Say: “A sick woman touched Jesus’ robe. Jesus made the woman well. Jesus also helped a girl who was sick. Jesus made her well, too.”

• Guide toddlers to jump toward the Bible. Open the Bible to Mark 5:36.

• Comment: “Jesus said, ‘Believe Me.’ Jesus told the girl’s parents to believe Him when He said the girl would be well.”



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TODDLERSCIRCLE TIME

CIRCLE TIME TOOLS• Bible• Enhanced CD


and Girl Get Well19 Book: Jesus26 Touch It Cards

LEADER TIP!Use the Bible. Open the Bible to the Scripture passage while you tell the story. That way toddlers will know the story comes from the Bible.

GATHER• Play the Enhanced CD to get

toddlers’ attention. Sit in the circle and sing (make up a tune): I see my friend _____. Come to Circle Time.

• Repeat the song for each child and direct that child to come sit in the circle with you.

• After all children and teachers are in the group, read the Book: Jesus (Pack) to children.

• Say: “We have been learning about Jesus. Today we will hear a story from the Bible about Jesus making sick people well.”

HEAR THE BIBLE STORY• Play a song about Jesus from the

Enhanced CD. Invite toddlers to sing along, clap their hands, or sway to the music.

• After the song, open the Bible to Mark 5. Tell the Bible story.

• Show children the Story Picture (Pack). Comment: “Jesus made a girl well. He made a woman well. Jesus made sick people well.”

• Pass the Story Picture around the circle for all the children to see.

PRACTICE BIBLE SKILLS• Say: “Today our Bible story and an

important Bible verse are from the Book of Mark. Let’s look for that book in the Bible.”

• Ask teachers in the group to help pairs of children turn Bible pages to Mark 5.

• Tell children: “Say this verse with me. Jesus said, ‘Believe Me.’ ”

• Show a Touch It Card (Pack) to the toddlers. Tell them to move that body part, then repeat the Bible verse.

PRAY• Pray: “Thank You, God, for Jesus.

Thank You for the Bible that helps us know Jesus loved sick people and made them well.”

• Ask children: “Would you like to thank God, too?” Allow willing toddlers to say thank you to God.

CIRCLE TIME (2-5 MINUTES)

Your toddlers may be ready for a simple circle time. You decide when and how long to have a group experience.



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TODDLERS NEXT HOUR

DON’T FORGET! • Make a final diaper check.• Put a Diaper Bag Card and

Preschool Family Card in each child’s bag.

• Release children to authorized adults.

PLAY WITH EMERGENCY VEHICLES

Tools: Bible, toy ambulances, fire trucks, shoe box, red tape, toy people

figures

• Use red tape to make a “first aid” cross on the sides of toy trucks

and on the shoe box (to represent a hospital).

• Guide toddlers to drive the ambulances around the room. They

can stop at the “hospital” to deliver patients.

• Say: “We go to the doctor when we are sick. The doctor helps us

get better. People in Bible times went to Jesus. Jesus made sick

people well.”

• Open the Bible to Mark 5:36 and say the Bible verse.

• Sing the song “Jesus Loves Me,” using the words “Jesus helps me

(us).”

NEXT HOUR (MORE EXPLORATIONS FOR TODDLERS)

OPTION 1 Continue activities from first hour. (Kids learn through repetition!)

OPTION 2 Try something different. Choose two or three new activities.

PRETEND TO COOK

Tools: Bible, muffin pans, cookie sheets, loaf

pans, other available cooking items, a few

wooden utensils, illustrated cookbook

• Hold a muffin pan. Say: “I am making

cupcakes. I like to make cupcakes for my

family.”

• Lead toddlers to pretend to bake or cook.

Suggest they look for “recipes” in the

picture cookbook.

• Encourage toddlers to talk about their

families. Say: “Jesus loves your family.

Jesus helps your family.”

• Open the Bible to Mark 5. Say: “Jesus

helped a family whose little girl was sick.

Jesus made her well.” Tell the Bible story.

DRAW FAMILY PICTURESTools: Bible, paper, crayons, Story Picture: A Woman and Girl Get Well (Pack Item 3), Book: Jesus (Pack Item 19)

• Offer paper and crayons to children and suggest they draw pictures of their families. Or toddlers can draw designs to give to their family members.

• Show children the Story Picture. Say: “A sick woman knew Jesus could help her. The woman touched Jesus’ coat.”

• Picture-read the book to children.

• Open the Bible to Mark 5. Say: “The story about the sick woman and sick girl is in the Bible. It is a true story. Jesus helped sick people, and He helps us.”

Look for printable Next Hour helps on the Preschool Enhanced CD.



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