WELCOME TO WEEK 2

Have you ever had a story so good you couldn’t wait to share it? What about a miracle? What would you define as a miracle? Is it only when we see an impossible thing happen, or when something small happens that we can’t explain? Miracles come in all shapes and sizes, but we can know that they come from God and it is clear it was a gift from Him. 

Acts 9:36-43

BIBLE STORY

Let’s do this fun experiment to show how quickly things can spread. Cover your hands in baby oil and then sprinkle glitter over your hands. This glitter represents germs. Think about how you might sneeze in your hands, used the restroom, or touched other surfaces. Now let’s see what happens to these germs as I make my way around thee room. Touch several items to show the germs being transferred to other places. Did the glitter stay on my hands? No! It spread all over the place. Everything I touched now has a touch of glitter! Our story this week also has something that spread very quickly, but it wasn’t germs. It was the good news  of a miracle a disciple did for a woman who had died. We can also spread the good news of miracles we have seen God perform in our lives or the lives of others. Let’s read too find out what miracle was performed that the witnesses couldn’t keep too themselves. 

Let’s read the Bible story for the week Acts 9:36-43

What was Tabitha known for in her area? (For doing good and helping the poor)

What happened to Tabitha? (She died)

What did the disciples urge Peter to do? (To visit at once)

What did Peter find in the room upstairs? (The widows crying and showing the clothes Tabitha had made for them)

What did Peter pray after he sent the women out? (Tabitha get up)

What did Tabitha do after Peter said these words? (She opened her eyes and sat up)

 What happened after this miracle was performed? (Word spread all cover Joppa and the people believed in Jesus)

BIBLE STORY ACTIVITY

Activity

Have you ever been sick? Let’s play a game of charades. We will pretend to have some sickness and others have to guess what sickness they think you have.

Materials: charade cards

Alternate

Let’s play doctor. Gather several stuffed animals or dolls of your child’s. Give each one a different sickness and pretend they are feeling veery ill. Have your child pretend to be the doctor to make them well. Provide your child with bandages, thermometers and other doctor equipment. God has given doctors the ability to make people feel better when they are sick, but only God can heal us or bring people back from the dead. God is the resurrection and the life, He provides life for each of.

Materials: Stuffed animals or dolls, medical equipment such as bandages,  

Independent activity:

Have you ever known someone who was sick? What are some things we can do to cheer up someone who is feeling bad or is sick? One thing we can do to pass an encouraging message to a sick friend, make and send a get well card. Using craft items you have at home, make a greeting card and add a message of encouragement.

Materials: Sheet of paper, crayons or markers, various craft items

ARTS & CAFTS

CRAFT 1

Coloring page

Materials: printed coloring sheet, crayons

Craft 2

Coloring page

Materials: printed coloring sheet, crayons

FOLLOW-UP

Where did Peter send the widows who were in the room with Tabitha’s body?

How did word spread if they were not in the room when the miracle happened?

What is good news you’ve heard that is worth spreading?

We can spread good or bad news. How can we spread the good and stop the bad?

Could the disciples perform the same miracle Jesus had performed?

Practical Application at Home

We know lots of bible stories that tell of the miracles God did for Israel and for His people who believed, but we can also know that God still performs miracles today. The bible says that God is the same and He does not change, so if He could perform miracles then, He can still perform them now. Miracles come in all sizes. A miracle doesn’t have to be huge in order to be a miracle.

Think about a miracle you have seen happen to you or someone you know. Share that story with each other. When we share the miracles we witness we are passing on a good message to build others’ faith. 

Additional Resources

Outings to Reinforce Lesson

Enjoy the warm weather and take a nature walk. Observe the things God created and how they work together in His plan. What part do each of us play in God’s plan for us?