Hey Kids and Parents! Our Kids’ Church lesson for August 3, is “Jesus Heals on the Sabbath“.  

Lesson Focus:  On several occasions, the Pharisees objected to Jesus’ actions on the Sabbath. When Jesus healed a lame man, they rebuked the man for carrying his mat on the Sabbath. The Pharisees claimed Jesus’ disciples should not pluck grain to eat on the Sabbath. Jesus said he is lord of the Sabbath. Then he healed a man with a withered hand to reveal his authority over the Sabbath.

Key Passages: Matthew 12:8–14; John 5:1–18

Memory Verse: 

Isaiah 61:1 The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound.

John 3:36 Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him.

Key Points:

1. On the Sabbath, Jesus healed a lame man and a man with a withered hand. Instead of rejoicing over the miracles, the Jewish religious leaders were upset with Jesus for breaking their rules. 
2. Jesus said He is lord of the Sabbath, and He told the Pharisees that it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath day.
3. The Pharisees sought to kill him for claiming to be God.

Talk About It: 

1. Why was the man lying by a pool? 
2. Why were the Pharisees upset with the man after Jesus healed him? What did they see Him doing? 
3. Did Jesus care more about following rules or about loving and helping people?
4. What if your friend says he’s sure God is happy with him because he didn’t miss a single Sunday service all year? He even won an attendance award, which he shows off. What could you say?