Hey Kids and Parents! Our Kids’ Church lesson for October 5, is “Jesus’ Authority Over Creation”.  

Lesson Focus: Jesus did miracles to show that He could control nature. He calmed a storm, walked on water, and caused Simon to catch a net-breaking load of fish! Jesus could do these things because He is the Creator. Jesus is God.

Key Passages: Matthew 8:23–27, 14:22–33; Luke 5:4–7

Memory Verse: 

Matthew 6:31 & 33 Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

Colossians 1:16–17 For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together.

Key Points:

1. Jesus has power over nature because He is the Creator.
2. Jesus walked on water, calmed the wind and the waves.
3. Jesus also caused Simon to catch a boatload of fish.

Talk About It: 

1. What did the disciples think Jesus was when they first saw Him walking on water?
2. Which disciple got to walk on water with Jesus? 
3. What happened to the nets and boats when Jesus told Simon to try catching more fish?
4. Suppose your friend asked you why God allows things like floods, earthquakes and hurricanes. Why doesn’t God just stop those things like Jesus stopped the storms in the Bible? What could you say?