The Compassion of Jesus
Key Passage
Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. You received without payment; give without payment. (Matthew 10:8)
Questions
Adults:
What responsibility do you have to the less fortunate, and how actively are you meeting it?
Children:
In what ways can you be generous to others this week?
Readings
First Reading
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Requirements of the Covenant at Sinai
Related activities & tools
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Building Faith Brick by Brick: An Imaginative Way to Explore the Bible with Children
- Chapter 16: The Ten Commandments • p.50-51 • Ex 19:1-20:21
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Kids' Travel Guide series: Kids' Travel Guide to the Ten Commandments: 13 Interactive Lessons on Right and Wrong
- Chapter 1: Moses Receives the Ten Commandments • p.11-17 • Ex 19-20, 19:4; Dt 32:46-47
- Chapter 12: Reviewing the Top Ten • p.107-113 • Ex 19:5-6, 24, 32, 34
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Big Picture Bible Crafts: 101 Simple and Amazing Crafts to Help Teach Children the Bible
- Chapter 21: God Provides the Law (and the Israelites Reject Him) • p.53-55 • Ex 19:1-20:21, 24:12-18, 32:1-20
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Fun Bible Skits 3: Ready-to-Go Scripts & Activities
- Chapter 7: God Helps the Israelites Make Good Choices • p.24-26 • Ex 19:3-20:20
Gospel
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The Compassion of Jesus; Mission of the Twelve
Related activities & tools
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Big Picture Bible Crafts: 101 Simple and Amazing Crafts to Help Teach Children the Bible
- Chapter 63: Jesus Calls Twelve Disciples • p.144-146 • Mt 4:18-22, 10:1-4; Mk 1:16-20, 3:13-19; Lk 5:2-11, 6:12-16; Jn 1:40-51
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The Humongous Book of Bible Skits for Children's Ministry
- Chapter 33: Wise and Foolish Builders • p.126-128 • Mt 7:24-20:999