A person of authority has the power to direct the actions of others. In other words, a person with authority has the power to tell others what to do. That person decides what needs to be done and expects others to follow those directions. We can say that the person with authority is the person who is in charge. Can you think of examples of "in charge" people?
Peter recognized Jesus as God's Son because of what he felt in his heart. God's love gives us the ability to recognize love in others. It is not something we see or hear or smell; it is something we feel inside. The ability to recognize Jesus as the Son of the living God is a gift from God.
Children's Sermon Matthew 22:1-14 A Personal Invitation Check out these helpful resources Biblical Commentary Sermons Children's Sermons Hymn Lists Matthew 22:1-14 A Personal Invitation By Lois Parker Edstrom Object suggested: Musical instrument, music book or sheet music. Do any of you play a musical instrument? If you do, can you tell us how you [...]
Suppose your mother asked you to wash the dishes and you said, "No," but later decided to do it. Now suppose that your mother asked your younger sister to wash the dishes and she said, "Yes," but didn't do the work. What do you think? Which child did what the mother asked? Yes, the first child eventually did the dishes.
We like the approval of others. It feels good to do well in school, excel in a sport, hear the applause of the audience at a music recital, see a picture we have painted in an art show, or have someone thank us for helping them. These are all good things, but we are reminded, by the words of Jesus, to do things for the right reason.
To make his entrance into Jerusalem, Jesus decided to ride a donkey. Most important people would want to ride a big horse on such an occasion, because a big horse is so impressive. But Jesus wanted to show people that he was a gentle man––someone who would care about them and help them. So, instead of riding a big horse to impress them, he rode a little donkey.
Children's Sermon Matthew 22:1-14 Good Intentions Check out these helpful resources Biblical Commentary Sermons Children's Sermons Hymn Lists Matthew 22:1-14 Good Intentions By Lois Parker Edstrom OBJECTS SUGGESTED: A report card, a book, a pillow to represent intentions listed below - all optional. Write the word "intention" on poster board or a blackboard. Intention [...]
Jesus, is more than a friend; he is "the Son of the living God." The true identity of Jesus was made known to Simon Peter by God. As we pray and study the Bible, Jesus is revealed to us also, as more than a friend. Jesus is a friend and the Son of the living God.
Our Bible story today is about Jesus walking on water. Have you ever seen a person walking on water? (Let the children respond.) No. I haven’t either. Remember, though, that Jesus could do many things that you and I can’t do. Here’s what happened:
Instead of riding a horse into Jerusalem, as a rich, powerful person might do, Jesus chose a humble donkey. By doing this he demonstrated that he lived as a humble man who served ordinary people. This is a good pattern for us to choose for our own lives.