Have you ever been sick for a whole day? for two or three days? You probably wanted to get well! The woman in our story today had been sick for a long, long time. She had been sick for 12 years! “Give thanks to the Lord.” 1 CHRONICLES 16:8, NIV. We praise

What is your favorite thing about Sabbath School and church? Do you like the songs? The stories? Do you like to be with your friends? Jesus liked to go to church on Sabbath too!“Let us go to the house of the Lord.” PSALM 122:1, NIV.We worship God in Sabba

What is the most quiet place you know? Is it a special place you like outside? Is it your own special thinking spot? Jesus had a favorite quiet place too. “Pray to me, and I will listen to you.” JEREMIAH 29:12, NIV. We can talk to Jesus anytime, anywhere.

Do you like surprises? a present? to go someplace special with your family? a sweet treat? Everyone likes surprises! Jesus liked them too. In our story today He gave His disciples two surprises! “[Jesus said,] ‘You should do as I have done for you.’

Have you ever been thirsty? So thirsty you couldn’t wait to get a drink? One day when He was traveling, Jesus became very thirsty. Would someone get Him a drink? “Tell how much God has done for you.” LUKE 8:39, NIV. We help others when we tell them

Have you ever been really, really scared? Maybe a big dog came near you, or you couldn’t find your mother in a store. Everyone feels afraid once in a while. Who helps you feel safe? “The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid.” PSALM 118:6, NIV. We can hel

Have you ever raced with someone? Maybe you wanted to be the first to the swings, or the first to play with a toy. We all like to be first! A long time ago Jesus had something special to say about being first. “[Jesus said,] ‘If anyone wants to be first,

Do you like surprises? Happy ones? What is the best surprise you have ever had? Something special. Something you didn’t know would happen. God gave Abraham and Sarah something special . . . and Sarah laughed! “Let us love one another, for love comes from

Who helps you when you are in trouble or afraid? Abram helped Lot when some enemies captured him. It happened like this . . . “I will accept nothing belonging to you.” GENESIS 14:23, NIV. We serve others out of love.

When you play with others, do you share? Do you let them have the first choice? Abram did. He let Lot choose first. “Let’s not have any quarreling between you and me.” GENESIS 13:8, NIV. God’s people put others first.