Church and Religion: 2024.07.14_kids

John 4:43-54 Gracious Healing Summary: We live in a world where we can take care of many things from far away. We can order food from our phones, pay our bills online, and even go to school on the internet. But Jesus powerfully healed a boy without ever going to his house! Why? Because he is God, and he wants us to trust him as our Savior. Let's think about it together: Outline: 1. God is gracious with our imperfect faith 2. God tests and stretches our growing faith 3. God gives the gift of life when we trust His Son Verse: “I believe; help my unbelief!” (Mark 9:24b) Questions for devotions and family worship: 1. It seems that Jesus left Samaria for his home region of Galilee because he desired to minister to those who did not truly believe in him as the Messiah. They welcomed him, but only because of his previous miracle in Cana (vv.43-44). How might this temptation manifest itself in your own life at times, to be devoted to Jesus for the good gifts that he gives, rather than loving Jesus himself? 2. What does the miracle of Jesus healing the official's son show us about Jesus? 3. How does Jesus stretch and test the man's imperfect faith? How might he be doing this in your own life?