Lesson 6: Jesus heals a blind man.
Passage: John 9:1-12 - Jesus saw a man who had been blind from birth. His disciples asked if the man or his parents had sinned to cause this, but Jesus explained that his blindness was not because of sin. Rather, it was so God’s power and goodness could be shown. Jesus healed the man by making mud, putting it on his eyes, and telling him to wash it off in a pool. When the man’s neighbors saw that he could see, they were amazed, and he told them that Jesus had healed him.
Big Idea: Jesus makes things right.
For Teachers:
Lesson plan.
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Welcome — Activity Leader and Bible Story Leader
Have the children sit in a circle on the circle time rug. Introduce yourself and the other leaders and welcome them to class.
Warm Up Activity: — Activity Leader
Born is the King Practice - Join the Grades 1-3 classroom to practice the advent song singing and actions.
Preliminary Discussion — Bible Story Leader
Today we’re going to be learning about one more of Jesus’ miracles. This time, it’s about Jesus healing a man who was born blind — that means that he couldn’t see anything at all.
Let’s watch our video to find out more…
Video Lesson — Bible Story Leader
Follow Up Discussion — Bible Story Leader
What happened to the man in the story?
Why did people think that this happened to him? What did Jesus say about that?
How did Jesus help the man? And what did the man do after?
Can you think of a time when God helped you or someone else?
Prayer — Bible Story Leader
Dear God, thank you for the story we learned today about how you healed a man who was born blind. Thank you that you love and care for us, and you listen to us when we ask you for help. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Activity: — Activity Leader
Comic Strip craft and colouring page.
If a child is not interested in the activity, allow them to move to free play.
Dismissal: Manually Check out each child by using the iPad Roster, make sure each child leaves with their parent/care-giver.
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Welcome — Activity Leader and Bible Story Leaders
Introduce yourselves to the kids and review what they will be doing today.
Today we will be practicing a song with our friends in the preschool classroom. This time let’s hear your voices.
Then we will be playing a game with our friends
After that we will watch a short video about today’s bible story
And lastly we will make our own comic strip about what happened in the story.
Warm Up Activity: — Activity Leader
Knock Knock Who am I game: Players sit in a circle with a chair in the middle. One kid is chosen to be the guesser. That player sits in the chair and is blindfolded. Then, another kid goes behind the chair and says 'Knock knock, Who am I? The person in the chair has to guess who is speaking. If she guesses wrong, another kid goes behind the chair. If she guesses right, the speaker is next in the chair and the first person picks another child to speak next.
Play until everyone has had a turn or as time allows.
Preliminary Discussion — Bible Story Leader
Today we’re going to be learning about one more of Jesus’ miracles. This time, it’s about Jesus healing a man who was born blind.
Let’s watch our video to find out more…
Video Lesson — Bible Story Leader
Following Discussion:
What did you guys think of the bible story? Is there anything cool that stands out in this story?
Let’s pray
Dear God, thank you for the story we learned today about how Jesus healed a man who was born blind. Thank you that we can trust you and that you love us so much. In Jesus name we pray amen.
Activity: — Activity Leader
Comic strip craft: create a comic strip using the supplies provided depicting the story of Jesus healing the blind man.
Dismissal: Manually check each child out using the iPad. Make sure each child leaves with their caregiver.
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Welcome — Activity Leader and Bible Story Leader
Introduce yourself and welcome the kids to class. Share what you will be doing today.
Warm Up Activity: — Activity Leader
Here I Am game: Kids stand in a circle. Leader picks one child to stand in the middle and be blind folded. In a circle, other kids move around until the blindfolded person yells “be quiet” and the rest of the class stops moving and stands still.
Leaders tap another student on the should and the child says “here I am”. Now the person in the middle takes off the blind fold and need to guess who said “here I am”. Then the next kid is blindfolded in the middle.
Kids can’t move once frozen, but can try to disguise their voice.Preliminary Discussion — Bible Story Leader
Today we’re going to be learning about one more of Jesus’ miracles. This time the story is about a time when Jesus healed a man who was born blind.
Read: John 9:1-12
Let’s watch our video to find out more…
Video Lesson — Bible Story Leader
Follow Up Discussion — Bible Story Leader
What did you like about this story?
What stand out about Jesus in this story?Prayer — Bible Story Leader
Dear God, thank you for the story we learned today about how Jesus healed a man who was born blind. Thank you that even though others judged him, Jesus had compassion and took the opportunity to help him and show God’s power and love. Thank you that you care for us and always want to make things right. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Activity: — Activity Leader
Using the craft supplies provided create a comic strip about the bible story.
Dismissal: Check each child out using the iPad, and make sure each child leaves with their caregiver.
For Parents:
Follow-up questions.
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What was the story you learned about in class today?
How did Jesus help the man in the story?
How do you think the man felt when he could see for the first time?
What’s something God has helped you with that you can thank God for?
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What was the story you learned about in class today?
Why did the disciples think the man was blind? Do you agree?
How did Jesus show God’s power and goodness in this story?
What did the man do after he was healed? Why was that important?
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What was the story you learned about in class today?
Why do people sometimes assume bad things happen because of sin?
How did God’s plan use this man’s situation to show God’s power and goodness?
How did the man respond after he was healed? What can we learn from that?
