1️⃣ To Parents
This week’s Bible story comes from the Gospel of Luke and focuses on the story of Jesus healing ten men with leprosy, of whom only one returns to say thank you. The story reinforces themes of gratitude, healing, and faith, and encourages children to recognize and express thankfulness in their daily lives.
Focus areas:
- Narrative past tense
- Vocabulary related to healing, gratitude, and faith
- Reflection on spiritual and emotional lessons
2️⃣ Today's Reading
The Ten Lepers
Jesus was walking toward a village one afternoon when He saw ten men standing far away. They were sick with leprosy, a disease that covered their skin with painful sores.
Because of their illness, they had to live outside the town.
When they saw Jesus, they cried out together,
“Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!”
Jesus looked at them with kindness. “Go,” He said, “and show yourselves to the priests.”
The men turned and began walking.
As they walked, something amazing happened—their skin began to heal. The sores disappeared. Their hands and faces looked normal again!
They were healed.
The ten men shouted with joy and ran to show their families.
But one man stopped. He turned back.
He ran to Jesus, fell to the ground, and said,
“Thank You, Lord.”
Jesus smiled. “Were not ten healed? Where are the others?”
Then He said, “Rise and go. Your faith has made you well.”
3️⃣ New Vocabularies
- leprosy /ˈlɛprəsi/ – 痲瘋病
The ten men had leprosy and could not live in the village. - healing /ˈhiːlɪŋ/ – 痊癒、治癒
Jesus gave healing through His words. - mercy /ˈmɝːsi/ – 憐憫
The men asked Jesus for mercy. - priest /priːst/ – 祭司
Jesus told the men to go to the priests. - gratitude /ˈɡrætɪˌtud/ – 感激、感謝
One man showed gratitude by returning. - faith /feɪθ/ – 信心
Jesus said, “Your faith has made you well.”
4️⃣ Hi, Kids!
Have you ever forgotten to say “thank you”?
How do you feel when someone shows you kindness? “Even though I was excited, I remembered to stop and say...”
5️⃣ Questions
- What disease did the ten men have?
A. A cold B. A broken bone C. Leprosy D. Fever - What did Jesus tell the men to do?
A. Go home and rest B. Show themselves to the priests C. Hide in the mountains D. Stay away from people - When were the men healed?
A. While they were sleeping B. While they were walking C. Before they saw Jesus D. After eating - How many men came back to thank Jesus?
A. Ten B. Five C. One D. None - What did Jesus say made the man well?
A. His strong body B. His family C. His faith D. His clothes
6️⃣ 🌟 Good Job
Wonderful! Just like the man who returned, remembering to say “thank you” shows you are kind, thoughtful, and full of faith.
