In Mark 1:35-38 and Luke 4:42-43, Jesus rises early to pray before his disciples find him and urge him to continue preaching and performing miracles in nearby towns. Despite the crowds that seek him out, Jesus reminds his disciples that his mission is to proclaim the good news of God's kingdom to all people, and not just to perform miracles.
These passages emphasize the importance of prayer and devotion to God, as well as the need to prioritize the proclamation of the gospel above personal acclaim or success. They also highlight Jesus' focus on the spiritual needs of people, rather than just their physical needs.
We have compiled a range of creative ideas and activities below that relate to this Bible story. These resources are designed to help you share this important message in an engaging and interactive way, whether you are a children's ministry leader, a Sunday school teacher, or a religious educator in a Christian primary school.
Our activities below are suitable for use in various settings such as church children's programs, children's ministry, catechism classes, children's services, Bible clubs, vacation Bible school, and Sunday school, and will help students understand the relevance of the Bible to their lives, and the importance of applying its teachings in practical ways.
