Luke 14 · Grade 3

The Great Banquet

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Read the Story

On a Sabbath, Jesus ate at a Pharisee's house. A sick man was there, and Jesus healed him. Then He saw guests choosing the places of honor. He told them to take the lowest place. The host may then say, Friend, move up higher. Everyone who lifts himself up will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be lifted up.

Jesus told the host to invite the poor, the crippled, the lame and the blind. They could not repay him, but he would be repaid when the righteous rise again.

Then Jesus told about a man who gave a great supper. The invited guests made excuses. One had bought a field. One had bought oxen. One had just married. The master was angry. He sent his servant to bring in the poor and those far away, so that his house would be filled.

Memory Verse

For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”

Luke 14:11 (WEB)

Answer the Questions

Where did Jesus eat on the Sabbath?
Why did Jesus say to take the lowest place?
Why should we invite people who cannot repay us?
Name one excuse a guest gave.
Why did the master bring in the poor?

Put the Story in Order

Write what happened in each box.

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for this Bible story. Help me to . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

The guests made excuses not to come to the feast. What excuses keep you from spending time with Jesus?
Who came to the big meal at the end?