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Matthew 12 · Preschool

Jesus Heals on the Sabbath

Name Date

Color the picture. Point to Jesus, the man's healed hand, the wheat and the sheep.

Can you find these in the picture? Circle each one!

Bible Verse

Of how much more value then is a man than a sheep! Therefore it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath day.”

Matthew 12:12 (WEB)

Prayer

Thank You, God, for making me!

Take It Home

Read the verse aloud. Ask: Is it good to help people? (Yes!) Talk about one way to help someone at church.

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Matthew 12 · Kindergarten

Do Good

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Trace the Words

Trace each word with your pencil.

GOOD
HAND
HEAL
LOVE
For whoever does the will of my Father who is in heaven, he is my brother, and sister, and mother.”

Matthew 12:50 (WEB)

Match the Pictures

Draw a line from each word to its picture.

HAND
GRAIN
SHEEP
FISH

Mini Maze

Help find the way through the maze.

Draw It

Draw your favorite part of the story: Do Good.

Prayer

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

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What good thing can you do on Sunday?
  • How can you do good on a day of rest?

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Matthew 12 · Grade 1

Jesus Does Good

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Trace the Words

Trace the words and the verse.

SABBATH
LORD
HEAL
FAMILY
For whoever does the will of my Father who is in heaven, he is my brother, and sister, and mother.”

Matthew 12:50 (WEB)

Match the Pictures

Draw a line from each sentence to its picture.

The disciples picked grain.
Jesus healed a man's hand.
A sheep is worth helping.
Jonah was in the big fish.
God's family does His will.

Draw your favorite part of the story: Do Good.

Memory Verse

For whoever does the will of my Father who is in heaven, he is my brother, and sister, and mother.”

Matthew 12:50 (WEB)

Prayer

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

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What is a good thing you can do on Sunday?
  • How can you show people they matter?
  • What would you like to say to God about this story?

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Matthew 12 · Grade 2

A Day to Do Good

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Read the Story

The Sabbath was a special day of rest. One Sabbath, Jesus saw a man whose hand was hurt. Some leaders wanted to see if Jesus would heal him.

Jesus said that if a sheep fell into a pit, they would lift it out. A person is worth much more than a sheep! It is good to help on the Sabbath.

Jesus said to the man, "Stretch out your hand." The man stretched it out, and it was healed! Jesus loves to do good.

Memory Verse

Of how much more value then is a man than a sheep! Therefore it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath day.”

Matthew 12:12 (WEB)

Show What You Know

Circle the right answer, or write it on the lines.

  1. What was the Sabbath?

  2. What was wrong with the man?

  3. What animal did Jesus talk about?

    Stretch out his handA sheepA special day of rest

  4. What did Jesus tell the man to do?

    A sheepStretch out his handA special day of rest

  5. What happened to the man's hand?

    A special day of restIt was healedStretch out his hand

Word Search

Find and circle each word. Words go across and down.

LDJNFHSIRORSYAMHWRRCALMGETIDTBDIOEMKTLBULOPGHLEAYYDJOAOTTBNJHWNVOHVHWCVDEAHEALSKV
  • SABBATH
  • FAMILY
  • SHEEP
  • GOOD
  • HAND
  • HEAL
  • LOVE
  • LORD

Prayer

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

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Jesus said our words show what is in our hearts. What kind words can you say today?
  • Who do you know who is sick that you can ask God to help?

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Matthew 12 · Grade 3

Greater Than Jonah

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Read the Story

One Sabbath, Jesus' disciples were hungry and picked some grain to eat. The Pharisees said this broke the Sabbath rules. Jesus said that God desires mercy, and that He, the Son of Man, is Lord of the Sabbath. Then Jesus healed a man's withered hand, because it is right to do good on the Sabbath.

Jesus healed many people. Matthew says He was the gentle Servant that Isaiah wrote about, who would not break a bruised reed. When Jesus freed a man from a demon, some leaders said His power came from Satan. Jesus said that was foolish. A kingdom fighting itself cannot stand. He was defeating evil by the Spirit of God.

Some asked for a sign. Jesus said the only sign would be the sign of Jonah. As Jonah was three days in the big fish, Jesus would be three days in the earth, and then rise again. Later, Jesus pointed to His disciples and said that whoever does the will of His Father is His brother, sister and mother.

Memory Verse

For whoever does the will of my Father who is in heaven, he is my brother, and sister, and mother.”

Matthew 12:50 (WEB)

Answer the Questions

  1. Why did the Pharisees complain about the disciples?

  2. What did Jesus say He is Lord of?

  3. Why did Jesus heal the man on the Sabbath?

  4. What is the sign of Jonah?

  5. Who did Jesus say is His family?

Put the Story in Order

Write what happened in each box.

1
2
3
4
5

Prayer

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

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How can you show care for people in need like Jesus?
  • Jesus said that people who do God's will are His family. How can you treat people at church like family?

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Matthew 12 · Grade 4

The Servant Who Does Good

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Read and Think

The Sabbath was God's gift of rest, but some Pharisees had added many strict rules. When the hungry disciples picked grain, the Pharisees accused them. Jesus reminded them that David ate holy bread when he was hungry, and that God said, "I desire mercy, and not sacrifice." Then He made a bold claim: "The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath."

In the synagogue, Jesus asked whether they would rescue a sheep that fell into a pit on the Sabbath. Of course they would! "Of how much more value then is a man than a sheep!" He healed the man's withered hand. Instead of rejoicing, the Pharisees began plotting against Jesus. Matthew quotes Isaiah: God's chosen Servant would bring justice gently, without breaking a bruised reed.

When Jesus healed a man who was blind and mute, some said He used Satan's power. Jesus answered that He was driving out evil by the Spirit of God, which showed God's Kingdom had come. He warned that our words reveal our hearts. Like Jonah, He would be three days and nights in the earth. And He welcomed everyone who does His Father's will into His family.

Show What You Know

  1. What example from David did Jesus use?

  2. What argument did Jesus make with the sheep in a pit?

  3. How did the Pharisees respond to the healing?

  4. What does the gentle Servant in Isaiah not do?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

grainJonahSabbath
  1. When the hungry disciples picked , the Pharisees accused them.
  2. In the synagogue, Jesus asked whether they would rescue a sheep that fell into a pit on the .
  3. Like , He would be three days and nights in the earth.

Think About It

  1. Jesus said it is right to do good on the Sabbath. How can Sunday be a day for both rest and doing good?

  2. Jesus said our words come from our hearts. What do your words this week show about your heart?

Memory Verse

“Behold, my servant whom I have chosen, my beloved in whom my soul is well pleased. I will put my Spirit on him. He will proclaim justice to the nations.

Matthew 12:18 (WEB)

Copy It

Prayer

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

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Jesus said whoever does God's will is His family. What does it mean to be part of God's family?
  • How can you choose kind words this week?

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Matthew 12 · Grade 5

Something Greater Is Here

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Read and Think

Matthew 12 shows rising opposition. The Pharisees accuse Jesus' disciples of breaking the Sabbath. Jesus answers with Scripture and then three times points to Himself: "One greater than the temple is here," "someone greater than Jonah is here," and "someone greater than Solomon is here." He is Lord of the Sabbath, the true rest God promised.

After Jesus heals a withered hand, the Pharisees plot to kill Him. Jesus withdraws, and Matthew quotes Isaiah 42: the Servant will proclaim justice to the nations, yet He will not quarrel or shout; He will not break a bruised reed or quench a smoking flax. The Messiah's strength is gentle.

When Jesus casts out a demon, the Pharisees claim He does it by Beelzebul. Jesus shows that is absurd and declares that if He casts out demons by the Spirit of God, then the Kingdom has come. He is the stronger man who binds the strong man. He warns that rejecting the Spirit's clear work is very serious, and that every idle word will be judged. Finally, He redefines family: those who do the Father's will belong to Him.

Show What You Know

  1. What three things did Jesus say He is greater than?

  2. How does Isaiah 42 describe the Servant?

  3. Why is it absurd to say Jesus casts out demons by Satan?

  4. What does the picture of the stronger man binding the strong man mean?

  5. How did Jesus describe His true family?

Crossword

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Across

  1. A special day of rest.
  2. The disciples picked it on the Sabbath.
  3. He was three days in the fish.

Down

  1. Whoever does the will of the Father is Jesus' ____.
  2. The man's ____ was healed.
  3. The animal Jesus talked about.

Think About It

  1. The Pharisees saw Jesus do good and still opposed Him. How can a person's heart keep them from seeing the truth?

  2. Jesus is gentle with bruised reeds. How might He want you to treat someone who is hurting or weak?

Memory Verse

“But I tell you that one greater than the temple is here.”

Matthew 12:6 (WEB)

Copy It

Prayer

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

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How can you treat other believers as your family?
  • How can you be open to Jesus instead of stubborn?
  • What is one specific way you could live out this chapter this week?

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