Matthew 12 · For teachers and parents

Answer Key: Lord of the Sabbath

Answers here are a guide. Welcome any answer that shows a child is thinking about the story, and celebrate their effort. Talk About It questions are open, so they have no set answers.

PreschoolJesus Heals on the Sabbath

JesusManHandWheatsheepTemple

Coloring and finding page: any careful coloring is a win. Help your child point to and name each picture above.

KindergartenDo Good

HAND → picture 4GRAIN → picture 1SHEEP → picture 2FISH → picture 3

Grade 1Jesus Does Good

The disciples picked grain. → picture 2Jesus healed a man's hand. → picture 5A sheep is worth helping. → picture 4Jonah was in the big fish. → picture 1God's family does His will. → picture 3

Grade 2A Day to Do Good

What was the Sabbath? A special day of rest
What was wrong with the man? His hand was hurt (withered).
What animal did Jesus talk about? A sheep (circle)
What did Jesus tell the man to do? Stretch out his hand (circle)
What happened to the man's hand? It was healed. (circle)

Grade 3Greater Than Jonah

Why did the Pharisees complain about the disciples? They picked grain on the Sabbath, which the Pharisees said broke the rules.
What did Jesus say He is Lord of? The Sabbath
Why did Jesus heal the man on the Sabbath? It is right to do good on the Sabbath.
What is the sign of Jonah? As Jonah was three days in the fish, Jesus would be three days in the earth and then rise.
Who did Jesus say is His family? Whoever does the will of His Father

1: The disciples picked grain.2: A sheep is worth helping.3: Jesus healed a man's hand.4: Jonah was in the big fish.5: God's family does His will.

Grade 4The Servant Who Does Good

What example from David did Jesus use? David ate the holy bread when he was hungry.
What argument did Jesus make with the sheep in a pit? If they would rescue a sheep on the Sabbath, how much more should they help a person, who is worth more.
How did the Pharisees respond to the healing? They plotted how to destroy Jesus.
What does the gentle Servant in Isaiah not do? He does not break a bruised reed (He is gentle with the weak).

Word bank: 1. grain; 2. Sabbath; 3. Jonah

Think About It: answers will vary. Look for answers that connect to the passage.

Grade 5Something Greater Is Here

What three things did Jesus say He is greater than? The temple, Jonah, and Solomon
How does Isaiah 42 describe the Servant? Gentle: He will not quarrel or shout, nor break a bruised reed; He brings justice to the nations.
Why is it absurd to say Jesus casts out demons by Satan? A kingdom divided against itself cannot stand; Satan would be fighting himself.
What does the picture of the stronger man binding the strong man mean? Jesus has overpowered Satan and is rescuing those he held captive.
How did Jesus describe His true family? Whoever does the will of His Father in heaven

Think About It: answers will vary. Look for answers that connect to the passage.