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Matthew 9 · Grade 3

The Great Physician

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Read the Story

People brought a paralyzed man to Jesus on a mat. Jesus saw their faith and said, "Son, cheer up! Your sins are forgiven you." Some teachers grumbled. So Jesus healed the man to show He has power to forgive sins. The man stood up and went home.

Jesus called Matthew, a tax collector, to follow Him. Many tax collectors and sinners came to eat with Jesus. The Pharisees complained. Jesus said that healthy people do not need a doctor, but sick people do. He came to call sinners to turn back to God.

A ruler's daughter had died, but Jesus took her by the hand and she got up. A woman who had been sick for twelve years touched His clothes, and she was healed because of her faith. Two blind men were given sight. Jesus saw the crowds and had compassion, because they were like sheep without a shepherd.

Memory Verse

When Jesus heard it, he said to them, “Those who are healthy have no need for a physician, but those who are sick do.

Matthew 9:12 (WEB)

Answer the Questions

  1. Why did Jesus heal the paralyzed man after forgiving him?

  2. Who came to eat with Jesus at Matthew's house?

  3. What did Jesus say about doctors?

  4. How long had the woman been sick?

  5. Why did Jesus have compassion on the crowds?

Put the Story in Order

Write what happened in each box.

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Prayer

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

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Jesus ate with people others did not like. How can you be a friend to someone left out?
  • Who do you need to let off the hook?

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