March Supplemental Learning. Miracles of Jesus. Jesus performed many miracles during His time on Earth.

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1 Level 1 March Supplemental Learning Miracles of Jesus Jesus performed many miracles during His time on Earth. Throughout the month of March, read one Bible story each week about a miracle Jesus performed. There are ten stories included, so you can choose five stories or better yet, read them all! You can also make this a part of your Lenten promises. What a great way to learn more about the life of Jesus, and your faith! * The following stories are by Jill Kemp and illustrated by Richard Gunther. *

2 Jesus Goes to a Wedding Jesus first miracle. They filled six big jars right to the top with water. When they poured the water into the glasses It was a miracle! There was going to be a wedding at a town called Cana. Everyone was busy getting things ready. The bride and groom had invited their family and friends. Jesus, his mother and his helpers were coming too. The bride looked beautiful. There was a plenty to eat and drink. Everyone filled their glasses with wine made from grape juice. Best wishes for a happy life, they said to the bride and groom. The people at the party had never tasted such a delicious drink. They all had a happy time at the wedding. Only the helpers knew Jesus had made the water into wine. But soon the wine, made from grape juice, had run out! Everyone was asking for more. The helpers were worried. This would spoil the party. What could they do? Wherever Jesus goes, He knows how to bless people. He can give us the VERY BEST life! Jesus mother said Jesus will help you. Do what he tells you to do. Jesus said, Fill those big jars with water. They went and did everything Jesus said to do. John 2:1-12

3 Bartimaeus Can See! Timaeus and his wife had a lovely baby boy. They called him Bartimaeus (Barty may us). The little baby was born blind. Their little boy would never be able to see. When he grew up he couldn t go to work. He sat beside the road waiting for people to pass by and put money, for food, in his bowl. People took him over to Jesus. Bartimaeus knew that Jesus could make him see! Jesus please help me, he said. What do you want? asked Jesus. Jesus I want to be able to see. I know you make sick people better. And then a miracle happened! One day, Jesus went past with lots of people. Bartimaeus had heard that Jesus made sick people well. He called out, Jesus! Please help me. Be quiet! Jesus is too busy to hear you, they said. But Jesus is never too busy. He stopped and called Bartimaeus to come to him. Bartimaeus took off his coat. Jesus made blind Bartimaeus see and the first person he ever saw was Jesus! He was so happy he told everyone what Jesus had done for him! Mark 10:46-52

4 Jesus Calms The Storm Jesus stood up in the boat. Wind and waves be still, he said. And straight away the wind and waves stopped! One lovely evening Jesus and some of his friends got into a boat to row across the lake. Jesus had been busy all day, teaching people about God and he was very tired. He lay down and went to sleep. Jesus friends were surprised. Jesus can even tell the storm to stop. Only God can do that! they said. The wind began to blow and the waves got bigger and bigger. The little boat bobbed up and down. Jesus friends got scared. Jesus wake up. Help us! The waves are too big, and we are not safe, they said. They knew that they were safe with Jesus. The Bible says, When I am afraid I will trust in you. Luke 8:22-25

5 Jairus Daughter Jesus went into the room where the little girl lay dead. He took her by the hand and said, Little girl, I say to you, arise. Jairus hurried to find Jesus. Please come quickly. My little girl is very sick. I know you can make her better, he said. They were walking to Jairus house, when someone came to tell them it was too late. The little girl had died. It is no use Jesus going now. But Jesus kept walking. A crowd followed to see what He would do. The girl sat up straight away. She was alive! Jesus said, Give her something to eat. It was a miracle! Jairus had seen Jesus make his dead daughter come alive again! Only Jesus could do such a miracle! When Jesus got to Jairus house everyone was crying. The little girl was only 12 years old. They were all sad. Mark 5:21-43

6 Down Through The Roof A man who couldn t walk lay on his mat every day. He heard that Jesus made sick people better. One day Jesus came to a house in his town. I wish I could go and see Jesus, he said sadly. His friends said, We will carry you. Jesus can make you better. You must see Jesus! Hold on tight! They picked up his bed and off they went. Carefully they lowered the man down on ropes. People moved back to make room. He landed right in front of Jesus! Jesus smiled at him. What do you want? asked Jesus. Jesus I want to be able to walk. I know you make sick people better. Please help me, he said. When they got to the house they couldn't get in. There was no more room. We have an idea, said his friends, We ll climb the stairs onto the roof. Hold on tight! His friends made a hole in the roof. They looked down. All the people were looking up! His friends could see Jesus too! Get up, pick up your bed and walk, said Jesus. The man who had never walked before stood up! He jumped! He danced! He ran! He shouted, Thank you God! Thank you Jesus! Mark 2:1-12

7 One Leper Thanks Jesus A man got sick with Leprosy. Other people could easily get sick if they came near him, so he had to live with other lepers. Lepers could not work to get money for food. Kind people left food nearby. They missed their families and friends. As the ten lepers walked along the road they saw they were better! Jesus had healed them! Let s go home, they said. But one man turned back to thank Jesus. Thank you for making me better, he said. There were ten lepers, Jesus said. You are the only one who has come back to thank me. Before the lepers were sick they had lots of friends and food to eat. It wasn t nice to have to ask people for money. But when Jesus saw the poor lepers he helped them. Jesus even touched them. Go home, Jesus said, I have made you better. The man went home to his family in Samaria. Everyone was so happy to see him and hear about Jesus making him well! Luke 17:11-19

8 The Boy Shares His Lunch It was a nice sunny day. The boy wanted to go and see Jesus and asked his mother if he could go. I will give you some lunch to take, she said. The boy gave his lunch to Jesus to share. Just 2 little fish and 5 bread rolls. It was not enough for everyone. What would Jesus do? His mother put into his lunch bag 2 little fish and 5 bread rolls. Have a nice day and tell me all about Jesus when you get home, she said. Jesus broke it all into pieces and his helpers gave it to everyone to eat. Thank you Jesus, they said. When they had all eaten there were HEAPS left over! Jesus told stories about God. The boy listened. He loved Jesus. Jesus said, Love one another. The boy forgot to eat his lunch. It was time to go home, but everyone was hungry and they had NO food. Jesus said to his helpers, Tell everyone to sit down on the grass. The boy ran home to tell his mother about giving his lunch to Jesus. And there were HEAPS left over! That s a miracle! Look! John 6:1-15

9 Peter Walks On The Water He got out of the boat and began to walk, on the water, to Jesus. Jesus sent his helpers and Peter across to the other side of the lake, in a boat. He was tired. He wanted to be by himself to rest and pray. He had been talking to lots of people, all day. Soon, the wind began to blow and the waves got bigger and bigger! Peter and his friends were getting scared. If only Jesus was here, they said. While he kept looking at Jesus he was safe. But when Peter looked at the stormy sea he was scared and began to sink down in the water. Help me, Jesus, he cried! Jesus reached out his hand and caught Peter. Even though the wind blew and the waves crashed around him, while he kept looking at Jesus, Peter was safe. Then they saw someone coming towards them, walking on top of the water! No one could walk on water like that! They were scared. Jesus called out, Don t be scared, it is only me. Peter couldn t believe his eyes and said, If it really is you, Jesus, then tell me to come to you on the water. They got back into the boat and the storm stopped. Remember, that when you keep looking at Jesus you will be safe. Jesus will help you when you are scared, too. Matthew 14:22-33

10 Lazarus Is Alive! Jesus was in Jerusalem when someone came to tell him that his friend Lazarus, from the town of Bethany, was sick. Two days later Jesus and his friends started off to Bethany, to see him, but Jesus knew that Lazarus had died. Jesus was sad. Lazarus was his friend. They went to the cave were Lazarus was buried. Take the stone away, said Jesus. But, he has been dead four days, they told him. If you believe, then you will see what God can do, he replied. Lazarus come out! called Jesus. Lazarus came out, still wrapped in bandages. Martha ran to meet Jesus. If you had been here, she said, my brother would not have died. But I know, it s not too late. You can do anything. Lazarus will live, Jesus said to her. Go and get your sister, Mary. Jesus often stayed with Martha and Mary and their brother, Lazarus. Martha and Mary unwrapped him. They were so happy that Lazarus was alive! Many, who saw this miracle with their own eyes, believed that Jesus was God s Son. John 11:1-44

11 Fishing With Peter There were lots of people on the beach with Jesus. They wanted Jesus to tell them a story. Can I sit in your boat? Jesus asked Peter. Jesus stood up in the boat, so everyone could see. It was a good night to go fishing. Peter and his friends put their nets into Peter s boat and rowed out to their favorite fishing place. They put their nets over the side and waited. After a long time they pulled the net in, but there wasn t even one tiny fish! They would have to try another place. Jesus told them that God loved them. He said to love God, be kind to each other, be honest and work hard. Peter listened to Jesus too. They tried all night but caught no fish! Fishing was hard work. They were hungry and tired. They rowed slowly back home. Then Jesus said to Peter, Put your net on the other side. We fished all night and caught nothing, Peter replied, but I will do what you say, The net was so full of fish he needed help. Luke 5:1-11