Death’s Door Story in John 4

Story Walkthrough

Favor & Faith (43-45) – Jesus traveled to Galilee and found great favor with the people there. They rejoiced over his miracles. Many believed he was the Messiah.

Drawings: The people (man & woman) celebrated Jesus (branch & flag) and believed in him (faith).

Sick Son (46-47) – A leader’s son was about to die. He heard Jesus was in town and went to him. He asked Jesus to come home with him and heal his sick son. 

Drawings: A father (kneeling man) scared for his son’s life (tears) asked Jesus (man & cross) for a miracle.

Instant Healing (48-50) – Jesus said people only believe when they see miracles. The father asked for help again. Jesus said his son will live. He believed.

Drawings: Jesus said the son will live (man & cross speaking), and the child was healed (broken chains).

Changed Family (51-54) – The leader’s servants confirmed his healing. The whole family believed! 

Drawings: The leader’s family (house & open door) believed (faith) in Jesus as the Messiah (crown).

Discipleship Activities

• Pray. Listen to the story. Draw the story.
• Practice telling the story with the drawings.
• Create your own drawings to illustrate the story.
• Pray and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal his wisdom.
• Pray. What is the Holy Spirit asking you to do next?
• Go and tell the story to someone. Discuss the story.
• Make disciples. Teach others how to hear the Spirit.

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