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The Four Friends

Four friends whose faith carried a friend to Jesus

Ages 5 to elementaryAbout 5 minMark 2

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Four friends gathered around their friend lying on a mat

Memory Verse

Memory verse

Jesus saw their faith.

Mark 2:5

Talk Together

Talk together

  1. What did the four friends do when the door was blocked?
  2. What did Jesus see before He healed the sick man?
  3. Who would you like to bring to Jesus?

Prayer

Pray together

Jesus, help me be a good friend like the four friends who never gave up and brought their friend to You. Help me pray for friends who are sick or having a hard time, and give me courage to tell them about You. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.

Activity

Things to try

  • Say the name of a sick or struggling friend and pray for them together
  • Draw the scene of the four friends opening the roof
  • Choose one way to help a friend this week and do it

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