Jesus Helps the Blind Men

## Story Time > And Jesus in pity touched their eyes, and immediately they recovered their sight and followed him. — Matthew 20:34

Two men could not see. They sat by the road. They shouted, 'Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on us!' The crowd told them to be quiet. But Jesus stopped and touched their eyes, and suddenly they could see!

## Motion Cover your eyes with both hands. When the leader says 'Jesus heals!' open them wide and smile.

## Question Did Jesus stop to help the blind men?

## Coloring Page Draw a picture of Jesus touching the eyes of the two men so they can see.

## Leader Notes - Tone: Warm and expressive. Use a sad voice for the blind men, a grumpy whisper for the crowd, and a bright, kind voice when Jesus stops to help. - Duration: About 5 minutes. - Expected answer: Yes. If a child says no, gently smile and say, 'Yes, Jesus did stop! He is the kind Son of David. Let's say yes together.' - Restless child: Invite the child to do the eye-covering motion with you, or let them start coloring while you read the last sentence.