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    Growing in the Word

    Jesus Heals with Mud


    Law
    All sickness is a result of sin in the world.

    Gospel
    Jesus has power to heal all sickness. He
    opens my eyes to see who He really is and heals
    me of my sin with water and His Word.

    Context

    John 9:17
    during pregnancy, for example, or some sin by
    the person himself while still in the womb.
    Jesus debunks that theory altogether (John
    9:35). This mans blindness was no punishment
    but rather an opportunity to show Gods saving
    work. Again, Jesus declares that He is the light of
    the world, and this time He demonstrates it in a
    most tangible way (John 9:67).

    Jesus chooses not to heal the man simply


    Jesus and His disciples are in Jerusalem
    with His spoken word as we see in so many of
    for one of three annual festivalsthe Feast of
    His miracles. Rather, this time Jesus forms a sort
    Booths, also known as the Feast of Tabernacles
    of mud poultice from His own saliva. Jesus wants
    (John 7:2, 37; Leviticus 23:3443). Jesus
    no confusion as to who healed the
    preaching at the feast had nearly
    man; it is solely His work.
    caused some people to stone Him,
    Still, Jesus intends more than
    for He had made some astoundjust
    a physical healing. The pool
    Podcast
    ing claims: He said that all who
    of Siloam (John 9:11) to which
    Visit
    believed in Him would receive
    Jesus sent the blind man was a
    cph.org/teacherspot
    the Holy Spirit (John 7:3739),
    and listen to the
    source from which water was
    Seeds of Faith podcast
    that He was the light of the
    ceremonially drawn on the last
    each week!
    world (John 8:12), even that He
    day of the Feast of Tabernacles.
    was the eternal I am, existing
    Jesus had used this water in His
    long before Abraham (John 8:5859;
    illustration of the Holy Spirit (John
    Exodus 3:1314).
    7:3739). Jesus is, therefore, suggesting that

    Commentary
    On this occasion, Jesus has opportunity to
    apply what all of His claims mean. Seeing a man
    who was born blind, the disciples ask Jesus
    whose sin caused the man to suffer so (John
    9:12). Rabbis of the day taught that afflictions
    were Gods direct judgment upon particular sins.
    When a person was born with a handicap, it was
    assumed to be a punishment either on him or
    on his parentsa wicked thought by the mother

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    very shortly the man would receive much more


    that just his sight; he would receive the gift of
    faith that only the Spirit can give.
    Jesus healed our sin-sickness on the cross at
    Calvary. He reassures us of that forgiveness each
    week as we hear the words of Absolution spoken
    by our pastor. In the Sacrament of the Altar, we
    are again forgiven and renewed in our faith by
    the power of the Spirit.

    Seedlings Devotional Talks

    Jesus Heals with Mud


    Lesson 10

    Text: 1 John 4:711


    Hymn of the Day: God Loves Me Dearly (LSB 392; AGPS 109)
    Visual Helps: An assortment of heart-shaped items (red construction-paper hearts, jewelry, knickknacks, etc.)

    Good morning! How are you today? This is a great day, isnt it? We are glad that
    Jesus is alive and rose from the dead. He lives in us. He lives for us!
    Who knows what these things are? Let students identify each item separately. What is
    something they have in common? They are all heart-shaped. Who can tell me what this
    shape stands for?
    Who can tell me what love means? Allow students to give their definitions. Ask questions for deeper reflection.
    Listen to what God says about love. First He tells us that He is love. If we want
    to know what love is, we learn more about God. Listen to these verses. Read 1 John
    4:711. Who can tell me what these verses mean?
    First, God wants us to love one another. Why is that hard?
    Then the verse says, Love is from God. If it comes from Him, how do we get
    better at loving? (By His presence in our lives)
    How does it say that God shows His love for us? Pause. Yes, by giving us things.
    Does it say He gave a great big birthday present? a nice allowance? good health?
    No! God gives us one thing that no one else could give. God gave the world His only
    Son, Jesus. Jesus came to suffer and die for our sins, and He gives us forgiveness
    and eternal life.
    The verse tells us what love is. Love is not about how we love God. Love is
    about how God loved us first. He loved us with the gift of Jesus, our Savior.
    The love of Jesus is something that we share. We can love others in Jesus place.
    We show them the very best kind of love when we tell them about Jesus and His
    love. His love is the best thing we can share.
    Prayer: Dear God, You are love. Help us to rejoice in your gift and share it with
    others. In Jesus name. Amen.

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    Jesus Heals with Mud


    John 9:17

    [God] cares for you.


    1 Peter 5:7

    color
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    Jesus Heals with Mud


    John 9:17

    [God] cares for you.


    1 Peter 5:7

    color
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    103

    Jesus Heals with Mud


    John 9:17

    [God] cares for you.


    1 Peter 5:7

    color
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    Braille Bible Words


    People who are blind cannot read Gods Word with their eyes. They read by
    using the braille alphabet. The letters in this alphabet are made of raised dots that
    can be felt with ones fingertips. Where have you seen braille used?
    Using the braille alphabet, figure out the following message from Gods Word.

    Braille Alphabet
    A
    l

    B
    l
    l

    C
    ll

    O
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    l
    l

    P
    ll
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    G
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    H
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    Q
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    V
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    ____
    l
    l

    ____ ____
    l
    ll
    l

    ____ ____ ____


    l l
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    l

    ____ ____ ____ ____ ____.


    l
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    l l
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    ____ ____ ____


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    l l
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    ____ ____ ____ ____ ____


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    ____ ____ ____


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    ____ ____ ____ ____


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    l
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    l
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    l ll
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    John 8:12
    For use with Lesson 10

    Reproducible Page 9

    Growing in Christ Middle and Upper Grades 2007 Concordia Publishing House. Scripture: ESV. Reproduced by permission.

    117

    Braille Bible Words


    People who are blind cannot read Gods Word with their eyes. They read by
    using the braille alphabet. The letters in this alphabet are made of raised dots that
    can be felt with ones fingertips. Where have you seen braille used?
    Using the braille alphabet, figure out the following message from Gods Word.

    Braille Alphabet
    A
    l

    B
    l
    l

    C
    ll

    O
    l
    l
    l

    P
    ll
    l
    l

    D
    ll
    l

    E
    l
    l

    F
    ll
    l

    G
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    H
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    ll

    Q
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    l

    R
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    ll
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    S
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    l
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    T
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    J
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    V
    l
    l
    ll

    W
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    ll
    l

    K
    l
    l

    N
    ll
    l
    l

    ____
    l
    l

    ____ ____
    l
    ll
    l

    ____ ____ ____


    l l
    l
    ll ll l
    l

    ____ ____ ____ ____ ____.


    l
    ll
    l l
    l
    l
    ll l ll l
    l
    l l
    l

    ____ ____
    ll l
    l
    l

    ____ ____ ____


    l l
    l
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    l
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    ____ ____ ____ ____ ____


    l
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    ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____


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    ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ,


    l l
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    ____ ____ ____ ____


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    ____ ____ ____


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    l l
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    ____ ____ ____ ____


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    ____ ____ ____


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    ll

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    ____ ____ ____ ____


    l
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    ____ ____
    l ll
    l
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    ____ ____ ____ ____.


    l
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    John 8:12
    For use with Lesson 10

    Reproducible Page 9

    Growing in Christ Middle and Upper Grades 2007 Concordia Publishing House. Scripture: ESV. Reproduced by permission.

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    Craft Guide
    Lesson 10: Jesus Heals with Mud
    Picture Telescope
    Materials: For each project, you will need a cardboard tube (from a roll of paper towels or
    from a roll of gift-wrapping paper cut into sections), construction paper, markers or crayons,
    scissors, and glue.
    Instructions: Cut out a piece of construction paper to fit around a cardboard tube. Look
    through the tube. Draw pictures of things you see on the paper. Glue the paper around the tube.
    Sing Two Little Eyes as you work; thank God for His gift of sight. When they have finished
    making the craft, have the children look through the tubes and describe what they see. Make up
    additional stanzas about what they see to sing to the tune of God Gave Me Eyes.

    Say Lets look through the telescopes we made. What do you see? God has made

    many wonderful things, hasnt He? Encourage them to look at things close up. Let
    them walk around the room and look at Gods beautiful world.

    Options: Omit cardboard tube, and roll pieces of construction paper into tubes. The opening
    on each tube should be slightly larger than an eye so that children dont poke their eye with the
    tube. Glue two tubes together to make binoculars. Add a yarn strap.

    Bible Binoculars
    To Prepare: To make todays craft, you will need cardboard tubes for each student, white
    craft paper, tape, yarn or string, scissors, markers, and glue or a glue stick.
    If you do not have cardboard tubes, cut and roll sections from an old file folder. Staple the
    edges so that they overlap. Tape the two tubes together to form a kind of binoculars. Cut a
    piece of craft paper to fit around one or two cardboard tubes. Write Jesus Opens My Eyes on
    the paper, and then glue that paper around the tube. Tape string or yarn where appropriate so
    that the children can carry the binoculars. Then invite the children to take their binoculars to the
    church sanctuary and look for things that tell them about Jesus.

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