Jesus’ Power to Create

B I B L E  B I T S  &  B I T E S
Devotional for Families

2022 Theme: “Doing Life with Jesus”
Week 9: Jesus’ Power to Create
Weekly Bible Bite: John 9:1-15

Video lesson:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHSf2RhD2As (Douglas Talks – Why did Jesus perform miracles?)

Jesus came to earth as a man, but he was also God. Jesus did incredible miracles that proved he was God. He could make sick people well, he could use a small lunch to feed thousands of people, he could walk on water and even calmed stormy seas. Jesus also showed through his miracles that he had God’s power to create.

One day, when Jesus and his disciples came across a man born blind, Jesus gave him new eyes to see. This miracle reminds us of how God created the first man. God took dirt, shaped it into a man, then breathed into him making him come to life. Jesus spit on the ground and made a mixture of mud. He smeared it on the blind man’s face, then told him to go wash. When he had washed, he could see! Jesus wasn’t just a man…he was also God and had the power of God to create.

Family goal:
Jesus performed miracles to prove he was God. What can you do to prove that you believe he was God? ____________________
[Be sure to pick a measurable goal involving a task so that children will know when they have completed it.]

Weekly verses:
John 5:36, NLT – “But I have a greater witness than John—my teachings and my miracles. The Father gave me these works to accomplish, and they prove that he sent me.”

Family activities:
• Colour the picture of Jesus and the man who was born blind.
• Create a fun toy by adding google eyes—a rock, pompom, whatever you like—to remind you that Jesus gave new eyes to the man born blind.
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Prayer:
Thank you, God that Jesus’ miracles prove to us that he was more than just another guy. He was telling the truth when he told people he was sent by you—he was the promised Messiah. We can believe what he said was true…that he loves us, died for us and all who believe in him can live with him in heaven.