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Session 9
FOR THE
The Woman with the Crooked Back
LEADER Sunday, Jan 30, 2022
Luke 13:10-17 Younger Kids: K-2nd Grade
While Jesus was increasingly hated by the religious leaders, Luke tells us that Jesus
continued to teach in the synagogues, evidence that not all religious leaders wanted ill to
befall Jesus. On this particular day as Jesus was preaching, He saw in the congregation a
woman who had been disabled for 18 years. Luke sheds light on her condition by telling his
readers that the woman had been gripped by an evil spirit in such a way that there was no
seeming way of escape.
Taking compassion on the woman, Jesus announced that she was healed from her
physical disability, and she was instantly able to stand upright. Her healing led her to praise
God for the deliverance.
Instead of encouraging the crowds to glorify God as well, the synagogue leader chided
Jesus for performing a healing on the Sabbath day. The leader went as far as to publicly
call Jesus out by announcing for all to hear that the Scriptures require work to be done on
six days. When Jesus chose to heal the woman, He broke the Sabbath rules by performing
work. It is interesting to note that the synagogue leader did not credit the healing to
God but instead credited Jesus with performing the miracle. Perhaps some had begun to
recognize Jesus for exactly who He was.
Jesus responded by explaining the meaning of the law to which the leader clung. For
centuries, the religious leaders had continued to create additional laws to ensure that none
of the commandments were broken. Their attempt to pigeonhole every situation ended up
burdening the Jewish people even harder. Jesus called for common sense in the application
of the law and asked if there was anyone who would not care for their own animals—even
on the Sabbath day. Jesus’ question was not answered verbally because those in attendance
that day were not only completely embarrassed but they had to also stand by while the
crowds rejoiced over Jesus’ words.
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SESSION FOCUS
BIBLE PASSAGE: Luke 13:10-17
MEMORY VERSE: Acts 16:31a
BIBLE VERSE: 1 John 3:18
TEXT TRUTH: Jesus showed that we should care for those in need.
BIBLE SKILLS SPOTLIGHT: Locate the names of prominent Bible people in the books where
their stories are recorded.
BIBLE STUDY APPLY THE TRUTH ACTIVITIES
(35 MINUTES) (20 MINUTES) (20 MINUTES)
¨ Jump In: “Feeding ¨ Explorer Guides: Bibles, ¨ Bible Skills: Item 16:
Trough Etching” (Slide) Explorer Guides, pens “Who’s in the Bible?”
¨ Examine the Text: ¨ Review: dry erase board (Poster Pack), foam balls
Bibles, Item 8: “Text and marker ¨ Move: Item 17: “Trough”
Truth 9” (Poster Pack), ¨ Missions: play food, (Poster Pack), Item 34:
Item 12: “Christ paper plates, painter’s “Donkey” (Printables),
in Context: Luke” tape tacky putty, blindfolds
(Printables) ¨ Make: large poster board,
¨ Play the Video: Explore washable paints, marker,
the Bible on Location smocks
video ¨ Explore: slips of copy
¨ Memory Verse: paper, pen, plastic bowl
Item 2: “Acts 16:31a”
(Poster Pack), 2 poster
boards, markers, scissors
¨ Prayer: Family Cards
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THE WOMAN WITH THE CROOKED BACK
Luke 13:10-17 CHRIST IN CONTEXT:
The Book of Luke gives a
Jesus was teaching in a synagogue (SIN uh gahg) on the Sabbath when detailed description of the
He saw a woman who had been hurt by an evil spirit. For 18 years the life of Jesus. Jesus was
described as the Son of
woman’s back had been hurt and she could not stand up straight. When
Man who came to save all
Jesus saw the woman, He told her, “Woman, you are free.” Then He people—Jews and Gentiles.
touched her, and instantly she was healed and began to praise God. Because Jesus was fully
human, He was tempted and
But the leader of the synagogue became upset that Jesus had worked to suffered like we do. Luke
heal someone on the Sabbath day. The leader told the crowd that work showed that Jesus cares for
was only allowed for six days of the week. No one was supposed to work on people and can understand
when we face hard times.
the Sabbath day. The leader thought that working to heal someone on the
Sabbath day was wrong.
But Jesus asked, “Doesn’t everyone untie his donkey or ox from the feeding
trough on the Sabbath and lead it to water? This woman has been hurt by
Satan for 18 years—shouldn’t she be freed on the Sabbath day?”
Jesus understood that some work was necessary on the Sabbath day.
People cared for their animals on the Sabbath day. And God cared even
more about people! It was right and good for Him to heal the woman.
Healing the woman honored God.
All of the people who didn’t like Jesus were bothered after hearing His
words. But the rest of the crowd celebrated all of the wonderful things Jesus
was doing.
DON’T FORGET TO SEND HOME
THESE FAMILY RESOURCES
EACH WEEK:
• “Explore the Bible at Home”
(Printables)
• Explore the Bible: Kids
Family Cards
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BIBLE STUDY (35 MINUTES)
TOOLS: Need an Opening Activity? Choose one of the activities in the Activities
• Jump In: “Feeding Trough section and adapt it to introduce the session.
Etching” (Slide)
• Examine the Text: Bibles, JUMP IN
Item 8: “Text Truth 9” (Poster • Display the “Feeding Trough Etching.”
Pack), Item 12: “Christ in • Greet children as they arrive and begin a game of farm animal charades.
Context: Luke” (Printables) Allow children to take turns acting out a farm animal while others guess.
• Play the Video: Explore the Play several rounds.
Bible on Location video
• Ask: “What’s your favorite farm animal?” (Answers will vary.)
• Memory Verse:
• Say: “Did you know that donkeys were very common animals during
Item 2: “Acts 16:31a” (Poster
Pack), 2 poster boards,
Bible times? In fact, donkeys are related to today’s object. Our object is a
markers, scissors Feeding Trough Etching.”
• Prayer: Family Cards • Ask: “Do you know how this relates to today’s Bible story?” (Answers will
vary.)
• Say: “Jesus talks about how people cared for their donkeys by unhitching
them on the Sabbath. Now we will hear why He said that in our Bible
story.”
EXAMINE THE TEXT
• Ask: “Do you know where to find today’s Bible story in your Bibles?”
• Encourage the kids to find Matthew, which is the first book of the New
Testament. Tell them to turn two books over from Matthew and they
will find the Book of Luke.
• In your own words, tell the first part of the Bible story. Stop when you
have told the first paragraph. Select a volunteer to read Luke 13:10-11
and another to read verse 12-13. Continue telling the rest of the Bible
story.
• Display the Text Truth: Jesus showed that we should care for those in
need.
• Say: “The religious leaders did not show care for those in need. When
a woman who was sick for 18 years came to Jesus, He saw her and had
compassion. He healed her! Instead of being happy that the woman was
healed, the religious leaders became angry.”
• Continue: “They complained that Jesus worked on the Sabbath, which
was against their laws. They thought working to heal someone on the
Sabbath day was wrong. But Jesus showed that we should care for
those in need. He did not listen to the religious leaders. He knew it
was right to help people and show them God’s love. Healing the woman
honored God.”
• Display the “Christ in Context: Luke” printable and remind kids of how
the Book of Luke helps us discover more about Jesus.
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PLAY THE VIDEO
• Play the Session 9 video.
• Ask: “What special event was Joel preparing for? Where did Joel
volunteer? Who did Joel meet? How can you care for someone in need?”
MEMORY VERSE
¨ Bible Verse Option: The Memory Verse activity each week is focused on the
monthly Memory Verse, Acts 16:31a. If your kids quickly memorize the Memory
Verse, you may opt to challenge them to learn an additional weekly Bible Verse.
This week’s Bible Verse is 1 John 3:18.
¨ Write the Memory Verse on each poster board. Cut the poster boards into 2 large
puzzles.
• Display the “Acts 16:31a” poster. Form two groups and invite each to
work together to put the Memory Verse puzzle together. Set a two-
minute timer. Once solved, mix up the groups again and this time, set a
one-minute timer for the kids to solve the puzzle. Ask two volunteers to
recite the Memory Verse.
PRAYER
• Distribute Family Cards.
• Say: “Jesus showed that we should care for those in need.”
• Ask kids for prayer requests, and invite a volunteer to pray.
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APPLY THE TRUTH (20 MINUTES)
TOOLS: EXPLORER GUIDES
• Explorer Guides: Bibles, • Distribute Explorer Guides and help kids locate today’s pages.
Explorer Guides, pens • Review the “Feeding Trough Etching.”
• Review: dry erase board and • Lead kids to read the situations in “Helping Those in Need” and tell a
marker friend their thoughts.
• Missions: play food, paper • Select a couple of volunteers to read “Back Facts.”
plates, painter’s tape • Guide kids to examine the “Animals in the Bible.”
• Help boys and girls complete the “Bible Story Review.”
REVIEW
¨ Print short phrases on the dry erase board about events from today’s Bible story.
These should not be in sequential order.
• Remind the kids that Jesus showed that we should care for those
in need. Invite volunteers to come to the board and number the events
in order. Allow other kids to help if the volunteer needs assistance.
Continue to review the Bible story.
MISSIONS
¨ Before group time, make a start line across the floor with painter’s tape.
• Say: “In New Orleans, where Bobby and LaKeisha Williams are church
planters, hurricanes are a regular part of life. In 2020, Hurricane Laura
struck Louisiana, and it was one of the strongest storms to ever hit the
area. Volunteers through the North American Mission Board were some
of the first people on the scene, and they served around 400,000 meals
to people who had been affected by the hurricane! Maybe someday one of
you will volunteer to go and help by serving food and doing other things
to show Jesus’ love to people who have been through a disaster.”
• Group the kids into two teams. Give each team a plate with play food on
it.
• Say: “We’re going to have a relay race to see which team can serve up food
the fastest! Your job is to take the plate of food to the other side of the
room and touch the wall. Then bring the plate back and hand it to your
teammate. If you drop any food, pick it up and go back to the start line!”
• After the race, ask the kids to think of what they might say to someone
who has been through a disaster. What could they say as they serve them
a plate of food that would show the love of Jesus? Encourage the kids to
say something like that to someone this week.
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ACTIVITIES (20 MINUTES)
• Select one or more of the activities to complete as time allows. MAK EXPL MOVE
MAK
E
OR
EXPL MOVE BIBLE S
E
HITCH THE DONKEY
E
OR
KILL
E
TO THE TROUGH
S
WHO’S IN THE BIBLE?
Tools: Item 17: “Trough” (Poster Pack), Item
Tools: Item 16: “Who’s in the Bible?” (Poster 34: “Donkey” (Printables), tacky putty,
Pack), foam balls blindfolds
er. ¨ Make multiple copies of the “Donkey”
• Display the “Who’s in the Bible?” post and
nam es of the peop le and wha t laminate.
Review the
e the
they did. Mention which book in the Bibl
• Say: “Jes
Jesuus
s showed that we should care for
person’s stor y is located in.
names those in need. When the religious lead
• Say: “It is helpful to know some of the ers
n this complained about Jesus healing a sick
of the people in the Bible. We can lear
g their nam es. We can begi n to woman, Jesus used an example about
by practicin the
le in way people care for their donkeys. He
find the names of prominent Bible peop said
rded people take care of their animals’ need
the books where their stories are reco s on
and rem emb er whe re the Bible men tions the Sabbath, so why shouldn’t He take
care of
from
their stories. Let’s review some people people’s needs on the Sabbath as well
? While
us we play our game, let’s remember Jesu
the Bible now and play a game to help s’
rememb er whe re the Bibl e men tions their encouragement to care for those in need
as
stories.” we play!”
balls • This game is played similarly to Pin
• Form groups of 3-4 kids and distribute the Tail on
to each grou p. the Donkey. Instead of pinning the tail
on the
to one donkey, players will be blindfolded and
• Invite groups to toss or roll the ball will
another and read a pers on’s nam e from attempt to “hitch” the donkey to the trou
gh.
e • Form two teams. Award points base
the poster and say one fact about the Bibl d on how
person. close players are able to “hitch” or plac
e their
donkeys to the trough. The team with the
most points at the end of the game wins
.
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ACTIVITIES
MAK EXPL MOMVA
EK BIBLEEX
S PL
M
E
E
OR
OR
KILL
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HEALED WITH A TOUCH HELPING HANDS
S
Tools: large poster board, washable paints, Tools: slips of copy paper, pen, plastic bowl
marker, smocks ¨ Before group, print ideas for ways to help
others onto slips of paper. Fold and place
• Remind children that Jesus healed the them into a plastic bowl.
disabled woman with a touch. Distribute ¨ Some ideas can include: cleaning your room,
smocks to protect children’s clothing. sweeping the floor, washing the dishes,
Jesus showed that we should care
• Say: “Jesus cleaning the garage, sharing a toy, taking out
for those in need. He healed the disabled the trash, wiping off the table, reading to a
woman with a touch. Let’s make a mural with friend, and so on.
our hands so we can remember that Jesus
wants us to also care for those in need.”
• Explain what it means to pantomime.
• Together, create a mural with everyone’s
• Invite volunteers to choose a slip of paper
handprint . Print the words Healed with a
one at a time from the bowl. Encourage
Touch at the top of the poster.
volunteers to pantomime the action on the
paper.
• Say: “We can do so much with our hands
to help others. Jesus helped the disabled
woman with one touch from His hands. Jesus
showed that we should care for those in
need. We pantomimed, or used our hands
to act out, ways to help others. Which one of
these actions can you do this week?”
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