This particular miracle of Jesus healing the man blind from birth is only recorded in John. This miracle is notable for several reasons:
Do you like to play in the mud?
Today, we are going to learn about a time when Jesus made mud with his own spit and used it to do something really amazing!
Read story from a Children's storybook Bible for younger children.
For older children, read the story from an age-appropriate Children's storybook Bible or read directly from the Bible.
Scripture for Kids to Read Aloud: John 9:1-23
First, ask the children if they have any questions about the story. What to do if you don't know the answer?
Scripture As Jesus went along, he saw a man who was blind. He had been blind since he was born. John 9:1
Supplies blindfold
Scripture As Jesus went along, he saw a man who was blind. He had been blind since he was born. John 9:1
Supplies blind fold, obstacles, such as a chair, table to crawl under, etc
Heads up! Picture of the blind man needs to be laminated.
Scripture After he said this, he spit on the ground. He made some mud with the spit. Then he put the mud on the man's eyes. John 9:6
Supplies Laminated picture of Blind Man, bowl of mud, paint brush, blindfold, damp cloth
Scripture After he said this, he spit on the ground. He made some mud with the spit. Then he put the mud on the man's eyes. John 9:6
Supplies paper, crayons, blindfolds
Scripture As Jesus went along, he saw a man who was blind. He had been blind since he was born. John 9:1
Supplies braille books, check your local library
Scripture After he said this, he spit on the ground. He made some mud with the spit. Then he put the mud on the man's eyes. John 9:6
Supplies dirt, water, small containers, paper, paintbrushes
Scripture As Jesus went along, he saw a man who was blind. He had been blind since he was born. John 9:1
Supplies brown paper bags, small objects or toys
Scripture After he said this, he spit on the ground. He made some mud with the spit. Then he put the mud on the man's eyes. John 9:6
Supplies large cardboard cut out of a person, thick mud