Jesus Helps a Man Hear and Speak

Mark 7:32-37

Our true story comes from a part of the Bible called the Gospel of Mark. Mark loved Jesus and told people about Him. That means Jesus was his teacher. And the word “Gospel” means “good news!”

One day, some people brought a man to Jesus. This man could not hear, and he couldn’t talk. The people knew that Jesus could help him, so they asked Jesus to heal him.


Jesus took the man to a quiet place. Then Jesus did something very special. 


He put His fingers in the man’s ears. Then He touched the man’s tongue. 


Jesus looked up to Heaven and said, “Be opened!”


Right away, the man’s ears were opened, and he could hear! His tongue was healed, and he could talk clearly. The man was so happy, and so were all the people who saw what Jesus did.


The people were amazed. They said, “Jesus does everything well! He even makes the deaf hear and the mute speak!”


Jesus is powerful and kind. He helps people in amazing ways, and He cares for everyone.


Dear God,

Thank You for Jesus, who helps people in amazing ways. Thank You for healing the man who couldn’t hear or talk. Please help us to remember that You love us and care for us every day. We love You, God.

In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.





Bible Verse: The LORD is my helper; I will not be afraid. — Hebrews 13:6, BSB

Paraphrase: God helps me; I’m not afraid.



Activities

These activities will help preschoolers engage with the story of Jesus Healing a Deaf and Mute Man, reinforcing the themes of Jesus’ power, kindness, and care for everyone.


1. “Be Opened” Listening Game

Objective: Help children understand the importance of listening and connect it to Jesus healing the man’s ears.

Materials: None.

Activity: Play a game of “Simon Says,” encouraging the children to listen carefully to instructions. After the game, talk about how the man in the story couldn’t hear until Jesus healed him. Emphasize that Jesus is powerful and helps us in amazing ways.


2. Musical “Speak and Sing” Activity

Objective: Use music to teach children about praising Jesus for His kindness and power.

Materials: A simple worship song or children’s music, rhythm instruments (optional).

Activity: Play a joyful song and encourage the children to sing along or clap their hands. Pause the music occasionally and ask, “What can we say to thank Jesus?” (e.g., “Thank You, Jesus!”). Repeat the game, letting the children enjoy making music and expressing gratitude for Jesus’ love.


3. Ear and Mouth Craft

Objective: Help children connect visually with the story of Jesus healing the man’s ears and tongue.

Materials: Paper, crayons, markers, and scissors.

Activity: Give each child paper to draw a large ear and mouth. Help them color and decorate their drawings. Write on the ear, “Jesus helps us hear,” and on the mouth, “Jesus helps us speak.” Talk about how Jesus cared for the man and how He cares for us, too.


4. Act It Out: Jesus Heals the Man

Objective: Help children remember the story by role-playing.

Materials: None.

Activity: Choose one child to pretend to be the man who can’t hear or talk, and another to be Jesus. Reenact the story, with Jesus putting His fingers in the man’s ears and saying, “Be opened!” Let the child pretend to hear and speak for the first time, expressing joy and excitement. Rotate roles so everyone has a turn.

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