Jesus Heals at the Pool

John 5:1–9

Our true story comes from a part of the Bible called the Gospel of John. John was one of the friends and helpers of Jesus. And the word “Gospel” means “good news!”

There was a special pool in the city of Jerusalem. Many people who were sick or could not walk went there. They hoped the pool would help them get better.


One man had been sick for a very long time—thirty-eight years! He stayed by the pool, waiting and waiting for someone to help him. But no one ever did.


One day, Jesus came to the pool. He saw the man lying there. Jesus asked him, “Do you want to get well?” The man said, “I can’t. No one will help me get into the pool.”


Then Jesus said something amazing: “Get up, pick up your mat, and walk.” Right away, the man was healed! He stood up, rolled up his mat, and began to walk for the very first time in years.


Everyone was amazed. The man was no longer weak. Jesus had made him strong!


Jesus cared about this man, and He cares about us too. When we are sick or hurting, Jesus is with us. He has the power to help and the love to care for us every day.


Jesus helps people who are sick. He cares about you, and you can trust Him to take care of you.


Dear God,

Thank You that Jesus loves and cares for people who are sick. Thank You that He made the man strong again. When we don’t feel well, help us remember that Jesus is with us and cares about us, too. We love You, God.

In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.





Bible Verse: “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”  — John 8:12, BSB

Paraphrase: “I am the light of the world.”



Activities

These activities help preschoolers engage with the story through movement, crafts, music, and storytelling, making the lesson fun and memorable.


1. Healing Mat Game

Objective: Help children remember that Jesus made the man walk again.

Materials: Towels or small mats.

Activity Description: Lay mats or towels on the floor. Have children pretend to lie down like the man who could not walk. Then say together, “Get up, pick up your mat, and walk!” Let them stand up, roll up their mat, and walk around happily.

Talk About It: “Jesus told the man to get up and walk—and right away he was healed!”


2. Helping Hands Craft

Objective: Teach children that we can care for others like Jesus does.

Materials: Paper, crayons or markers.

Activity Description: Trace each child’s hand on paper. Inside the hand outline, help them draw or write ways they can help others (like giving a hug, helping clean up, or saying kind words).

Talk About It: “Jesus cared about the man who was sick. We can use our hands to help and care for people too.”


3. Bandage Stickers

Objective: Remind children that Jesus helps when we are hurt.

Materials: Adhesive bandages, paper, crayons.

Activity Description: Have children draw a simple person on paper. Give them bandages to place on the drawing. Each time they place one, say, “Jesus cares when we are sick or hurt.”

Talk About It: “Bandages help us feel better, but Jesus can heal our hearts and bodies because He loves us.”


4. Music Activity: Song – “Jesus Made Him Walk” (Tune: Mary Had a Little Lamb)

Objective: Celebrate Jesus’ healing power with song and movement.

Materials: None (optional: rhythm instruments like shakers or tambourines).

Activity Description: Teach children this song to the tune of Mary Had a Little Lamb. Encourage them to march around the room as they sing.

        Jesus made the man to walk,
        Man to walk, man to walk.
        Jesus made the man to walk,
        He is strong again!
        Thank You, Jesus, for Your love,
        For Your love, for Your love.
        Thank You, Jesus, for Your love,
        You take care of me!

Talk About It: “The man could not walk until Jesus healed him. Jesus can help us too!”

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