Jesus Helps a Man See

John 9:1-12

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!”

One day, Jesus was walking with His friends, the disciples. They saw a man sitting by the road. This man was blind, which means he couldn’t see. He had been blind ever since he was a baby.

The disciples asked Jesus, “Why was this man born blind? Did he do something wrong?”

Jesus shook His head and said, “No, this happened so that God’s power can be shown in him.” Jesus was going to help the man in a special way to show God’s love.

Then Jesus did something surprising! He bent down, spit on the ground, and made some mud with the dirt. He gently put the mud on the man’s eyes and said, “Go wash your eyes in the pool of Siloam.”

The man went to the pool and washed his eyes, just like Jesus said. When he opened his eyes, he could see! For the first time in his life, he saw people, trees, the sky, and the bright sun.

The man was so excited! He went back to his town, and everyone was amazed. They said, “Isn’t this the man who was blind?”

Some people said, “Yes, it’s him!” But others said, “No, it just looks like him.”

The man told them, “I am the one! Jesus healed me. He put mud on my eyes, and now I can see!” The people were amazed at what Jesus had done.

Key takeaway for preschoolers

Jesus has the power to heal and show God’s love. He cares about us and helps us in amazing ways.


Dear God,

Thank You for taking care of us, just like Jesus took care of the disciples in the storm. Thank You for being with us when we feel scared and for keeping us safe. Please help us to trust You no matter what happens. 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 help preschoolers engage with the story through movement, crafts, music, and storytelling, making the lesson fun and memorable.


1. Mud and Water Sensory Play

Objective: Help children connect with the story by exploring mud and water.

Materials: A shallow tray, dirt, water, and small cups or spoons.

Activity: Let the children mix dirt and water to make mud, just like Jesus did in the story. As they play, remind them how Jesus used mud to help the blind man see. Then, pretend to “wash” the mud off their hands and talk about how the man’s eyes were healed when he washed in the pool.


2. “Jesus Helped Him See” Song (Musical Activity)

Objective: To help children celebrate the gift of sight and remember that Jesus has the power to heal and show God’s love.

Materials: None (optional: simple hand motions)

Activity: Teach the children the following song using the familiar melody This Old Man (Public Domain). Encourage children to:

• Gently cover their eyes during the first line
• Pretend to wash their face during the second line
• Open their eyes wide and smile during the final lines

Sing the song slowly at first, then repeat it with joyful energy.

Song: “Jesus Helped Him See” (to the tune of “This Old Man”)

        Blind man sat by the road one day,
        Je—sus—  helped him see.
        Wash your eyes in the pool,” He said,
        Now I see! Yes, I see!

You may repeat the song and invite the children to sing the last line (“Now I see! Yes, I see!”) louder each time.

Talk About It: “The man could not see, but Jesus helped him. What are some beautiful things you are thankful to see?”


3. Draw What You See

Objective: Help children reflect on the gift of sight.

Materials: Paper and crayons or markers.

Activity: Ask the children to draw pictures of things they love to see, like family, animals, or nature. As they draw, talk about how Jesus helped the man see these kinds of wonderful things for the first time. Remind them that Jesus cares about us and helps us in special ways.


4. Act It Out: Jesus Heals the Blind Man

Objective: Retell the story through role-play.

Materials: None.

Activity: Assign roles: one child can be Jesus, one the blind man, and the others can be the townspeople. Reenact the story, with Jesus putting “mud” on the blind man’s eyes (pretend or use imaginary mud) and the blind man washing it off to see. Let the townspeople ask, “Is this the man who was blind?” Afterward, talk about how amazing it was that Jesus healed the man.

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