- Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6
Mark 1-16 (The Gospel of Mark), Acts 12:12, 1 Peter 5:13
Helper, Writer, Friend of Peter
Once upon a time, there was a man named Mark. His full name was John Mark, and he lived a long, long time ago when Jesus was teaching people about God’s love. Mark wasn’t one of Jesus’ twelve special helpers, but he loved Jesus and wanted to help tell His story.
Mark had some big adventures! He traveled with two super cool guys named Paul and Barnabas. They were like Jesus’ messengers, going to faraway places to tell people about Him. At first, Mark went with them, but one time he got a little scared or tired and went back home. Later, though, he grew braver and joined them again. He didn’t give up!
Mark also had a friend named Peter, who was one of Jesus’ closest helpers. Peter told Mark all about the amazing things Jesus did—like walking on water and helping sick people get better. Mark listened with big eyes and a happy heart. Then, he decided to write it all down in a book we now call the Gospel of Mark. It’s like a superhero story about Jesus, full of action and love!
Mark’s mom had a house where people who loved Jesus would meet to pray. So, Mark grew up knowing how special Jesus was. He wasn’t a big leader like Paul or Peter, but he was a helper who used his words to share God’s story with the world. And that made him pretty awesome!
“Jesus said to them, ‘Come, follow me!’” – Mark 1:17 (Simple Version)
– Mark traveled with Paul and Barnabas but went home once before coming back.
– He learned about Jesus from Peter and wrote the Gospel of Mark.
– His mom’s house was a meeting place for Jesus’ friends.
Mark shows us that even if we’re scared sometimes, we can still help Jesus in our own way.
Writing about Jesus made His story last forever, so we can know Him too!
– Draw a picture of Jesus doing something amazing from Mark’s book (like calming a storm).
– Pretend to be a helper like Mark and write a short note about something Jesus did.
– What’s your favorite Jesus story that Mark might have written?
– How can you help tell others about Jesus, like Mark did?
Mark’s book is the shortest Gospel—it’s like a quick, exciting adventure story about Jesus!
Luke 1-24 (The Gospel of Luke), Acts 1-28, Colossians 4:14
Doctor, Writer, Friend of Paul
Jesus loves everyone and came to bring joy and hope!
A long time ago, there was a man named Luke. He wasn’t one of Jesus’ twelve special helpers, but he had a big heart and a curious mind. Luke was a doctor, which means he knew how to help people when they were sick or hurt. But he didn’t just fix bodies—he wanted to share God’s love, too!
Luke became friends with a man named Paul, who traveled everywhere telling people about Jesus. Paul was brave and strong, and Luke went with him on some of his trips. Luke listened to all the stories about Jesus—how He helped people, taught them, and even came back to life after He died. Luke thought, “Wow, everyone needs to know this!”
So, Luke started asking questions and talking to people who had seen Jesus with their own eyes. He was like a detective, collecting all the clues about Jesus’ life. Then, he wrote it all down in a book called the Gospel of Luke. He didn’t stop there—he also wrote another book called Acts, about all the amazing things Jesus’ friends did after He went to heaven.
Luke wasn’t loud or bossy. He was gentle and kind, and he loved learning. Because he wrote everything down so carefully, we can read about Jesus today and feel like we’re right there with Him. Luke’s stories show us that God loves everyone—even you and me!
“For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” – Luke 19:10 (Simple Version: “Jesus
came to find and help everyone!”)
– Luke was a doctor who traveled with Paul.
– He asked people about Jesus and wrote the Gospel of Luke and Acts.
– He showed how much Jesus loves us all.
Luke teaches us that asking questions and learning about Jesus helps us grow closer to Him.
His stories remind us that Jesus cares about every single person!
– Play “detective” and find three things in Luke’s book about Jesus helping people.
– Make a little “doctor kit” and pretend to help someone, then tell them Jesus loves them.
– What’s one way Jesus helped someone in Luke’s story?
– How can you show someone Jesus’ love today?
Luke is the only Gospel writer who tells us about baby Jesus in the manger—how cool is that?
