05.03.2020 - Children's Bible Story - Jesus Healed the Official's Son (John 4:46-54)

Summary

In this story, Jesus returns to Cana, where he had performed his first miracle. A royal official from Capernaum seeks Jesus' help to heal his dying son. Despite Jesus' remark about people only believing through signs and wonders, the official remains persistent. Jesus assures him that his son will live, and the man believes him. On his way home, the official learns that his son recovered at the exact moment Jesus made his promise. The miracle strengthens the faith of the official and his entire household.

Takeaways

• 🚶‍♂️ Jesus traveled to Cana, where he performed his first miracle by turning water into wine.
• 🍷 The speaker humorously mentioned preferring water to be turned into soda instead of wine.
• 🏥 A royal official's son was very sick, prompting the official to travel from Capernaum to Cana to seek Jesus' help.
• 🙏 The official pleaded with Jesus to come and heal his dying son.
• 🙌 Jesus remarked that people would not believe in him unless they saw signs and wonders.
• 💡 Despite Jesus' comment, the official persisted in his request for help.
• 🗣️ Jesus told the official that his son would live, and the official believed him.
• 🏃 As the official traveled home, his servants met him with the good news that his son was alive.
• ⏰ The official realized that his son’s recovery happened exactly at the moment Jesus said, 'Your son will live.'
• 🙏 Because of the official’s faith and Jesus' miracle, the official and his entire household came to believe in Jesus.

Q & A

What was the first miracle that Jesus performed in Cana?

Jesus' first miracle in Cana was turning water into wine at a wedding.

What was the royal official's request to Jesus?

The royal official requested Jesus to come and heal his son, who was very sick and close to death.

Where did the royal official travel from to meet Jesus?

The royal official traveled from Capernaum to Cana to meet Jesus.

What did Jesus say to the royal official when he asked for help?

Jesus told the royal official, 'Unless you see signs and wonders, you will not believe in me.'

Did the royal official give up after Jesus' initial response?

No, the royal official persisted and asked Jesus again to come before his son died.

What promise did Jesus make to the royal official?

Jesus promised the royal official, 'Go, your son will live.'

What happened when the royal official returned home?

When the royal official returned home, his servants met him with the news that his son was alive and had recovered.

At what time did the royal official's son get better?

The son’s fever left at 1:00 in the afternoon, which was the exact time Jesus said, 'Your son will live.'

How did the royal official react after learning his son was healed?

The royal official put his trust in Jesus after realizing the healing happened at the exact moment Jesus promised it.

What impact did the royal official’s faith have on his household?

Because of the royal official's faith, everyone in his household believed in Jesus as well.