Jesus and his disciples arrive by boat in the region of the Gerasenes where Jesus heals a man possessed by man demons.
Passage – Luke 8:26-39
Title – Jesus Heals a Demon-Possessed Man
Target Age Group – Ages 4 to 10
Focus Verse – Luke 8:38
Bible Verse Pages
The focus verse for this lesson is:
The man from whom the demons had gone out begged to go with him,
but Jesus sent him away, saying,
“Return home and tell how much God has done for you.”
So the man went away and told all over town how much Jesus had done for him.Luke 8:38 NIV
Coloring pages and copywork are helpful for young children. Coloring pages build creativity and fine motor skills. Copywork enhances their handwriting and spelling skills as they trace or write words or sentences.
Word Search and word scramble Puzzles
You’ll find easy and hard versions of the word search puzzles featuring words from the lesson passage.
Word searches are a fun and engaging way to learn new words and concepts, making them an effective addition to your teaching time.
Puzzle words include –
- Legion
- Pigs
- Afraid
- Cured
- Begged
- Return
- Shore
- Demon
- Tombs
- Commanded
- Seized
- Chained
Take time to discuss the characters, objects, and concepts included in the puzzle.
crossword puzzle
The crossword puzzle clues come directly from the lesson’s scripture passage encouraging kids to use their Bibles to find the answers. All text is from the New International Version.
Maze Pages
You’ll find easy and hard versions of the maze pages, which show Jesus making his way to the man with many demons.
Mazes offer a multitude of benefits for children. They promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills as kids navigate the twists and turns to find the correct path to the exit.
Take time for a quick story review and consider:
- What it felt like to live all alone like that man did.
- Why Jesus wasn’t scared.
- What it felt like to be healed and heard.
- What the townspeople were thinking.
Find and Count Puzzle
The Find and Count or “I Spy” activity page features illustrations from the Bible story. Images include
- Man with demons
- Man healed
- Jesus
- Tombs
- Townspeople
This type of activity page sharpens observation and attention to detail skills as kids search for specific objects within a cluttered scene. A Find and Count page promotes patience and concentration, helping improve focus and cognitive abilities.
Use this activity page to review and discuss the elements of the story.
reflect on god’s character
This story reveals a Jesus who crosses boundaries—geographical, social, and spiritual—to care for someone deeply hurting. Where others saw danger or strangeness, Jesus saw someone beloved. Even when others were afraid or confused, Jesus remained calm and focused on healing and restoration. God’s character is full of mercy, attentiveness, and courage.
Activity Placemat
The activity sheet is filled with engaging activities for ages 4-10 all on a single page.
craft
Help your students remember today’s lesson with a 3D craft. This easy print, cut, and glue craft is available in color and black/white.
