Lesson 1: The Healing of Simon Peter’s Mother-in-Law Objective: To introduce the story of the healing of Simon Peter’s mother-in-law and its significance in the Christian faith.

Materials: - Bible - Pictures or illustrations of Simon Peter’s mother-in-law and Jesus

Procedure: 1. Begin the lesson by asking the learners if they have ever been sick or injured. Ask them how they felt and what they did to feel better. 2. Introduce the story of the healing of Simon Peter’s mother-in-law found in Mark 1:29-31. 3. Read the story aloud or have a volunteer read it. 4. Discuss the story with the learners. Ask them questions such as: - Who was sick? - Who healed her? - How did she react after being healed? 5. Emphasize that Jesus has the power to heal and that we can ask Him for healing when we are sick or injured.

Lesson 2: Gratitude for Healing Objective: To teach the learners the importance of expressing gratitude for every good gift they receive, including healing.

Materials: - Bible - Pictures or illustrations of Simon Peter’s mother-in-law and Jesus - Paper and crayons

Procedure: 1. Begin the lesson by asking the learners if they have ever received a gift or blessing that made them feel grateful. 2. Introduce the story of the healing of Simon Peter’s mother-in-law again. 3. Ask the learners how they think Simon Peter’s mother-in-law felt after being healed by Jesus. 4. Discuss the importance of expressing gratitude for every good gift we receive, including healing. 5. Have the learners draw a picture of something they are grateful for and share it with the class.

Lesson 3: Helping Others Objective: To teach the learners the importance of helping others, just as Jesus helped Simon Peter’s mother-in-law.

Materials: - Bible - Pictures or illustrations of Simon Peter’s mother-in-law and Jesus - Paper and crayons

Procedure: 1. Begin the lesson by asking the learners if they have ever helped someone who was sick or injured. 2. Introduce the story of the healing of Simon Peter’s mother-in-law again. 3. Ask the learners how they think Simon Peter felt when Jesus healed his mother-in-law. 4. Discuss the importance of helping others, just as Jesus helped Simon Peter’s mother-in-law. 5. Have the learners draw a picture of someone they would like to help and share it with the class.

Lesson 4: Faith and Healing Objective: To teach the learners that faith in Jesus can bring healing.

Materials: - Bible - Pictures or illustrations of Simon Peter’s mother-in-law and Jesus - Paper and crayons

Procedure: 1. Begin the lesson by asking the learners if they have ever prayed for healing. 2. Introduce the story of the healing of Simon Peter’s mother-in-law again. 3. Ask the learners how they think Simon Peter’s mother-in-law’s faith in Jesus helped her to be healed. 4. Discuss the importance of having faith in Jesus and how it can bring healing. 5. Have the learners draw a picture of something they would like to pray for and share it with the class.