Sermon
The Fox and the Hen
Recommended Age:
Preschool
Theme
Jesus sorrows over Jerusalem.
Object
Tell the story about "The Fox and the Little Red Hen" (see story and picture below sermon)
Scripture
“O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones God’s messengers! How often I have wanted to gather your children together as a hen protects her chicks beneath her wings, but you wouldn't’t let me." Luke 13:34 NLT
Do you know what a fox says? A fox says, "What does the fox say?" A fox is sneaky! Do you know what a hen says? A hen says, "Cluck, cluck, cluck!" A hen is a mama chicken.
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There was once a little red hen. She was walking around saying, "Cluck, cluck, cluck!" A sneaky fox wanted to catch her. But the little red hen was smart! She got away from the fox. The fox couldn't catch her!
Jesus told people about a fox and a hen too. Some mean people wanted to hurt Jesus. They were like the sneaky fox. But Jesus was strong! Jesus said, "I'm not scared of that fox!"
Then Jesus said something very sweet. He said, "I love you like a mama hen loves her baby chicks. A mama hen keeps her babies safe under her wings. I want to keep you safe too!"
Can you flap your arms like wings? Flap, flap, flap! That's how a mama hen covers her babies. Jesus loves us like that! He wants to keep us safe and warm.
Jesus loves you SO much! When you're scared, Jesus is there. When you need a hug, Jesus loves you. When you feel sad, Jesus cares for you. Jesus never goes away!
Let's pray: Dear Jesus, thank you for loving us like a mama hen loves her babies. Keep us safe and close to you. We love you! Amen.
"The Fox and the Little Red Hen" Story
"The Fox and the Little Red Hen" Picture
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