Rabbi (Teacher)
Adapted from the book
I Am: 40 Bible Stories, Devotions, and Prayers About the Names of God
by Diane Stortz
Photo by Jerry Green
Good morning, grandchildren!
I wish I were with you right now so I could give you a
great big hug and tell you how much I love you!
Today’s Scripture is:
“They said to Him,
‘Rabbi,’ which means teacher, ‘where are you staying?’”
John 1:38
Jesus moved from town to town, teaching people in the synagogue (their church) about God. People loved listening to Him and learning from His words.
One day, Jesus went up on a mountainside and sat down to teach His followers. Many people gathered to hear Him. This teaching is known as The Sermon on the Mount.
He taught many important lessons, such as:
Be kind to everyone
Sharing with others
Forgive people when they hurt you
Spend your money wisely and give generously
Do not worry—God will take care of you
How to pray
The Golden Rule: Treat other people like you want to be treated
Jesus is our Teacher, and He teaches us how to live a life that pleases God. We can also thank God for the teachers He uses today—parents, pastors, Sunday school teachers, and others—to help us learn more about Him.
Let’s Pray Together
Father God,
Thank You for sending Jesus to be our Teacher. Thank You for all the important lessons He teaches us. Help us remember them and practice them in our lives.
We love You!
Amen.