- Text:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+10%3A40-42&version=CEB
- Link to all the readings for this Sunday:
https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/texts.php?id=148
- Jesus Teaches the Disciples About Welcoming Others As We Would Welcome Him – Kid-style
*Being a big fan of “just telling the story” to children and not try to use object lessons that young children can’t make the connection with, I try to find links to the actual stories. They don’t always exist out there. Nor do all of the stories of the Bible translate into children’s stories. So, we will do our best to provide children’s Bible stories, messages, videos, etc. that tell the story or the message of the story in this space.
Commentaries & Study Tools
https://www.biblestudytools.com/commentaries/matthew-henry-complete/matthew/10.html
https://www.biblestudytools.com/commentaries/matthew-henry-concise/matthew/10.html
https://www.biblegateway.com/resources/matthew-henry/Matt.10.16-Matt.10.42
https://www.blueletterbible.org/rsv/mat/10/40/s_939042
https://biblehub.com/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/10.htm
Art
Music
*(In preparing the disciples, Jesus calls them to welcome all… and teaches that all who welcome others, welcome Him, too. How will we show welcome to all?)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Dhtu8Pss1Y&list=RD3Dhtu8Pss1Y&start_radio=1&t=61 (original/praise) – music starts at about 4:58 of the video. *I think this is my favorite*
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-Bwe5xzQAA (South African hymn traditional)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0gZe_cTe8Y (children’s hymn)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVX9bka72JM (South African hymn)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6N0V0wfCFto (original/scripture lyrics)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mN5jeiAMP7c (country style)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBOpBFBINJ4 (contemporary w/interpretive movement)
Prayers
https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/prayers.php?id=148
Podcasts
https://www.pulpitfiction.com/notes/proper8a
*(this podcast also includes lots of resources, including Bible Study and questions, ideas from Pinterest to engage, etc.). Go to link and find the date for the Sunday you wish to study. Click that and you’re golden!)
https://www.workingpreacher.org/brainwave.aspx?podcast_id=1273
*(this podcast also includes additional resources, such as the additional lectionary readings and commentaries for each reading.)
Activities for Adults & Couples
http://www.vibrantfaithathome.org/item/make-yourself-at-home
*(Consider how you can use this activity to “Welcome others” by serving them.)
Activities for Young Adults
http://www.vibrantfaithathome.org/item/take-what-you-need-2#.XvOvYyhKhPY
*(This one is a simple, but potentially really effective way to show a simple act of welcome!)
http://www.vibrantfaithathome.org/item/what-s-for-dinner-2#.XvOvxShKhPY
*(When the shoe is on the other foot, how you receive welcome can also be a gift!)
Activities for Teens
http://www.vibrantfaithathome.org/item/eating-together-well-2#.XvOxVChKhPY
*(Just as Jesus taught His disciples to welcome all, we can even show welcome to our own family in our very own homes. Try this activity before the next one…)
http://www.vibrantfaithathome.org/item/no-longer-strangers-2#.XvOwuShKhPa
*(In preparing His disciples, Jesus tells them to welcome all… and that all who welcome others, also welcome Him. Try this at home to make strangers into friends!)
Activities for Young Families
http://www.vibrantfaithathome.org/item/pastoral-call-2#.XvOymChKhPY
*(Jesus called His disciples to welcome ALL… and all who welcome others, welcome Him, also. Sometimes welcoming all means welcoming the people we don’t usually think about needing welcome. Take a look!)
http://www.vibrantfaithathome.org/item/stand-up-for-others-2#.XvOzeShKhPY
*(Sometimes welcoming others starts with standing by their sides. Check out this one!)
Devotionals
*(interactive devotional – for all ages – written by young people).
https://www.thethoughtfulchristian.com/Content/Site115/Basics/59264TheseDaysJ_00000030786.pdf
*(Daily devotions for the month of June)