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Friday, July 12, 2024

Gospel for the Mass: Mark 7:31-37 (The Healing of a Deaf Man)







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Mark 7:31-37



Activities

loyolapress.com- Background on the Gospel and activities for groups and families

4catholiceducatiors.com- Resources on the Sunday Readings (Mark)

sermons4kids.com- Jesus Heals A Deaf Man object lesson with coloring page, group activities, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin, etc.

sermons4kids.com- He Does All Things Well object lesson with coloring page, group activities, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin, etc.

wordsunday.com- Bobbie’s Hope (scroll down to Gospel)

web.archive.org - Jesus Heals A Deaf & Mute Man lesson with activities

ministry-to-children.com- Jesus Heals a Deaf Man (Mark 7:24-37) Sunday School Lesson

ministry-to-children.com- Jesus Heals a Deaf Man (Mark 7:31-37) Children’s Sermon Lesson

missionarlington.org- Mark 7:31- Mark 7:31-37 lesson with activities

jesus-without-language.net- Be open (healing deaf man)- Mark 7 (lesson with activities)

rclblectionary.com- Mark 7:31-37 Primary Lesson

rclblectionary.com- Mark 7:31-37 Intermediate Lesson

rclblectionary.com- Mark 7:31-37 Junior High Lesson

daniellesplace.com- Sign Language Bible Verse Review

The Catholic Toolbox- What Can Teens Do For Gospel For The Mass Activities?

textweek.com- Lectionary, Scripture Study and Worship Links and Resources



Coloring

catholicmom.com- Scroll down to the date for Sunday Coloring Page

sermons4kids.com- Jesus Heals a Deaf Man

web.archive.org- Jesus Heals A Deaf & Mute Man page 4

emmanuel-windows.blogspot.com- He Hath Done All Things Well clip art to color

adventbirmingham.org- Mark 7:31-37

catholicherald.org- Mark 7:31-37

chatswoodbaptist.com- Jesus Heals The Deaf Man

stushieart.com- Jesus Heals Deaf Man (scroll down to this)

lambsongs.co.nz- Jesus Heals Mans Ears & Tongue Bible story mini books and one page printable Bible stories to color



Crafts

sermons4kids.com- Jesus Heals A Deaf Man group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- He Does All Things Well group activities (crafts)

hebidsthemcome.com- Jesus Heals a Deaf Man craft

web.archive.org- booklet to put together and color (page 6 & 7)

ministry-to-children.com- Jesus Heals a Deaf Man: Bible Craft Ideas from Mark 7:31-37



Games

sermons4kids.com- Jesus Heals A Deaf Man group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- He Does All Things Well group activities (games)

resourcewell.s3.amazonaws.com- Silent Hunt (page 3) and Speak His Praise Balloon Bounce (page 8)

missionarlington.org- Hands-on Activities for Jesus Heals a Deaf Man (page 5)

daniellesplace.com- Practice Speaking Without Talking Activity & Act Out The Story

word-sunday.com- Stuffed Ears Game



Puzzles/Worksheets

web.archive.org- Dot-to-dot page 8

sermons4kids.com- Jesus Heals A Deaf Man (Word Search)

sermons4kids.com- He Does All Things Well (Word Search)

web.archive.org- Word Search

sermons4kids.com- Jesus Heals A Deaf Man (Decoder)

sermons4kids.com- He Does All Things Well (Decoder)

sermons4kids.com- Jesus Heals A Deaf Man (Crossword)

sermons4kids.com- He Does All Things Well (Crossword)

4catholiceducators.com- Crossword

web.archive.org- Crossword

sermons4kids.com- Jesus Heals A Deaf Man (Fill in the Blank)

sermons4kids.com- He Does All Things Well (Fill in the Blank)

web.archive.org- Take Home Activity Page with questions and fill in the blanks (page 9)

catholicmom.com- Scroll down to the date for Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, Word Search, etc.

catholickidsbulletin.com- Download a FREE bulletin to help your kids learn more about our Catholic Mass. Each week's bulletin contains coloring pages for a saint and activities based on the Gospel. The coloring pages may also include a maze, dot-to-dot, find the picture, and many other activities.

sdc.me.uk- Mark 7:31-37 Worksheet

thekidsbulletin.com- Mark 7:31-37 Kid’s Bulletin

gracebibleny.org- Compassion for People – Matthew 15:29-39; Mark 7:31-8:9 (scroll down to Fill in the Blank questions at bottom that can easily be made into a worksheet)

studyandobey.com- Mark 7:24-37 Bible Study Guide – Helping A Gentile Woman And A Deaf Man (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

web.archive.org- Bible Discussion Group Study Questions (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

bethlehem.church- Sermon Discussion Questions: He Has Done All Things Well (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

christchurchnyc.com- Bible Study Questions Mark 7:31-37 (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)


From Google AI Mode

Observation Questions
• The Journey:
Trace Jesus' path in verse 31. Why might he have taken such a long, indirect route through Sidon to reach the Sea of Galilee?
• The Request: Who brought the man to Jesus, and what specifically did they "beg" Jesus to do for him?
• The Method: Identify the specific actions Jesus takes in verses 33–34. How do these actions differ from his other miracles?
• The Language: What is the meaning of the Aramaic word "Ephphatha"?
• The Command: What instruction did Jesus give to the crowd afterward, and how did they respond?

Interpretation Questions
• Privacy:
Why did Jesus take the man away from the crowd to heal him privately? What does this reveal about his concern for the man's dignity?
• Senses: Since the man was deaf, how might Jesus' physical actions (touching ears, spitting, looking to heaven) have served as "sign language" to communicate what he was about to do?
• The Sigh: Verse 34 mentions Jesus "sighed deeply." What does this groan suggest about his emotional response to human suffering and brokenness?
• Prophetic Connection: Compare verse 37 with Isaiah 35:5-6. How does this miracle identify Jesus as the Messiah?
• Creation Imagery: How do Jesus' actions (using spit and touch) echo the Genesis 2:7 account of God forming man from the dust?

Application Questions
• Spiritual Deafness:
In what ways can a person be "spiritually deaf" today? What prevents us from hearing God’s voice?
• Intercession: The man was brought to Jesus by others. Who in your life needs you to "bring them to Jesus" through prayer or invitation?
• Trusting the Method: Jesus healed this man differently than he healed others. How can you trust God when He chooses to work in your life in an unexpected or "strange" way?
• Proclamation: The crowd could not stop talking about what Jesus had done. What has God done in your life that you find it difficult to keep silent about?
• Compassion: How can we better support individuals in our own communities who feel marginalized or "voiceless"?



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