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Friday, July 18, 2025

Gospel for the Mass: Matthew 11:2-11 (The Messengers from John the Baptist, Jesus’ Testimony to John)







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Matthew 11:2-11



Activities

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

4catholiceducators.com- Resources on the Sunday Readings (Matthew)

sermons4kids.com- The Gos-Pill of Jesus Christ object lesson with coloring page and puzzles

sermons4kids.com- The Gifts That Jesus Bring object lesson with coloring page, group activities, puzzles, quizzes, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- Star Light, Star Bright object lesson with coloring page, group activities, puzzles, quizzes, worship bulletin

sundayschoollessons.com- Even from Prison, John the Baptist Prepares the Way for Jesus lesson

ministry-to-children.com- Children's Sermon (Matthew 11:2-11) "Signs of the Messiah" Object Lesson

kids-bible-lessons.org- Children’s Sermon Object Lesson (Matthew 11:2-11) Proof and Promises

sundayschool.works- Matthew 11:2-11 (John the Baptist) Sunday School Lessons and Activities

dskidsermons.com- Matthew 11:2-11 object lesson

word-sunday.com- Beauty In The Desert And In Prison (scroll down to Gospel)

word-sunday.com- Holiday Outreach

rclblectionary.com- Matthew 11:2-11 Primary Lesson

rclblectionary.com- Matthew 11:2-11 Intermediate Lesson

rclblectionary.com- Matthew 11:2-11 Junior High Lesson

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- Matthew 11:4-5

supercoloring.com- John the Baptist in Prison

thecatholickid.com- Saint John the Baptist in Prison (scroll down to this)

sermons4kids.com- Thank you, God, for Jesus.

mscperu.org- Matthew 11:2-11 clipart

servicioskoinonia.org- Matthew 11:2-11 clipart

thecatholickid.com- John the Baptist in prison

Drawn to the Gospels (Year A) Matthew 11:2-11 (page 4)

sermons4kids.com- Candle of Joy

stushieart.com- Candle of Joy



Crafts

sermons4kids.com- The Gifts That Jesus Brings group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- Star Light, Star Bright group activities (crafts)

ministry-to-children.com- Craft Ideas for Jesus and John the Baptist (Matthew 11:2-11) Proof of God’s Promises (Prophecy Match Poster & Far-Off View Binoculars

childrensbiblelessons.blogspot.com- scroll down to this craft Manasseh, A Wicked King Repents (change this to John the Baptist in prison and today’s Bible verse)



Make a bookmark of your favorite verse from today’s Gospel.

Bookmarks

Make a bookmark of your favorite verse from today’s lesson.

dltk-cards.com- Make your own bookmark from your favorite passage from today’s lesson.

creativity-portal.com- Blank bookmark templates. Three 2” x 8” blank rectangle bookmarks to download and print. Trim for smaller bookmark size. Use for collage, mixed media, and other bookmark making fun.

handmadecharlotte.com- Back to School Lacing Bookmarks Craft

meaningfulmamma.com- Bible Bookmark Craft

freekidscraft.com- Several different kinds of bookmarks to make

activitiesforkids.com- Make your own bookmarks and print them out.



Games

sermons4kids.com- The Gift That Jesus Brings group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- Star Light, Star Bright group activities (games)

The Catholic Toolbox- Play memorization games to learn prayers or scriptures.



Puzzles/Worksheets

sermons4kids.com- The Gifts that Jesus Brings (Word Search)

sermons4kids.com- The Good News of Jesus Christ (Word Search)

sermons4kids.com- Star Light, Star Bright (Word Search)

web.archive.org- Word Search

sermons4kids.com- The Gifts that Jesus Brings (Decoder)

sermons4kids.com- Star Light, Star Bright (Decoder)

sermons4kids.com- The Good News of Jesus Christ (Decoder)

sermons4kids.com- Star Light, Star Bright (Decoder)

sermons4kids.com- Star Light, Star Bright (Mystery Math)

sermons4kids.com- The Gifts that Jesus Brings (Crossword)

sermons4kids.com- The Good News of Jesus Christ (Crossword)

sermons4kids.com- Star Light, Star Bright (Crossword)

4catholiceducators.com- Crossword

web.archive.org- Crossword

sermons4kids.com- The Gifts that Jesus Brings (Multiple Choice)

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.

sermons4kids.com- The Gifts that Jesus Brings (Fill in the Blank)

sermons4kids.com- Star Light, Star Bright (Multiple Choice)

sdc.me.uk- Matthew 11:2-11 Worksheet

thekidsbulletin.com- Matthew 11:2-11 Kid’s Bulletin (scroll down for this)

studyandobey.com- Matthew 11:1-19 Inductive Bible Study – Discussion Questions and Teaching Points (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

gracebibleny.org- Dealing with Doubt – Matthew 11:2-6; Luke 7:18-23 (scroll down to Fill in the Blank questions at bottom that can easily be made into a worksheet)


From Google AI Overview

Key Questions from Matthew 11:2-11
• John's Doubt:
Why would John the Baptist, who previously identified Jesus as the Messiah, send disciples to ask if Jesus was truly the one who was to come?

• Jesus's Response:
How does Jesus's answer, focusing on the fulfillment of Isaiah 35 (blind seeing, lame walking, etc.), serve as both a message of hope and a challenge for John to examine the evidence in the scriptures?

• Messianic Expectations:
Why does John's question reflect a popular expectation of a powerful political ruler, rather than the spiritual, healing, and good-news-bringing Messiah that Jesus portrays?

• The Greatest of All Time vs. The Least in the Kingdom:
How can Jesus declare John the "greatest born of women" yet state that the "least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than John"?

• The Nature of the Kingdom:
What does the passage reveal about the kingdom of heaven and the forceful nature of its entry, contrasting it with the established human systems that oppose it? • Faith and Offense: Why does Jesus pronounce a blessing on those who take "no offense" at him? What is the significance of "offense" in the context of faith and discipleship?

• The Mystery of Divine Revelation:
Why does Jesus say God has "hidden these things from the wise and learned and revealed them to little children" (v. 25)?



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