GrowKids Family Devotional

September 21, 2025

MR. CLEAN - JESUS HEALS A MAN WITH LEPROSY

MARK 1

Discuss

This week we begin our New Testament study looking at the miracles that Jesus performed. Today’s miracle is Jesus healing the man with leprosy. It is interesting that Jesus did not have to touch the man to heal him – in fact there was a great risk of Jesus contracting leprosy when he touched the unclean man. Yet Jesus not only healed the man by laying hands on him, but gave us an example of how important it is to reach out to those who feel left out, abandoned, and otherwise not a part of community, like the man with leprosy. Review the story with your family and talk about different types of people that may feel left out and ways that you can bring the love and healing power of Jesus to their lives.

Weekly Challenge

Bible Connection: Jesus healed the man with leprosy and showed him love when others kept their distance. Challenge: This week, each family member looks for at least one way each day to show kindness to someone who might feel “left out” or “unclean.” Examples: Sit with someone new at lunch, write a kind note to a classmate, neighbor, or coworker, help with chores without being asked, encourage someone who looks sad. After each act of kindness, share with your family at the end of the day how your act of kindness was received and how you were like Jesus in showing kindness.

Power Verse

"Jesus was filled with compassion. He reached out his hand and touched the man. ‘I am willing,’ he said. ‘Be clean!’"

Mark 1:41

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