| FIVE RICH WOMEN |
| Some people have nice things, but never share them. Do you have any nice things you could share? Joanna was rich and had a lot of money. Her husband had an important job being in charge of King Herod's palace. One day her little boy almost died. But Jesus just spoke a few words, and her little boy was completely well that very minute. So Joanna decided to give Jesus some money for food and hotels so he and his twelve apostles could travel many places to tell people God loves them, and to repent so they would have a better life. Salome was rich and had a lot of money. Her husband owned a fishing business. They had a big house and everything. Jesus chose two of her sons ~ James and John ~ to be his special apostles and lead the new kingdom of God when it came. So Salome decided to give Jesus money sometimes too, to help in his travels. Suzanna was rich and had a lot of money. She not only wanted to give Jesus money, but she also wanted to travel with him and his apostles to help out. Then, when Jesus preached and women decided to follow his good ways, she could give them advice. Joanna and Salome decided to go with Suzanna. Mary Magdalene was rich and had a lot of money. There had been some bad angels called demons in Mary, and Jesus made them leave her alone. Mary Magdalene decided to give Jesus money to help with his travels. She also decided to join the other women to travel with Jesus and help out. Another Mary was rich and had a lot of money. Jesus had made two of her sons ~ Matthew and James Jr. ~ his special apostles. This Mary decided to give Jesus and his 12 apostles money to help pay for food and hotels. She, too, joined the other women to help with the women and children wherever he taught. If you get an allowance, you can use a little of it to help other children. For instance, you could help a child who forgot their lunch money. Or you could take a little toy to a child who doesn't have much. Will you try it? You will make Jesus happy. |