VBS Wonder Junction

Devotion 3: Wonder-Working Power

Intro: I am Mustache Max, and I ride with the Black Licorice Posse. Wonder Junction isn’t big enough for Jumpin Jim and me. So I ran him out of town.

I heard from the towns people that you had never heard the marvelous tale of Jesus Christ. The greatest hero who ever lived.

Review former lessons

Wonder of Jesus’ birth

Angel Visits Mary

Shepherds with Angels

Wise Men with Gifts

Tiny: Why does her name have to do with Jesus’ birth? Why does Jesus’ birth matter?

Memory Verse: John 1:14 “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.”

Jesus at the Temple

Jesus grew in wisdom, in stature, and in favor

Jesus had a birthday, siblings, oldest child in his family.

He lived in Nazareth with his family, and helped his father as a carpenter.

What is your favorite food? Jesus ate, and enjoyed good food.

Jesus used the restroom like you and me, because he was truly human.

Jesus slept.

Jesus listened and obeyed his parents.

Jesus visited the temple and the men, who worked at the temple and studied the Bible, marveled at Jesus’s wisdom and knowledge of God.

Wolf Pup (Junior): Jesus’ father taught Jesus many things. Why does it matter that Jesus was a child?

Verse: Luke 2:52 “And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and man.”

Wednesday’s Lunch: Worship Jesus

Big Truth (Nugget of Truth): "If you put all the rulers and kings of the world together from all time, Jesus has more power than all of them combined."

Who would win?

🥊 Who Would Win This Battle?

A cheetah wearing roller skates vs. A kangaroo with a pogo stick? (Who would win a race across the playground?)

A firefighter armed with a super-soaker vs. A dragon with a cold? (Who would put out the most fire—or sneezes?)

A giant pancake vs. A team of 10 hungry kids with forks? (Who would win the breakfast battle?)

A robot who can only dance vs. A chicken who knows karate? (Who would win the ultimate talent show fight?)

A pirate with a water balloon cannon vs. A ninja riding a dolphin? (Who would win the splash zone showdown?)

Animal Battle: Who Would Win?

A lion vs. A grizzly bear? (Who would win in a forest showdown?)

An elephant vs. A rhino? (Who would win in a head-to-head charge?)

A gorilla vs. A tiger? (Who would win in a jungle battle?)

A crocodile vs. A great white shark? (Who would win if they met in shallow water?)

A bald eagle vs. A red-tailed hawk? (Who would win in a sky-high duel?)

🦸 Superhero Battle: Who Would Win?

Spider-Man vs. Black Panther (Who would win in a super-speed climbing race?)

Wonder Woman vs. Captain Marvel (Who would win in a strength challenge—lifting a school bus?)

Batman vs. Iron Man (Who would win in a gadget-building contest?)

The Flash vs. Superman (Who would win a race around the world?)

Hulk vs. Thor (Who would win in a hammer vs. smash battle?)

📖 Intro Scripture: John 8:58–59

“Before Abraham was, I AM.”

Explain: Jesus claimed to be God—and showed it through miraculous power!

🩺 1. Power Over Sickness – Mark 1:29–31

Kids lie down on towels; imagine having a fever

Read/retell story; at healing, they jump up and start “serving”

Reveal poster section: SICKNESS

Discussion: Jesus heals completely—He is God!

🌊 2. Power Over Nature – Mark 4:35–39 (Video with Sound)

Simulate storm: lights off, flashlights, thunder pan, spray bottle

Read/retell story; at Jesus’ command, everything calms

Reveal poster section: NATURE

Discussion: Only God can calm storms—Jesus is God!

💔 3. Power Over Sin – Mark 2:1–12

Lie down again—pretend paralyzed

Retell story; at healing, they pick up “mats”

Reveal poster section: SIN

Discussion: Jesus forgives sins—our greatest need!

⚰️ 4. Power Over Death – Mark 5:21–24, 35–42

Teacher lies “still” as if dead

Kids gather and pretend to mourn

At the miracle moment, the teacher rises

Reveal poster section: DEATH

Discussion: Jesus brings life—He conquered death!

🎯 Wrap-Up Thought

Ask: “Can anyone else do these things?”

Reinforce: Only Jesus is God the Son!

3. Teach It! Part 2 – Jesus’ Ministry Years (5 minutes)

Objective: Help kids learn true/false facts and reinforce who Jesus is.

Game Setup: If TRUE, pretend to shot guns in the air; if FALSE, act like you just got shot. .

Later round: TRUE = cowboy hat, FALSE = cowboy boots

Ask 8–10 fun facts (see full list in source), including:

Jesus got married when he was 28 and had a baby boy named Bullseye → False

Jesus had no home of his own during his ministry years → True

Jesus is God → True

Jesus never ate food or drank water → False

Jesus went to the bathroom → True

Jesus got tired and slept → True

Jesus has power over nature, sin, death → True

4. Animal Pal & Application (Time Varies)

Objective: Connect animal pal (Mighty) to the truth of Jesus’ power.

Show Mighty the Bison poster

Ask: “Why do you think Mighty is our pal today?”

Hand out Wonder Junction Maps and Mighty stickers

Discussion Prompts:

What blew your mind about Jesus today?

Why do Jesus’ miracles still matter today?

Gospel Connection:

"We all need forgiveness because we’re all sinners. Sin separates us from God, but Jesus—God the Son—has the power to forgive, heal, and give new life. That’s why He came."

Memory Verse: John 8:58–59

“Before Abraham was, I AM.”