Object: Some different kinds of hair; like blond, brown, black, red.

Good morning, boys and girls. How many of you have ever been afraid? Good, we have all been afraid at some time or another. Have you ever been so afraid that you felt like running away? (Let them answer.) I know what that feels like also. You think that if you run fast enough, you will be able to get away from whatever the bad thing is that is making you feel afraid. Let me ask you one more question. Have you ever been afraid of something that you thought might make you die? (Let them answer.) I guess that is what most people are most afraid of no matter how old they are.

Jesus knew what it was like to be afraid. People tried to frighten him all the time. Many people who stayed with him were afraid, and sometimes they w…