“I” (hold your hands at chest level and point to yourself with both thumbs)
“serve God” (bring your palms together, forming a bowl with your hands. Lift your arms up above you, separating your hands.)
“with my whole heart” (bring your arms down in a sweeping motion. Cross your arms over your chest.)
I Can Have a Good Attitude!
We will learn that Jesus wants us to have an attitude of helping and serving. Others first, not me first.
Following Jesus isn’t complicated. It’s as simple as ABCD. When Jesus washed his disciples’ feet, he showed us that it is important to have the right attitude by putting other people first.
Bible Story
John 13:3-5, 12-17, Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet
Discussion Questions:
What is today’s special word that begins with the letter “A”?
What did Jesus do for his disciples?
Did Jesus help and serve other people?
Does Jesus want us to have that same attitude?
Simple Prayer:
Dear God,
Help me to have a good attitude.
Amen
I Can Be Brave!
We will learn that Jesus helps us be brave and choose to do what’s right even when we are scared. Following Jesus isn’t complicated. It’s as simple as ABCD. When Jesus walked on the water, he showed he was bold and brave. When he invited Peter out on the water, he showed that we can be brave too. We can be brave by trusting Jesus, even when we are scared.
Bible Story
Matthew 14:22-33, Jesus Walks on Water
Discussion Questions:
What is today’s special word that begins with the letter “B”?
Where were the disciples in today’s story?
Who did they see walking on the water?
Can we be brave even when we’re scared?
Simple Prayer:
Dear God,
Help me to always be brave.
Amen
I Can Care For Others!
We can love and care for people the way Jesus did. "Following Jesus isn’t complicated. It’s as simple as ABCD. When Peter and John met a crippled man, they loved him and wanted to take care of him the way Jesus had taught them. Peter healed the man right then and there. We can care for people, just like Jesus did."
Bible Story
Acts 3:1-10, Peter Heals a Crippled Man
Discussion Questions:
"What is today’s special word that begins with the letter “C”?
What was wrong with the man who begged at the temple gate?
What did Peter give the crippled man?
How can we be caring to other people?"
Simple Prayer:
Dear God,
"Help me to care for other people
Amen
I Can Decide to Follow Jesus!
Living a Godly life all starts with deciding to follow Jesus. Following Jesus isn’t complicated. It’s as simple as ABCD. When Jesus met the fishermen, Peter, Andrew, James and John, he invited them to be his followers. They had to make the decision to follow. We can make a decision to be Jesus’ disciples, just like they did.
Bible Story
Mark 1:16-20, The First Disciples
Discussion Questions:
What is today’s special word that begins with the letter “D”?
What did Peter, Andrew, James and John all do for a living?
What did Jesus ask them to do?
Can we make the decision to follow Jesus?
Simple Prayer:
Dear God,
Help us to decide to follow your ways.
Amen