Key Ideas
Faith Fact
I will follow Jesus.
Faith Verse
John 3:16 (NLT)
“For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.”
Question of the Day: What does it mean to follow Jesus?
Read about It
Read: John 13:12–15
Have you ever played a game of Copycat? Someone is chosen to be the leader and everyone else copies everything the leader says and does. If you have a sibling, they may have done this to annoy you, or you may have played copycat to annoy them! However, in these Scripture verses, Jesus said He wanted His followers to copy Him: “I have given you an example to follow. Do as I have done to you.”
Jesus lived a perfect life and showed us exactly how we should live. He led by example and gave us His Word to show us what to do. When we say yes to following Jesus, it doesn’t mean that we’re going to live perfectly. It simply means that, through the power of the Holy Spirit, we are going to do our best to copy everything Jesus did and live our life the way He lived here on earth. When we live the way Jesus did, we are able to show others who He is and the great love that He has for them!
Talk about It
Question 1. What was Jesus showing His disciples an example of?
Answer 1. He washed their feet and showed them how to serve and love others. (John 13:12–15)
Question 2. Did Jesus just use words to tell us how to live?
Answer 2. No, He showed us by His actions how we should live. (John 13:15)
Question 3. What does it mean to follow Jesus?
Answer 3. Answers will vary.
Question 4. Why is it sometimes hard to follow Jesus’ example?
Answer 4. Answers may vary.
Question 5. What is one area of your life that you want to follow Jesus better in?
Answer 5. Answers will vary.
Pray about It
Jesus, thank You for showing us the perfect example of how to live. Help us to follow You in every part of our life. Amen.