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: Why should I follow Jesus?
Read about It
Read: John 8:12
Different religions around the world worship different people and things. Some religions worship things in nature, like trees or the sun. Some religions worship ancestors and people who lived and died long ago. Some people even worship things like money, sports, and entertainment. They walk in spiritual darkness because they worship false gods.
Jesus said He is the Light of the World. Whoever follows Him will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. Jesus is the only way to eternal life. When we follow Him and worship Him alone, we walk in the light and truth of who He is. Following anything or anyone other than Jesus leads only to spiritual and eternal darkness.
Talk about It
Question 1. Who did Jesus say does not have to walk in darkness?
Answer 1. Those who follow Him (John 8:12)
Question 2. What did Jesus say you would have if you follow Him?
Answer 2. You will have the light that leads to life. (John 8:12)
Question 3. How is Jesus different from any other religious figure that people follow?
Answer 3. He is the only way to eternal life. Whoever believes in Him can have eternal life. (John 3:16)
Question 4. Why do you think some people worship and follow things other than Jesus?
Answer 4. Answers may vary.
Question 5. Why is following Jesus different from following anyone or anything else?
Answer 5. Answers will vary.
Pray about It
Jesus, thank You for being the Light of the World. I believe that You are the only way to eternal life. Help me to follow and worship You alone. Amen.