Key Ideas
Faith Fact
I will lead others.
Faith Verse
Matthew 28:19 (NLT)
“Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.”
Question of the Day: How can I help make disciples of all the nations?
Read about It
Read: 2 Timothy 1:5–7, 13–14
Before firetrucks were used to put out fires, people came together to form what was called a bucket brigade. When there was fire, people grabbed empty buckets and formed a line that started at a water source and ended at the fire. Carefully, buckets of water would be passed down the line until the last person in the line threw the water on the fire to put the fire out. Everyone in the line had to work together to make sure that water was not spilled, buckets weren’t dropped, and that water got to the fire as quickly as possible.
Think of Jesus as water and your life as a bucket. God wants us to bring His water, Jesus, to others—so we must keep sharing about Jesus with them! Jesus is our greatest treasure, and God wants for us to tell others about Him so they can choose to follow Him. We can pass on the truths of God’s Word from person to person. As we all pass it on, the people of the world will have a chance to hear about Jesus. There will be growing disciples of Jesus who will continue to pass on His good news to others until He comes again.
Talk about It
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Question 1. In our Scripture reading, which two people passed on their faith to Timothy? Answer 1. Timothy’s grandmother Lois and Timothy’s mother Eunice, who passed their faith on to Timothy (2 Timothy 1:5)
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| Question 2. If you’re nervous about telling others about Jesus, what are the three things God has given us to help us?
Answer 2. Power, love, and self-discipline (2 Timothy 1:7)
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| Question 3. Can you name someone who has taught you about Jesus? What are some of the ways that person taught you?
Answer 3. Answers will vary. |
| Question 4. What are some ways you can teach the truth to those around you?
Answer 4. Answers may vary.
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| Question 5. Who helps us guard the truth, and where does He live?
Answer 5. The Holy Spirit who lives within us (1 Timothy 1:14) |
Pray about It
God, thank You for the people in my life who taught me about You. Help me carry Your truths to those around me and be part of making disciples of all the nations. Amen.