Key Ideas
Faith Fact
We can help new Christians.
Faith Verse
Ephesians 4:3 (NLT)
Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace.
Question of the Day: Why should we help new Christians grow in their faith?
Read about It
Read: Matthew 28:19–20
A person can’t choose to be a firefighter and be ready right away to start fighting large house fires. And someone doesn’t decide to be a surgeon and start working in the operating room right away. These people start out with the basics. They grow in their training by studying and learning from others who know more than they do. As they learn and grow, they develop their skills and learn more about how to do their jobs.
When Jesus commanded the disciples to go into all the world, He said to go and make disciples. Disciples are followers of Jesus. Jesus wants His followers to spend time with new believers, showing them the ropes and helping them when they have questions. He wants His followers to teach God’s Word and show others what it means to live for Jesus. This command that He gave to His disciples long ago continues today. Jesus wants us to help new believers grow in following God.
Talk about It
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Question 1. What command did Jesus give His disciples in today’s Scripture? Answer 1. He said, “Go and make disciples of all the nations.” (Matthew 28:19)
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| Question 2. What did Jesus want new disciples to be taught?
Answer 2. All the commands that Jesus had given His disciples (Matthew 28:20)
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Question 3. What are some ways we can show new Christians what it means to follow Jesus? Answer 3. Answers will vary.
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| Question 4. What could happen to a new Christian who has to figure out following Jesus on their own?
Answer 4. Answers will vary.
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| Question 5. Why should we help new Christians grow in their faith?
Answer 5. We should do this because Jesus wants us to. |
Pray about It
Dear God, help us to be active in helping new people not only come to You, but also learn how to follow You. Amen.