Key Ideas
Faith Fact
I can know the truth.
Faith Verse
Romans 12:2 (NLT)
Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.
Question of the Day: What does it look like to follow Jesus?
Read about It
Read: Matthew 16:21–24
Have you ever been tempted to play instead of work? It can be hard to choose to obey your parent’s instructions to clean your room instead of watching TV or playing video games. In today’s Bible verses, Jesus was frustrated with Peter. The enemy was using Peter against Jesus. But Jesus knew what He must do and that it would be hard.
We all face temptations to live a relaxing and comfortable life. But Jesus never promised us that life with Him would be easy. Jesus suffered for us on the Cross. His followers must also take up their cross and endure whatever challenges come their way. Following Jesus means we give up our own plans to follow Him. No matter how difficult it gets, we can trust Jesus and remember how much He has done for us.
Talk about It
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Question 1. What did Jesus tell the disciples that the elders, priests, and religious teachers would do to Him? Answer 1. “He would be killed, but on the third day he would be raised from the dead.” (Matthew 16:21)
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| Question 2. Who did Jesus say was using Peter’s words to tempt Him?
Answer 2. Satan, the devil (Matthew 16:23)
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| Question 3. Why do you think Peter rejected what Jesus was saying about His death?
Answer 3. What Jesus said didn’t fit what Peter thought would happen. Answers will vary.
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| Question 4. How do you think Peter felt after Jesus’ rebuke?
Answer 4. Answers will vary.
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| Question 5. What does it look like to follow Jesus?
Answer 5. Answers will vary.
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Pray about It
Dear Jesus, help us to give up our own plans, pick up our cross, and follow You. Amen.