Key Ideas
Faith Fact
I will keep growing closer to God.
Faith Verse
Ephesians 6:13 (NLT)
Put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will be standing firm.
Question of the Day: How can we encourage others to stand up for Jesus?
Read about It
Read: 1 Corinthians 15:58; 16:13–14
In Paul’s letters that he wrote to churches, he sometimes wrote about people’s work for the Lord. He thanked believers in different cities and praised them for their faith and standing firm in Jesus. Paul took a stand for Jesus and never gave up on his commitment to Him. Paul spent his life spreading the gospel and helping new believers wherever they were. He encouraged the believers to keep obeying Jesus even when they had opposition. Paul knew that there would be trials and problems. He knew that believers needed to hear the message of these verses. Paul’s words encourage us too as we read his words and receive strength.
Like Paul, we can encourage others to follow Jesus. Everyone needs to hear the good news of Jesus. Every believer in Jesus has people to share the gospel with that God has placed in their life. We can pray for our friends to be courageous and strong. We can talk to others and share Jesus’ love with them. We can also encourage others to stand up for Jesus. In all these ways, we strengthen believers. We remind them that we are to win as many people as possible for Jesus. Let’s keep working for God. It’s always worth it.
Talk about It
Question 1. What did Paul encourage the believers to do enthusiastically?
Answer 1. Work for the Lord. (1 Corinthians 15:58)
Question 2. Why do you think Paul told the believers to stay strong?
Answer 2. Answers will vary.
Question 3. How have you stood strong in faith and shared the gospel?
Answer 3. Answers will vary.
Question 4. How do Paul’s words still encourage us today?
Answer 4. Answers will vary.
Question 5. How can we encourage others to stand up for Jesus?
Answer 5. Answers will vary.
Pray about It
Dear Jesus, thank You that we can stand strong in You. Thank You for giving us the courage we need to share the gospel and show people that You love them. Help us to encourage others to do the same. Through the help of Your Holy Spirit, we can help the world hear about You. Thank You for using us to do Your amazing work. Amen.