Following Jesus: Home Ideas

Good morning!  Remember that you can always refer to the previous post of classroom ideas for this lesson that can also be repeated or done at home.  This week is all about following Jesus.  Your child will learn to follow Jesus as they follow and obey you.

Bible Truth: Jesus teaches me to follow Him.
Bible Story:  Jesus calls four fishermen to follow Him.
Bible Study: Matthew 4:18; Mark 1:16-20; Luke 5:1-11 

• Read the story of Jesus calling His disciples in your child's Bible.

• Watch this animation/narration of the story with your child.

• Act out the story of Jesus calling the four fisherman using props you have around the house.  Here are some ideas from a mom who did this with her two young children.

• Watch and sing "Peter James and John in a Sailboat" (Always be careful of inappropriate advertisements for your child that may come up before you watch a video on YouTube.)

• Show your child what it means to be a fisher of men.  Pick up flyers for an upcoming service or concert at your church.  Along with your child, invite a neighbor, grocery clerk or friend and share the love of Jesus with them.