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Sunday 22nd January 2023 – Calling the Disciples Read: Matthew 4:12-23
Andrew told Peter all about Jesus and when Jesus met him he told him to do something that seemed a little unusual. The men had been fishing and Jesus told them to come and follow me. The men immediately dropped their nets and did just that. They gave everything up to follow Jesus. As he went on further there were more fishermen. Again Jesus said follow me, and they left everything to follow Jesus. All the disciples gave up their jobs, lives, families and friends to follow Jesus – they took a risk – but it was well worth it.
Watch:
Who told Simon about Jesus? What did Jesus say to Peter? Why do you think he called him that? What did Jesus tell the brothers to do? What did he say to the other fishermen? How would you feel having to choose to give everything up to follow Jesus?
Do:
Colouring page – https://www.magnifyhimtogether.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Jesus- Calls-Disciples.pdf
Lap book – https://www.magnifyhimtogether.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Lesson-2.pdf
Activity Sheet – https://kidsbibleteacher.com/jesus-disciples-worksheet/%E2%80%8B
Pray: Dear God, help us to learn more like the disciples. Amen
Father in heaven watch over our loved ones.
Keep them by your side.
May they be safe and peaceful, in you may they abide.
Give wisdom to the doctors and nurses too we pray,
renew their strength and bless them for the work they do each day. Send healing and restoration and let them feel your love.
May your Holy Spirit give them rest as gentle as a dove. Amen (Taken from Praying Together)
Share: Can you sing the song ‘I will make you fishers of men.’