1.The Four Fishermen
What were the names of the four fishermen Jesus called?
Simon Peter, Andrew, James, and John.
What did Jesus tell the fishermen to do?
He told them to follow Him.
How quickly did Simon Peter and Andrew follow Jesus?
Immediately.
What did Jesus say He would make the fishermen become?
"Fish for people" of "Fishers of people".
A new student is sitting alone. What could you do to show the love of Jesus?
Sit with the student, invite the student to join you, or speak kindly to the student.
According to Matthew 4:18, which two brothers were casting a net into the sea when Jesus saw them?
Simon Peter and Andrew.
Does following Jesus mean only walking behind Him? What else does it mean?
It means learning from Him, trusting Him, and living His way.
What does the word “obey” mean?
To do what someone with rightful authority tells us to do.
Does “fishers of people” mean catching people with a real net? Explain.
No. It means helping people hear and understand the good news about Jesus.
Your friend offers to let you copy homework. What should you do?
Refuse to copy, tell the truth, and take responsibility for your own work.
What were James and John doing when Jesus called them?
They were mending their nets in a boat with their father.
Why did the fishermen obey Jesus even though He interrupted their work?
They recognized that Jesus had authority and that His call was more important.
Is delayed obedience the same as immediate obedience? Explain.
No. Delayed obedience means we are choosing to wait instead of responding right away.
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What is the good news Christians share with others?
Your younger sibling breaks something you love. What should you do before you speak?
Pause, calm down, pray, and choose words that are truthful but not hurtful.
What did James and John leave behind to follow Jesus?
They left their boat and their father.
Name one thing a child can do this week to follow Jesus.
Such as read the Bible, pray, forgive someone, tell the truth, or show love.
You broke something and no one saw you. What would obeying Jesus look like?
Tell the truth, admit what happened, apologize, and take responsibility.
Name two ways a child can point someone to Jesus.
Such as showing love and care, telling the truth about Jesus, inviting someone to church, or living faithfully.
Your friends are making fun of another student and say, “We are only joking.” How could you follow Jesus in this situation?
Refuse to join in, ask them to stop, comfort the student, or get help from an adult.
What was the same about the way both pairs of brothers responded to Jesus?
They followed Jesus immediately and left their work behind.
A person says, “I follow Jesus because my family goes to church.” What important part is missing?
Following Jesus must be a personal response of faith, trust, and obedience.
Do Christians obey Jesus to earn His love and salvation? Explain.
No. Christians obey because Jesus has loved, saved, and changed them.
Should Christians never trick or force people to believe in Jesus? Explain.
Christians should share the truth with love and allow people to respond honestly.
You make a wrong choice after promising to obey Jesus. What should you do next?
Confess the wrong, ask for forgiveness, receive Jesus’ grace, and choose His way again.