Following Jesus
Jesus said if we want to follow Him, we must first do this to ourselves.
What is deny ourselves?
The 40-day season before Easter when Christians focus on growing closer to Jesus.
What is Lent?
The cross reminds us of the sacrifice Jesus made for us.
What is when Jesus died for our sins?
Jesus said whoever wants to save their life will do this to it.
What is lose it?
Jesus said our soul is worth more than money, toys, or anything in the world.
What is our soul?
Jesus asked His followers to pick this up and follow Him.
What is the cross?
Some people give up candy, video games, or sweets during Lent to focus more on God.
What is fasting or giving something up?
Taking up our cross means being willing to do this for Jesus even when it is hard.
What is obey Him?
Doing the right thing even when it is difficult shows this quality.
What is obedience?
Something we do during Lent to help others and show God’s love.
What is helping or serving others?
This means trying to live the way Jesus wants us to live.
What is following Jesus?
Talking to God and spending time with Him.
What is prayer?
Jesus carried this wooden object before He was crucified.
What is a cross?
Choosing not to do something we want so we can follow Jesus better.
What is sacrifice?
The holiday at the end of Lent that celebrates Jesus rising from the dead.
What is Easter?
The book of the Bible where we read “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself.”
What is Matthew?
Doing kind things for others because we love Jesus.
What is serving others?
When we take up our cross, we choose God’s way instead of this opposite choice.
What is our own way?
A time when we choose prayer instead of playing games could help us grow closer to this person.
Who is Jesus?
The kind of treasure Jesus wants us to focus on—things that last forever.
What are heavenly treasures?
Jesus promised that when He comes again, He will reward people for what they have done.
Who is the Son of Man (Jesus)?
The special day that begins Lent when many churches place ashes on people’s foreheads.
What is Ash Wednesday?
The place where Jesus was crucified.
What is Golgotha (Calvary)?
Jesus taught that gaining the whole world isn’t worth losing this.
What is your soul?
Following Jesus helps us grow closer to God and live with Him forever in this place.
What is Heaven?