Heroic - Week 1
Every kid wishes they had superpowers, but with Jesus, we don’t need x-ray vision or invisibility to be heroes! In this four-week series, our kids will hear stories about the heroes of the Early Church — the apostles and disciples who used their unique abilities to spread the good news of Jesus. Through their stories, we’ll see that anyone can do great things for God because God gives everyone a mission, the Holy Spirit gives us power, and we’re heroic when we work as a team!
BIG IDEA: Anyone can do great things for God.
READ: Jesus Comforts the Disciples: John 14:1–14; 1 Peter 2:9–10
MEMORY VERSE
Elementary:
"The spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self-discipline."
2 Timothy 1:7 (NIV)
Toddler Twist:
"Jesus gives me power, love, and self-control." 2 Timothy 1:7
WATCH:
Preschool- teaching video
Elementary- teaching video
COLORING: 2 Timothy 1:7
DISCIPLE:
Read 1 Peter 2:9–10 together by having your kids repeat chunks of the verses after you.
Pick a special force of volunteers from your family, based on these Bible verses, for a special team. Please stand up if you think this describes you!
I need people who . . .
Love Jesus
Belong to God.
Want to show others God’s goodness.
Understand how great God is.
Are created by God!
Oh! That is all of us! Because you know how awesome it is to be loved and called by God, we can show everyone you meet how good God is!
We can do great things for God! Ask your family what kinds of “superpowers” they can exercise for the different people in their life. Who can you show love to? Who can you encourage? Be as specific as you can. What can you say or do for people who might be . . . Hurting or sick? Sad or lonely? Hard to love? In need of help? Afraid or lost? Remember, anyone can do great things for God!
Pray: Jesus, you’ve called me to love you each day, to give that same love to all who come my way. Thank you for giving me all that I need to do all the great things as I follow your lead. Amen!
DISCUSS:
Why were the disciples sad when Jesus was talking with them?
What truths did Jesus tell the disciples so that they wouldn’t feel sad?
Whose name would the disciples need to call on should they need anything?
Read 1 Peter 2:9. How are Jesus’ followers described?
Who is someone — real or imagined — that you consider a hero? What makes them a hero in your opinion?
What is something great that you might want to do someday?
What is something great you can do for God right now?