Show Notes
Kids learn how Jesus chose twelve ordinary people to be His disciples and invited them to follow Him. Through the calling of fishermen and a tax collector, we see that Jesus didn’t choose perfect people—He chose sinners He loved and came to save.
🌟 What Kids Will Learn:
What a disciple is and what it means to follow Jesus
Why Jesus chose ordinary people—not famous or important ones
How Jesus called fishermen and a tax collector to follow Him
That Jesus doesn’t wait for people to be perfect before loving them
Why Jesus came to save sinners and invites us to follow Him too
📖 Bible Passage:
Matthew 4:18–22
🧠 Big Truth:
Jesus came to save sinners. He lovingly calls ordinary people to follow Him and uses them to share the good news about who He is.
🏡 Try This at Home:
🐟 Read Together: Read Matthew 4:18–22 as a family and talk about what the disciples left behind to follow Jesus.
💬 Tell a Story: Ask a family member or friend who follows Jesus when they first decided to follow Him.
🙏 Pray Together: Thank God that He loves and calls imperfect people—including us.
👣 Follow Jesus This Week: Talk about one way your family can follow Jesus through love, kindness, or obedience.
🎶 Song Featured:
Jesus Came to Save Sinners by The Village Kids
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