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This resource is designed to allow your family to have time in God’s Word BEFORE your children attend church. Because God’s plan is for parents to be the primary spiritual nurturers of their children’s faith, we want YOU to be the one to introduce this part of The Big God Story to them. For additional support in spiritual parenting and to learn more about creating transforming environments in your home, be sure to pick up HomeFront: A Spiritual Parenting Resource from your church or download at HomeFrontMag.com. You can also access the HomeFront app for your iPhone, iPad, or Android device.
2.8 Jesus Calls His Apostles
• Typically, rabbis would choose their followers (disciples) very carefully. Potential followers would go through years of training and prove themselves to be the best of the best. • It’s very possible the fishermen Jesus pursued had been rejected by other rabbis. • Jesus spent three years mentoring and living life with the apostles. • Jesus used his relationship with the apostles as a model for the close relationship He wants each of us to have with Him.
Part of The Big God Story Luke 5:1–11 Jesus chose 12 apostles as part of God’s big plan for the world.
Your child will learn what following Jesus looks like by watching you. When appropriate, invite her to be a part of your prayer or devotional time.
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Teachable Moments After reading Luke 5:1–11, discuss the following together: • What were the apostles doing before Jesus called them?
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• How can I know God better? • How can I be more like Jesus?
Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ. 1 Corinthians 11:1
Blessing
For more information about blessing your child, see the Blessing section in HomeFront: A Spiritual Parenting Resource.
A blessing to pray over your child: (Insert name of child), may you follow Christ wherever He calls you. © 2014 David C Cook. TruResources are developed in partnership with ROCKHARBOR Church and a national network of family and children’s ministry leaders. All rights reserved.