Matthew 4; 9; Mark 1–3; Luke 5–6

Continue the conversation throughout the week with your kids by asking them questions pertaining to the lesson from Sunday at Redemption Kids.

The questions asked below were asked on Sunday during our time at Redemption Kids. Take some time to read the passage together, discuss the questions, watch a BRAND NEW video of the lesson, memorize the Bible verse, and remember the big idea of this week!

Ask the Questions

Minis/Littles Discussion Questions

What were Simon Peter and Andrew doing when Jesus saw them? (fishin )
What did Jesus say to them? (“Follow Me, and I will teach you to fish for people ”)
Who were the other fishermen esus saw fixing their nets before Jesus called them? (James and John)
What was Matthew’s job? (He was a tax collector.)
What was the special job Jesus gave His disciples? (work with Jesus and tell others about Him)
Why did Jesus become human? Jesus became human to rescue sinners.

Bigs/Elementary Discussion Questions

What did Jesus say He would teach His disciples to do? (fish for people, att. 4:19)
What were some things Jesus’ disciples left behind to follow Him? (nets, boats, family, jobs, and so forth; Matt. 4:20-22; 9:9)
With whom did Jesus eat and spend His time? (sinners and tax collectors, Matt. 9:10)
Why does Jesus love sinners? Help kids understand that everyone is a sinner, and Jesus loves all people because we are created in God’s image. Jesus wants to see people repent of sin, turning to God to be saved. He loves sinners and rescues them. He helps us turn away from sin and glorify God instead.
What might we lose by following Jesus? Guide kids to talk about the cost of loving and obeying Jesus. Help them think about the ways others might react to them, the influence they may lose, or the persecution they may face. Remind the kids that, in some places, following Jesus may even cost a person her life.
What can we gain by following Jesus? Discuss the unending joy and eternal life we have with God when we have faith in Jesus. Point kids to the hope they have in life: that we gain new purpose, can resist sin, and are filled with the oly Spirit’s power. Point kids also to the hope we have for the future: that Jesus will return and fix all that sin has b oken. On that day, we will reign with Christ as children of God.