Living Like Jesus
2 Peter 1
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
Bigs Discussion Questions
What are some of the things Peter said that a Jesus follower should try to have? (goodness, knowledge, self- control, patience, brotherly affection, and love)
What did Peter want believers to remember about Jesus? (He died on the cross to take away their sins.)
Why does God invite us into His family and give us life with Him forever? (because of Jesus)
Who helps us live like Jesus? (Jesus)
How does the Holy Spirit help Christians? The Holy Spirit comforts us, shows us our sin, and guides us as we live for God’s glory.
Elementary Discussion Questions
What did Peter say God has given us? (everything required for life and godliness, 2 Peter 1:3)
What should we have along with faith? (goodness, knowledge, self-control, endurance, godliness, brotherly affection; 2 Peter 1:5-7)
Why did Peter want to remind believers of these things they already know? (he knew he would soon die, and wanted to affirm the truth again before he did, 2 Peter 1:12-14)
Why is it important to live for God?
Help kids think through the God’s purpose for us. We were created to glorify and love Him. We cannot be truly happy apart from His plans for us. After faith in Jesus, our mission is to lead others to Jesus. If we say we love Jesus, and live as though we do not, our witness is ineffective.
What are ways we can grow in godliness?
Guide kids to think about practical steps they can take to help them grow in their walk with Christ—such as reading their Bibles daily, gathering with other believers to learn about God, praying, and worshiping God. Remind kids that doing these things can’t save them, but will help them grow in godliness if they are saved by grace through faith.
Who does the work of growing us in godliness?
Discuss the combination between the Holy Spirit’s power to change us, and our responsibility to live for God. Help kids see that we cannot change ourselves, but that with the Holy Spirit’s power, we will be able to work towards loving and obeying God.
Watch the Videos
Remember the 3 B’s
Big Picture Question: How does the Holy Spirit help Christians? The Holy Spirit comforts us, shows us our sin, and guides us as we live for God’s glory.
Big Idea: Peter instructed believers to live like Jesus.
Bible Verse to Memorize - His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence - 2 Peter 1:3
Practice Catechism
Question 9: What does God require in the first, second, and third commandments?
Answer: First, that we know God as the only true God. Second, that we avoid all idolatry. Third, that we treat God’s name with fear and reverence.
