Fri Nov 13

Listen up, little ones

Especially for the littles in your household.

Listen for the word follow and Jesus.

Reading

Luke 9:23-57—Follow Jesus

Optional Reading

Titus 2:1–15

Keys for kids

Also for the littles. Young households might choose, after Keys for Kids, to go directly to praise and prayer.

Following Jesus is worth it.
Not following Jesus is not.
Follow Him with all your being.

Questions

(Some read the ?s before the notes/ ask them after.)

What does it mean to really follow Jesus?
Why should we follow Jesus?
Why should we listen to Jesus?

Catechism

WSC #93

Which are the Sacraments of the New Testament?

The Sacraments of the New Testament are Baptism, and the Lord’s Supper.

(Matthew 28:19; Matthew 26:26-28)

Children's Catechism 120-121

What is the sixth petition?

“And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.”

What do we pray for in the sixth petition?

That God would keep us from sin.

Notes

(See Saturday for authors.)

What does it mean to follow Jesus? Some might think it is a simple matter—read a bit of the Bible, keep some of the commands of Jesus, go to church sometimes, and live a happy life.

Jesus suggests it is far more than that. As Ryle notes, Jesus requires that we every day … crucify the flesh, … overcome the world, and … resist the devil … fight a daily battle, and war a daily warfare.

For many, that is just too much. Many in Jesus’s lifetime turned away when they found it too difficult (John 6:66). Many in our lifetime turn away when they find it too difficult.

But turning away from Jesus gives up your very self—your soul. It’s not worth it. Even if you had everything you think you could ever want in this life, your eternity is torment and God’s just punishment for every sin.

On the other hand, if you give up control over your life and follow Jesus, completely and whole heartedly, you will be satisfied in this life and your eternity will be happy beyond your wildest imaginations. So, follow Jesus. Listen to Him, God’s Chosen One. Follow Him now.

Swedish Method questions

See the Sunday notes for meaning of the symbols.

Praise

Psalm 119k, 22c

Prayer

If you are following Jesus, ask God to help you follow Him with your whole self.
Pray for the hearing of God’s Word preached this Lord’s Day’s.
Pray for a member of our church, for your family, and for a non-Christian friend/family member.