Followers
Followers is a 6-week series where kids will learn how to be better followers of Christ from the lives of Jesus' very own disciples.
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Elementary
About This Curriculum:
Perfect for elementary kids, ages 5-12
6 weeks of teaching materials
Includes large group and small group resources
Includes JumpStart3 video/audio bundle for series verse ($15 value!)
Available as an instant download
Includes a high quality bumper video, graphic slides, and social media images
Series Verse: "Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock." (Matthew 7:24-25 NIV)
Each Week Includes:
Series and weekly verse
A Takeaway statement
Large group game
Skit
Message/Object Lesson
Small group discussion
Small group game/activity
Review questions
Take-home card
Printable service notes
Week 1:
Disciple - Peter
Bible Story - Peter Speaks Up (Matthew 16:13-19; 17:1-8)
Today's Takeaway - I will be bold about following Jesus.
Weekly Verse - "The wicked run away when no one is chasing them, but the godly are as bold as lions.” (Proverbs 28:1 NLT)
Week 2:
Disciple - Andrew
Bible Story -Andrew Shares Jesus with Peter (John 1:35-42)
Today's Takeaway - I will share Jesus with everyone I know.
Weekly Verse - "Yet preaching the Good News is not something I can boast about. I am compelled by God to do it. How terrible for me if I didn’t preach the Good News!” (1 Corinthians 9:16 NLT)
Week 3:
Disciple - Nathanael
Bible Story - Nathanael's Disbelief (John 1:43-51)
Today's Takeaway - I will believe in Jesus even though I can't see Him.
Weekly Verse - "Then Jesus told him, 'You believe because you have seen Me. Blessed are those who believe without seeing Me.'" (John 20:29 NLT)
Week 4:
Disciple - Matthew
Bible Story - Matthew Leaves Everything (Luke 5:27-28)
Today's Takeaway - I will give up anything to follow Jesus.
Weekly Verse - "So you cannot become My disciple without giving up everything you own.” (Luke 14:33 NLT)
Week 5:
Disciple - Mary (from Bethany)
Bible Story - Mary Anoints Jesus (John 12:1-8)
Today's Takeaway - I will follow Jesus with a humble attitude.
Weekly Verse - "If you are wise and understand God's ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom." (James 3:13 NLT)
Week 6:
Disciple - James and John
Bible Story - James and John Get Protective (Luke 9:49-56)
Today's Takeaway - I will be fierce about following Jesus.
Weekly Verse - "Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically." (Romans 12:11 NLT)
Additional Resources
Followers/The Greatest Story Pinterest Board - Check out my Followers and The Greatest Story Series Pinterest board for more great ideas for snacks, crafts, and games to go along with the series.
Sample Schedules - Check out these sample schedules for a couple ways you can structure the elements in your services.