Chapter 6 of 7
Jesus sent His friends to tell everyone, everywhere, about Him. Two thousand years later, the good news has reached almost every country. These future buildings help us picture how far it can still go.
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Matthew 28:19-20 (BSB)
Jesus gave His followers one big job: make disciples of all nations. That job is not finished yet, and kids can be part of it.
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Acts 1:8 (BSB)
A rocket needs power to leave the ground. Jesus promised His friends power from the Holy Spirit to tell about Him at home, in nearby places, and to the ends of the earth.
Talk about itWhere is the first place you could tell someone about Jesus?
How then can they call on the One in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe in the One of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone to preach? And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”
Romans 10:14-15 (BSB)
A message only helps if someone sends it. People cannot believe in Jesus if no one tells them. Everyone who shares the good news, by talking, praying or giving, is part of sending it.
Talk about itWho told you about Jesus? Who could you tell?
When I behold Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You have set in place— what is man that You are mindful of him, or the son of man that You care for him?
Psalm 8:3-4 (BSB)
Space is huge. Next to the stars, we are tiny. And yet the God who made it all knows your name and cares for you. That is how much He loves people.
Talk about itHow does it feel to know that the Maker of the stars cares about you?
Jesus also said, “The kingdom of God is like a man who scatters seed on the ground. Night and day he sleeps and wakes, and the seed sprouts and grows, though he knows not how.
Mark 4:26-27 (BSB)
A farmer plants seed and goes to sleep, and the seed grows, though he does not know how. God’s kingdom grows that way: we share the good news, and God makes it grow.
Talk about itCan you make a seed grow? Who does?
Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people.
Matthew 4:23 (BSB)
Jesus healed people everywhere He went. Because of Him, Christians have built hospitals and clinics all over the world. Caring for sick people is one way to show His love.
Talk about itHow could you help someone who is sick?
The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” Let the one who hears say, “Come!” And let the one who is thirsty come, and the one who desires the water of life drink freely.
Revelation 22:17 (BSB)
Clean water is precious, especially in hard places. The Bible ends with an invitation: anyone who is thirsty can come and take the water of life, for free. That invitation is still open.
Talk about itWho do you know who needs to hear that invitation?
Before you go
Say this verse together a few times. Can you say it without looking?
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Acts 1:8 (BSB)
Pray: Lord Jesus, thank You for the people who told us about You. Give us courage to tell others. Amen.