Lesson 6 We Can be Bold and Share Our Faith

Serving the World as a Family

We Can Be Bold and Share Our Faith

Read: Matthew 28:18 – 20, Acts 17: 16 -34

Questions for Discussion:
Why is it important to share our faith?
What did you notice about the way Paul shared his faith with the people of Athens?
Why do you think he didn’t immediately discredit what the people of Athens believed?
What does this teach us about the way we need to share our faith with others who don’t believe the same things we do?
What are some ways you can share you faith with those you meet?
If the word “gospel” means good news, why are we so hesitant to share it?


As a family, think of a way you can share your faith with someone in your neighborhood this week. Maybe walk to a neighbor’s house and offer to pray for them. You could also just call them and let them know that your family will pray for any needs that they have.

Key Thought: Jesus told us to go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. We need to be bold in telling others our faith!

Pray: That God gives you strength and boldness to tell all those you meet about the truth you have found in Jesus.

Activities

Preschool:
Parents, help you child make a card with John 3:16 written on the inside. Then decorate the card, and send it to a friend or relative that doesn’t know Jesus.


Lower Elementary:
With your parents permission call a cousin, grandparent or friend who doesn’t know Jesus and sing them a song like Jesus Loves me or something else you learned at home or church.


Upper Elementary:
Make a card with John 3:16 written on the inside. Then decorate the card, and send it to a friend or relative that doesn’t know Jesus.


Teens:

If you use facebook or a blogspot, write a blog sharing your faith. It doesn’t have to be to complicated or researched, just let your friends know that your faith matters to you, and you aren’t afraid to let anyone know.

You could also send a text message to everyone in your phonebook with a simple message like “Jesus Loves You.!”

Or invite a new friend to church who has never been to a church before.