Family Discipleship Resources

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Acts 9

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On his 30th birthday, Dean Karnazes decided to go for a nighttime jog. Without training or a plan, Dean continued to run until the sun came up and realized he had run over 30 miles! Dean found a new life as a runner. He went on to run a marathon in all 50 states—and did it in just 50 days! Dean described that nighttime jog as a life-changing moment. 
 
Dean’s life-changing moment is nothing compared to the life change that happened when Paul met Jesus! Paul was against the followers of Jesus, and he tried to do everything he could to stop the message of Jesus from spreading. Then, Jesus stopped Paul on the road to Damascus and changed him.  
 
After Jesus appeared to him, Paul lived with a different purpose. Instead of trying to stop the message of Jesus, Paul stood in the city and told everyone that Jesus is the Son of God! Paul went on to share the good news of the gospel with many people. Everyone was amazed by the change Jesus made on Paul’s life. 
 
When we believe in Jesus, our lives are forever changed. First, we are made right with God and enjoy the promise of eternal life with Him. Second, we are given the power and opportunity to tell others about Jesus. Knowing Jesus truly is life-changing! 
 
 
Jesus appeared to Saul and changed him inside and out. Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners. (1 Timothy 1:15) Jesus called Saul, who was once an enemy to Christians, to spend the rest of his life telling people the gospel and leading them to trust in Jesus.
What are some ways we experience God’s love?
How can we remind ourselves that God listens to our prayers and cares about us?
What’s the difference between knowing Jesus and knowing about Jesus?

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Memorize

Pray

Morning

Praise God for being present and active in our lives each day.

Evening

Ask God to help you know Jesus personally.

Act

For Fun
Have a family fun run! Set up a short distance course in your neighborhood or at a local track and encourage each family member to run at their own pace. After the race, read Romans 10:13-15. Talk with kids about Paul’s life of spreading the good news and how your family can continue to be the feet that carry the message of Jesus!

To Serve
Parents, take time to share your testimony with the family this week. Think about how you can describe how your life changed in meeting Jesus. If kids have professed faith in Christ, allow them to share their testimony with the family as well. You might even consider sharing videos from other family members, such as grandparents, aunts, and uncles.

Resource of the month

Our recommended resource this month is "The Biggest Story Advent" by Kevin DeYoung.

"Each reading opens with a fun lift-the-flap page, which kids open to reveal a Bible passage and colorful illustration. On the opposite page, DeYoung retells a related Bible story or prophecy that foretold Jesus’s coming, and shares a simple prayer to recite. Helping kids understand God’s redemption story from Genesis to Jesus’s birth, this devotional is a fun, interactive way to center your holiday traditions on Christ and to see how he is the fulfillment of promises God made throughout Scripture."
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