Family Discipleship Resources

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Acts 9

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If you could have any superpower, which would you choose? Gaming experts report that the top three superpowers are flight, invisibility, and super strength. Most of us would agree that the greatest superpower is the one that makes every vegetable taste like ice cream! 
 
The Holy Spirit filled the disciples with supernatural power. With the power of the Holy Spirit, Peter healed a man who couldn’t walk and raised Dorcas from her death bed! People from all over the city heard of these miracles, and many of them believed in Jesus because they saw His power through the disciples. 
 
Jesus had given the disciples a mission, and the Holy Spirit supplied the power to fulfill that mission. The disciples received power better than the ability to fly or have super strength. They received the power to do God’s will and boldly share the gospel to the world! This same power is available to all who believe in Jesus as Lord! 
 
  
When the Holy Spirit gave Peter power to perform miracles, people saw what happened and believed in Jesus. These miracles remind us of Jesus’ miracles, which proved He is the Son of God who came to bring salvation to the world.  
How does knowing Jesus give us hope that one day He will make all things right?
What is one thing you learned from the lesson this week?

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Pray

Morning

Pray for anyone in your life who is sick or hurting. 

Evening

Pray for those who have yet to believe in Jesus as Lord and Savior. Pray for believers who will boldly share the gospel with them and give them the opportunity to trust in Jesus.

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For Fun
Conduct a strength competition as a family. Gather objects of various weights to see who can lift the heaviest or most objects. Talk about the power of the Holy Spirit and how it is greater than human strength. Remind kids that every believer is empowered by the Holy Spirit to live for Jesus and to share Him with others.

To Serve
Visit a rehabilitation center to serve or send gifts to the patients. Talk with kids about the man who was healed by Peter through the power of Jesus. Explain that it’s OK to pray for healing and recovery for these patients, while we remember Jesus’ promise to make all things right when He returns. Remind them that Jesus provided the greatest healing when He died on the cross to save us from sin.

Resource of the month

Our recommended resource this month is "Habits of the Household" by Justin Whitmel Early

"Discover simple habits and easy-to-implement daily rhythms that will help you find meaning beyond the chaos of family life as you create a home where kids and parents alike practice how to love God and each other."