right, holy, friendly, and
proper.
Philippians 4:8
Knowin g God ’s Will
Psalm 119:105
Think
What is the best way to f i nd
out what someone is thi n king?
Learn
We want to obey God. But how can we know what God wants us
to do? We learn what to do when we pray and l isten
to Him. We listen by reading the Bible.
The Bible “is a lamp to my feet and light to my path. ” It will show us God ’s will.
We should read the Bible and pray to God. This will help us
know God ’s will.
Pray
Help me read my Bible every day.
Your word is a lamp that gives light wherever I walk.
Psalm 119:105
Looking at Jesus
Matthew 14:22-33
Think
When have you been somewhere very high in the sky?
Were you scared?
Learn
Peter saw Jesus walking on the water.
Jesus called, “Come. ” Peter
was able to walk on the water, too. He was looking at Jesus. But Peter looked
away from Jesus. He started to sink. Jesus saved him.
When Peter stopped looking at Jesus, he sank.
We should look at Jesus, too. Then we can do great things.
Pray
When I am scared, help me think of You.
We must keep our eyes on Jesus, who leads us and makes our faith complete.
Hebrews 12:2
Lovin g God
Mark 12:28-34; John 14 : 21-24
Think
How do you treat people you love?
How do you know that people love you?
Learn
Loving God is important. We should love Him with all our
hearts.
If we love God, we will obey Him. The disciples loved God.
They wanted to obey Him.
We love God, too. We want Him to be happy. We make God happy
by obeying Him. This shows we love God.
Pray
What have I done to show You that I love You?
If anyone loves me, they will obey me.
John 14:23
Making God Number One
Mark 10:17-22
Think
Who is your favorite friend? What does that mean?
Learn
A rich man asked a quest i on:
“What do I need to do to be saved? ”
“ What does the B i ble say? ” Jesus asked.
“ Love the Lord with all
your heart,” the man said. “And love your neighbor as yourself. ”
“Right, ” Jesus said.
“Sell everything you own. Come and follow Me.”
The man was sad. He would not do th i s.
Jesus was sad, too.
Pray
Let Jesus be the most important thing in my life.
But more than anything else, put God’s work f i rst.
Matthew 6:33
Making Our Goal
1 Corinthians 9:15-27
Think
Have you ever tried to talk to someone that did not seem to
understand you?
Learn
Paul loved Jesus. He told people about Jesus. That was his
goal.
Paul talked to everyone. He wanted them to listen. He did
not let things get in his way. He had a goal.
We should tell our friends about Jesus. That should be our
goal.
Pray
Show me how to reach my friends for Jesus.
I do everything I can to win everyone I possibly can.
1 Corinthians 9:22
Obeying God
Exodus 19—20
Think
Do you like rules?
Why?
Why not?
Why are there rules?
Learn
God told Moses to come to the top of the mountain.
God said to Moses, “I am the Lord your God. I freed you from
slavery. You will be My people. ”
God gave Moses rules. The people would obey. They knew God
wanted what was best for them.
God wants us to obey His rules, too. God will be happy. Then
we will be happy, too.
Pray
Let me obey the rules God has given.
Direct me by your command! I love to do what you say.
Psalm 119:35
Telling God “Thank You”
Luke 17:11-19
Think
When someone does something nice for you, what do you do?
Learn
Psalms is f i lled with
songs to God. It was the first hymn book.
Many psalms say “ thank you ” to God.
God likes it when we thank Him. Then He knows that we like
what He did.
Jesus helped many people. Most people thanked Him. One time
Jesus healed ten sick people. Only one thanked Him. This made Jesus sad.
Pray
Thank You for all You have done for me.
Our God, we thank you for being so near to us! Everyone celebrates your
wonderful deeds.
Psalm 75:1
Tellin g God We Are Sorry
John 18:15-27; 21:15-19
Think
How do you feel when you ’ ve
done something wrong?
What makes you feel better?
Learn
Peter was sad. He had