September 16
What we’re learning this week:
In Luke 5:1-11, Jesus meets Peter, James, and John right in the middle of their everyday jobs as fishermen. After a long, empty night of work, Jesus tells Peter to cast his nets again, and the catch is so large it nearly sinks two boats. Peter responds not with pride but with awe, and Jesus invites him into a completely different life: “from now on you will fish for people.” The fishermen leave everything behind and follow Jesus. This teaching walks middle schoolers through how Jesus enters our everyday world, reveals who He is, and invites us on a journey. Showing us that following Him doesn't require having it all figured out, just saying yes to the next thing He's asking of us.
Bottom Line: Taking ownership of your faith means putting it into practice — receive it, use it, and remember Jesus.
Scripture: Luke 19:11-27
Car ride home questions:
What's one job or task in your everyday life where you could imagine Jesus “showing up” like He did for Peter?
What's one small “yes” you feel like Jesus might be asking of you this week?
