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Living Like Jesus

Bible Passage: 2 Peter 1

Kids Church: January 3, 2021

Volume 10: The Mission Begins. Unit 28: The Holy Spirit Empowers. Session 4 of 4

Leading Parent, please read below for an overview of today's lesson (drop down) ----->>

Living Like Jesus

Like his first letter, Peter’s second letter was written to believers in the early church who had experienced persecution and suffering. At this time, Peter was in a Roman prison. He was aware that his death was imminent. (See 2 Pet. 1:13-15.) Besides the outside threats to their faith, these believers were also confronted with false teachers within the church who tried to lead them away from the true gospel.

Peter warned against false teachers. In the opening chapter of his letter, Peter’s exhortation to live like Jesus gives believers a measure for making sure they are following the truth. The best defense against false teachers is a dedication to a knowledge of the truth. As you prepare to teach from 2 Peter 1, consider these two questions: How do we live like Jesus? Why do we live like Jesus?

First, God’s people live like Jesus through the power of Jesus (2 Pet. 1:3-4) and through personal application (2 Pet. 1:5-7). Not only is the Christian life marked by faith in Christ, it is characterized by goodness, knowledge, self-control, endurance, godliness, brotherly affection, and love. These come from knowing Jesus, who calls us to Himself.

Second, God’s people live like Jesus to confirm their calling. (2 Pet. 1:8-11) If we claim to have faith but do not live like Jesus, we have forgotten what Jesus has done for us. Because God has credited to us Jesus’ righteousness, we strive to live in loving obedience to Him to show those around us that Jesus has truly changed our lives.

Soon after writing this letter, Peter was killed in Rome as Jesus had predicted. (John 21:18-19) Help kids grasp that Jesus lived a perfect life and died the death we deserve for our sin. When we trust in Jesus, God forgives our sins and changes our hearts. Jesus calls and empowers His followers to live like Him.

Opening Prayer for Kids Church Worship

Dad (or Mom) lead your family

Praise God for His attributes: holiness, greatness, grace, love, mercy, etc.
Thank God for sending His Son Jesus to save us from our sins.
Thank God for His goodness, provision, forgiveness, etc.
Thank God for carrying us through 2020.
Ask God for His Holy Spirit to prepare our hearts, minds, and spirits to worship God and learn the lesson He has for us today.
God, we are here to worship, adore, and exalt You. Speak and teach us through Your Word. In Jesus' Name, Amen.

You may ask all the kids to take turn to pray as well.

Pledges - recite out loud together

Right hand to your heart

Bible raised high in the air

Praise & Worship singing to God together

Leader - Ask the Big Picture Question

Everyone reply with the Big Picture Answer

Everyone memorize the Scripture verses CSB version

NIV

Leader: Anything we receive from God is because of His goodness and His love for us. We have done nothing to deserve being called by Him or to be used by Him. In His own goodness, God sent Jesus to take the punishment for our sins. After Jesus returned to heaven, God sent the Holy Spirit to help us live a life that brings Him honor! Let's all sing “Life and Godliness" (2 Peter 1:3).”

Everyone sing the Scripture song CSB version

Everyone open your Bible and read aloud 2 Corinthians 12:9

Leader: God’s power is made perfect in our weakness. When we are weak, we are able to see God’s power in our lives more clearly. We can do nothing for God in our own power, but when we live and serve in God’s power, He can use us to bring Him glory! Let’s sing together “This Is Where the Mission Begins.”

Praise & Prayer Time

Share praises from this past week of what you see God's been doing in your lives.
Confess and repent of our sins. Pray to God for His holiness and purity in our lives.
Ask God to forgive us, and ask the Holy Spirit to help us in self-control.
Share prayer requests with each other. Pray for each other.
Ask God to give wisdom for parents, school teachers and kids for virtual learning to manage time, technology, and meals for this semester.
Let's pray that God's justice will prevail for the office of the presidency in the Congress on January 6, 2021, as they solidify or reject the Electoral Votes.
Thank You, Lord, for Your mercy and for showing us grace by sending Jesus to take the punishment we deserve. Thank You for empowering us to live for You. Even in our weakness, use us for Your glory. We trust You with our lives. Thank You that when we face hard times, we know that You care and have given us everything we need . In Jesus' Name, Amen.

Bible Lesson Time

Leader - Read the main story point below

Leader: Peter instructed believers to live like Jesus. When Peter wrote his letters to encourage the persecuted church, he, too, was facing persecution. In fact, our story today told us that Peter was in a Roman prison when he wrote the book of 2 Peter.

In his second letter, Peter reminds believers of who Jesus is, the sacrifice He made for sinners, and all that we have through Him. Jesus gives God’s children the power to live for Him and live like Him. In Jesus, we have all we need to live for Him.

Remember our key passage? [Choose a volunteer to recite 2 Peter 1:3 for the rest of the group.] Peter wrote this truth to encourage the persecuted early church. The same truth applies to believers today.

One of the ways God helps us to live for Him and like Him is by giving every believer the gift of the Holy Spirit. Do you remember our big picture question? How does the Holy Spirit help Christians? The Holy Spirit comforts us, shows us our sin, and guides us as we live for God’s glory. Because of the Holy Spirit’s work, believers can become more and more like Jesus every day.

Watch the Bible Story video

Christ Connection: Jesus lived a perfect life and died the death we deserve for our sin. When we trust Jesus, God forgives our sins and changes our hearts. Jesus calls and empowers His followers to live like Him. Peter highlighted God’s mercy and grace as He encouraged the early believers. When we face hard times, we can remember God’s gift of salvation and the eternal hope we have in Him. Even in hardship, God cares for us.

Apply the Bible Lesson

Guide kids to open their Bibles to 2 Peter 1. Choose a volunteer to read aloud 2 Peter 1:5-7.

LEADER SAY • When Peter wrote this letter, he was in a Roman prison. Point out Rome on the New Testament Mediterranean Map.

Ask the following questions. Lead your family to discuss:

(Take your time to ask, let the kids to ponder and answer the following questions)

1. What does Peter tell Christians to seek? (drop down for answer) ----->>

Help kids recognize that it is important to demonstrate faith with other God-honoring qualities such as goodness, knowledge, self-control, patience, brotherly affection, and love. These qualities help others see that we are living for Jesus and point others to Him. They also show that the Holy Spirit is at work in a person’s life.

(Option: Choose a volunteer to read Gal. 5:22-23.)

2. What does it mean to trust God’s righteousness? (drop down for answer) ----->>

Help kids recognize that trusting God’s righteousness means trusting His character. We know who God is and how He cares for His people. He has proven Himself as trustworthy over and over. When we trust His righteousness, we are trusting that He always has the best plans for us. This trust allows us to live for Him with confidence in His power.

(Option: Choose a volunteer to read Ps. 145:17.)

3. How can you live like Jesus right now? (drop down for answer) ----->>

Help kids recognize when we trust Jesus, He empowers us to live for Him. We can live for Him in any situation we face. Challenge kids to think of one situation where they can show faith and trust in God as He develops the characteristics Peter mentioned (goodness, knowledge, self-control, patience, brotherly affection, and love).

(Option: Choose a volunteer to read Col. 3:12-14.)

Sing the Response Song below

A Missionary Moment

Closing Prayer - Leader

Praise and thanksgiving to God that the Holy Spirit helps us to listen and obey God.
Protection from the COVID-19.
Productive at home this week.
For others who are sick or lost of job.
For the United States to turn back to honor and follow God.

2020 KCCC Christmas Shoeboxes

Dear church family, thank you all for your support and generous giving the Lord's Kingdom outreach especially during the pandemic! We have exceeded our goal of 75 shoesboxes with blessing 98 kids somewhere in the world with Christmas gifts and the ultimate Christmas Gift, that is Jesus Christ. God bless you.

Pastor John Chen on behalf of the pastoral staff

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