August 2026 - Followers

Jesus had a ragtag bunch of disciples, who had all kinds of flaws. But they were able to change the world because they followed him. If Jesus can change the world with people like them, He can also lead us to great things!

ELEMENTARY LESSONS:

MEMORY VERSE:  
"Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!" - Isaiah 43:18-19a

FOLLOWERS WEEK 1 – WHO WERE THE DISCIPLES?
Jesus invited a band of imperfect, flawed, and difficult people to follow Him and to change the world.
Scripture: Mark 3:16-19

FOLLOWERS WEEK 2 – JOHN THE BAPTIST POINTS HIS FOLLOWERS TO JESUS
John gained an impressive following so that he could point them all to Jesus.
Scripture: Matthew 3:1-6; John 1:35-42

FOLLOWERS WEEK 3 – AN EPIC CALLING
Jesus invites us to see God. 
Scripture: John 1:43-51; Genesis 28:12-13; John 14:9b; Hebrews 1:3a

FOLLOWERS WEEK 4 – FISHING FOR PEOPLE
Jesus wants us to catch people for Him. 
Scripture: Matthew 4:18-19, 28:19-20; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:14-15

FOLLOWERS WEEK 5 – LEAVING IT ALL BEHIND
Following Jesus means leaving some things behind. 
Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22; Mark 2:14-17; Matthew 10:37-39; Luke 9:57-62

PRESCHOOL THEMES
Series Focus: The most important rule is to love God and others.

Weekly Themes
LESSON 1: Anybody can follow Jesus.
LESSON 2: I can point people to Jesus. 
LESSON 3: Jesus shows us what God is like.
LESSON 4: Jesus wants me to help my friends know him. 
LESSON 5: The very best choice is to follow Jesus.