The Biggest Story:
Follow the Leader
The Story of Calling the Twelve Disciples
Mark 3
If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. MARK 8:34
1.What did Jesus tell Matthew, James, and John to do when he met them? What do you call people who follow Jesus? Who can become a disciple?
Takeaway: If you follow Jesus, you are his disciple.
2. How many men did Jesus call to be his first disciples? How many tribes did Israel have? What was Jesus trying to show by choosing twelve to be his disciples?
Takeaway: Jesus chose twelve men as his first disciples to form a new people of God—the church.
3. What was another name for the twelve disciples? What does apostle mean? What did Jesus give the twelve apostles the power to do as he sent them out?
Takeaway: The twelve disciples were sent out to preach the good news and cast out demons.
At Soma Church, we desire that every child will grow in their relationship with God, learn to hear His voice, and follow His calling on their lives. It’s a privilege to partner with parents in raising passionate disciples of Jesus.