Like Andrew and Peter

Bible Reading: John 1:35-42

Zebb slipped into a seat and waited eagerly for vacation Bible school to begin. He’d become a Christian a few months earlier after his friend Travis had invited him to church, and he’d been looking forward to this special week-long program. He liked the songs and the games, and he looked forward to hearing the story the teacher would tell.

Song time was as good as usual, and then Mrs. Jackson got up to give the lesson. “Today we’re going to talk about Jesus’ disciples—the men He called to be with him while he was teaching here on earth,” she began. “One of them is Andrew. And who do you think was the first person Andrew brought to Jesus?”

Several children raised their hands. “His best friend?” Zebb guessed.

“Or maybe some people who lived near him?” suggested Travis.

Mrs. Jackson smiled. “I’m sure Andrew told many of his friends and neighbors about Jesus, and we certainly should do that too. But let’s not forget there might be people in our own homes who need Jesus. The very first person Andrew brought to Jesus was his brother Peter.”

Zebb squirmed and looked at the floor. His younger brother Jon had wanted to come along to vacation Bible school, but Zebb wouldn’t let him. “I don’t want you tagging along with me and my friends,” Zebb had told him.

The next morning, Zebb shook his brother awake. “It’s time for vacation Bible school. Do you want to go?” Jon’s face lit up, and he nodded and quickly got dressed.

As Mrs. Jackson gave the lesson that day, she explained that everyone has sinned and only Jesus can wash sin away. Jon fidgeted and whispered something to his brother. Zebb nodded, and after the kids were dismissed, he took Jon up front. “Mrs. Jackson, my brother isn’t a Christian, but he wants to become one. Can you tell him again how to do that?”

“I sure can!” said Mrs. Jackson.

As Zebb and Jon walked home, Jon looked up at his brother. “Can I go to vacation Bible school with you again tomorrow?”

“Sure,” Zebb replied. “From now on, we’re going to follow Jesus together, just like Andrew and Peter did.” At Jon’s puzzled look, Zebb grinned. “They’re two of Jesus’ disciples the Bible talks about. I’ll tell you about them.” -Teresa M. Beverly

How About You?

Do you have relatives who don’t know Jesus as their Savior? Have you invited them to church? Have you told them Jesus loves them and wants to save them from their sins? If you know Jesus, you should do all you can to bring others to Him. A good place to start is in your own home.

Today’s Key Verse:
John 1:41-42 He [Andrew] first found his own brother Simon [Peter]…and he brought him to Jesus. (NKJV)

Today’s Key Thought:

Bring family members to Jesus