Read the Bible texts using different translations or age-appropriate children’s Bibles, act it out, use puppets or visual aids.

• Jeremiah 15:15-21
• Psalm 26:1-12
• Romans 12:9-21
• Matthew 16:21-28

Memorize

“Then Jesus said to his disciples, ‘If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.’” Matthew 16:24

Listen to and sing the songs that will be a part of this week's worship service.

• “Christ Be My Leader” (Lutheran Service Book 861)
• “Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus” (LSB 685)
• “Lord, Take My Hand and Lead Me” (LSB 722)

1. Bear God’s Name-Jeremiah 15:16 talks about ‘bearing God’s name’ which we all do from Baptism when we are made God’s child. Make something to visually bear God’s name (a shirt, hat, jewelry, or even washable marker tattoo). Talk about what it means to bear God’s name.
2. Practice-Read Romans 12:13. Choose a way to share with God’s people in need or practice hospitality. Talk about why this matters to do as a Christian. Talk about how it impacts those on the receiving end.
3. Trades?-Play a trade/swap game where each person gets to choose the items they start with and attempts to trade to get other items they want. After a period of time or so many trades, consider Matthew 16:26. What things would you be willing to swap for something that looks better? Is there anything off limits? Would you ever consider swapping your soul for the whole world?

Recitation: Confession [Luther’s Small Catechism, Blue p. 213, Maroon p. 217, Black-p. 306]

 Q & A: Assign one person to be the catechizer to ask questions and allow others to answer. (Guide them/provide unknown answers.)

• Luther’s Small Catechism, 2008 Questions 261-268 (Blue p. 210-211, Maroon p. 218-221)
• Luther’s Small Catechism, 2017 Questions 325-333 (p. 307-311)

Need a catechism? Let us know!

1. Share highs and lows of the day.
2. How have you seen God at work lately?
3. What does the Scripture reading teach about God?
4. What does it teach about people?
5. What is the key theme of the Scripture reading?
6. What do you learn about the key theme? How can you apply it to your daily walk with the Lord? (Yourself, your relationship with God or your relationships with others?)
7. Any cautions to heed? Any promises to anticipate?

• Adoration (Wow, God!): Proclaim at least three things that amaze you about God today.
• Confession (Sorry, God!): Confess, repent, and ask for forgiveness.
• Thanksgiving (Thanks, God!): Thank God for blessings, lessons, gifts, etc.
• Supplication (Please, God!): Ask God to intervene where you know of needs.