Pre-Teen Class (Ages 10-12)
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Jesus Is God's Promised Son
Bible Story: Jesus Asked Who People Thought He Was
Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20
Who is Jesus?
Jesus is God's promised Son.
Jesus is God's promised Son.
Jesus spoke to them again: "I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows me will never walk in the darkness but will have the light of life." — John 8:12
Jesus asked His disciples who people said that He is and who the disciples said that He is. Simon Peter said Jesus was the Messiah. Jesus said Peter was blessed because God had revealed the truth to him. Jesus said Peter would share the good news about Jesus and start His church.
“You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.”
— Matthew 16:16
- • Preteens want to be treated like the big kids they are — give them real discussion
- • Let them look up and read the Scripture passages themselves
- • Ask the Spotlight Question and press in: "Why do you think that?"
- • Use pairs and small groups — preteens open up more with peers
- • Be real about your own faith story; authenticity wins this age group
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