Week 52 · New Testament · about 3 minutes · 192 words
🌍 Go and Tell
The risen Jesus sends his friends to make disciples and promises to be with them always.
The eleven disciples went to the mountain in Galilee where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped, and some still doubted. Jesus did not wait for perfect confidence. He came near and spoke.
“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” The good news was never meant to stay on one hillside.
Then he gave the promise that holds the whole job together: “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Go, and I am with you. Teach, and I am with you. The end of the age is not a lonely finish line.
This is the last story in a year of stories, and it sends you back to the beginning with company. You can tell someone a Bible story you love. You can love a neighbor. You can pray. You will not outgrow the promise. Jesus is with you always.
“teaching them to observe all things that I commanded you. Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.”
Matthew 28:20 · Matthew 28:16–20
Say it
Practice Matthew 28:20
Tap the words in order. The blanks follow the verse from left to right.
teachingtoobserveallthingsthatIcommandedyou.Behold,Iamyoualways,totheendoftheage.”Amen.
Talk about it
- What job did Jesus give his friends?
- What promise did he attach to the job?
- Which story from this year do you want to tell someone else?
Prayer
Jesus, you have all authority, and you are with us always. Help our family go, love, teach, and trust you to the very end. Amen.
Parent tip
Ask which story from the year they want to hear again next week so the ending becomes a loop of joy, not a graduation from the Bible.
Week 52 · the whole night
🌍 Go and Tell
Story, coloring page, word search, and the verse to trace.