NEXT STEPS HANDBOOK
WELCOME TO NEXT STEPS class We are so excited that you are taking the next step in your relationship with Jesus Christ! The Next Steps class helps answer your questions about surrendering your life to Jesus and your baptism that follows that. This handbook is designed for you to take notes during the Next Steps Class and then for families to continue at home together the discussion of who Jesus is and what salvation and baptism are. If you have any questions after this class, please let your small group leader or your Director know, any of us will be glad to help you!
This BOOK BELONGS TO
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION A (DURING CLASS)
Next Steps Class Notes
SECTION B (AT HOME)
The ABCs of Becoming A Christian Jesus’ Life Jesus’ Death Jesus’ Resurrection My Life in Christ My Salvation My Testimony My Personal Testimony Story
SECTION C
(Bible Study Resources) Bible Study Tips for Kids Next Steps Glossary
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PRAYER of salvation Dear Lord, thank you for all that you have done. I admit that I am a sinner. I believe that you are God’s son and that you died for my sins. I confess that you are my Lord and Savior. Thank you for leading my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
jesus’ life Complete together as a family
Who was Jesus? (Matthew 16:13-16)
Didjesus ever sin? (1 Peter 2:21-22)
was jesus baptized? by whom? (Matthew 3:13-17)
** Parents - share a favorite scripture you have about Jesus. Share with your child why this scripture is important to you. **
jesus’ Death Complete together as a family
HOW DID JESUS DIE? (JOHN 19:17-18)
DID JESUS WANT TO DIE? (MATTHEW 26:39)
WHY DID JESUS HAVE TO DIE FOR US? (1 CORINTHIANS 15:3)
** Build a cross together as a family. Choose the size you want it to be and the materials you want to use. Hang it somewhere you can look at as a family as a reminder of why Jesus died on the cross for us. **
Jesus’ Ressurection Complete together as a family
Read Matthew 28:1-8 together.
WHAT DID JESUS SAY ABOUT HIS DEATH AND WHAT WOULD HAPPEN AFTER? (MARK 10:33-34)
WHAT HAPPENED AFTER JESUS DIED? (1 CORINTHIANS 15:4-5)
** Find a rock together as a family large enough to write on. Use a sharpie and write “Matthew 28:1-8” on the rock. Place the rock somewhere you can look at it to remind you of Jesus’ resurrection. **
MY LIFE IN CHRIST Complete together as a family
Why should we follow God’s instructions? (Deuteronomy 12:28)
Does sin keep me from God? (Romans 3:23)
Why did Jesus have to die for my sins, even if I’ve not done anything really bad? (1 John 1:8-10)
** Parents - share how you think we should react when someone does something wrong to us. Relate to how Jesus reacted when wronged and what He did for us by reading 1 Peter 2:23-24 together. **
MY SALVATION Complete together as a family
What is salvation? (Romans 3:21-26)
Why should we surrender our lives to Jesus? (Matthew 16:24-27)
What happens after we surrender our lives to Jesus? (1 Peter 1:3-8))
Why do we get baptized? (Colossians 2:12)
** Review the ABC’s of Becoming A Christian in this handbook or on your Parent Cue Card. If you have already accepted Christ as your Lord and Savior then take a moment to remember and celebrate when you did. If you have not accepted Christ as your Lord and Savior, discuss if your child is ready to do so now. **
I first started thinking about having a relationship with Jesus when I...
To have a relationship with Jesus, first I had to...
When I surrendered my life to Jesus I...
My life is different now that I have a relationship with Jesus because...
I can help others to have a relationship with Jesus by...
MY PERSONAL TESTIMONY STORY Now put your thoughts you jotted down and write your very own story about surrendering your life to Jesus. And don’t forget to share your story with others!
BIBLE STUDY TIPS There are several ways you can study your Bible. You may choose to study a book, a person or even a specific verse. Below you will find some study tips to help you understand what you are reading when you study a book of the Bible
Who wrote this book and when was it written? Who are the people and places discussed in this book? What is the main point of this book? What does this book say about God? What is God teaching me through this book?
NEXT STEPS GLOSSARY Confess - To tell. Perish - To die. Admit - Own up to or agree. Jesus - God's one and only Son. Church - A group of baptized believers. Believe - To know and trust something is true. Repent - To turn from disobeying God to obeying Him. Testimony - Telling about your relationship with Jesus. Sins - Actions, attitudes, words or thoughts that displease God.
Christian - The name given to a person who has confessed Jesus as
Holy Spirit - The spirit of God who helps people to understand and ac
Lord's Supper - A special time to help Christian's remember Jesus' de Savior - Jesus, the person who took the penalty for your sin.
Baptism - Obeying God by being put under the water to show that yo
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