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Unit 6 • Following Jesus

Peter

Learning to follow Jesus with faith, humility, and love

Peter was an outspoken fisherman whom Jesus called to follow Him. He experienced bold faith, painful failure, loving restoration, and Spirit-given courage to proclaim the gospel.

Who Was Peter?

The fisherman Jesus restored and sent to serve.

Simon Peter fished in Galilee with his brother Andrew. Jesus called them to become fishers of men. Peter left his nets, walked on water toward Jesus, and confessed that Jesus is the Christ. He also misunderstood Jesus, acted impulsively, and denied knowing Him three times. After the resurrection, Jesus met Peter by the sea, asked three times if he loved Him, and told him to feed His sheep. At Pentecost, the Holy Spirit empowered Peter to preach, and thousands believed. Peter later helped the church understand that the good news is for every nation.

Read Together

Read, listen, and explore the story

Read each KJV passage, open the matching NKJV audio book, then use the child-friendly retelling to help young readers understand what happened.

Each listening button opens the matching individual NKJV book link from TGCN’s Audio Bible page.

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Key Truth

Jesus calls imperfect people, forgives repentant failure, and gives the Holy Spirit’s power to love, serve, and witness.

The Story

God carries His promise forward.

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Leaving the nets

Peter responded to Jesus’ call and began learning what it meant to follow.

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Seeing who Jesus is

Peter correctly confessed that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God.

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A painful failure

Fear led Peter to deny Jesus, and he wept when he realized what he had done.

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Restored for service

The risen Jesus met Peter with truth and grace, then entrusted him with caring for others.

What Can We Learn?

Truth for everyday life

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Faith

Following Jesus means stepping forward while keeping our eyes on Him.

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Humility

Peter learned that confidence in himself was not enough.

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Restoration

Failure is not the end when we repent and receive Jesus’ grace.

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Service

Love for Jesus is shown by caring for the people He loves.

Memory Verse • KJV

“…Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee…”
John 21:17

Think About It

Wonder together

  1. What did Jesus call Peter to become?
  2. What truth did Peter confess?
  3. Why did Peter deny Jesus?
  4. How did Jesus restore and recommission him?

Family Discussion

Bring the lesson home

Remember

Name a failure that can become a place to receive grace and grow.

Practice

Think of one person who needs patient care.

Respond

Ask the Holy Spirit for courage to speak about Jesus.

Activity

Follow and Feed Path

Draw a path with four signs: Follow Jesus, Tell the Truth, Receive Grace, and Care for Others. Add one action under each.

You’ll need: paper and crayons or markers.

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Explore Together

Retell the adventure

Use the four reading cards above to retell Peter’s story. Draw one picture for each moment.

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Peter Activity Pack

Printables are coming soon

These numbered spaces are ready for original or properly licensed artwork and activities.

PE-001

Coloring Page

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PE-002

Story Sequence Activity

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PE-003

Promise Activity

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PE-004

Faith in Action Sheet

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PE-005

Word Search

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PE-006

Maze

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PE-007

Memory Verse Sheet

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PE-008

Family Discussion Page

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Bible Truth Matching Game

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Completion Certificate

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Prayer

Let’s pray together

Dear Lord Jesus, thank You for calling imperfect people and restoring those who repent. Keep our eyes on You, make us humble, fill us with Your Spirit, and help us show our love by caring for others. Amen.

Adventure Passport

Your journey through God’s story

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