Day 1
Faith Fact
Jesus forgives and changes me.
Faith Verse
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.” John 1:5
Read:
“As he walked along, he saw Levi son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax collector’s booth. ‘Follow me,’
Jesus told him, and Levi got up and followed him.” (Mark 2:14)
Levi (also known as Matthew) was a tax collector—someone most people didn’t like. But Jesus
saw more than his mistakes. He offered him a new life. When Jesus said, “Follow me,” Levi didn’t
hesitate—he left everything and followed Jesus!
Talk About It:
Prayer Activity:
Set out a pair of shoes. Talk about how following Jesus means walking in a new direction. Pray,
asking Jesus to help your family walk with Him each day.
Prayer:
Jesus, thank You for showing us that You see us not as we are, but who we are to become. Thank You for offering us new life. Amen.
Jesus forgives and changes me.
Faith Verse
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.” John 1:5
Read:
“As he walked along, he saw Levi son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax collector’s booth. ‘Follow me,’
Jesus told him, and Levi got up and followed him.” (Mark 2:14)
Levi (also known as Matthew) was a tax collector—someone most people didn’t like. But Jesus
saw more than his mistakes. He offered him a new life. When Jesus said, “Follow me,” Levi didn’t
hesitate—he left everything and followed Jesus!
Talk About It:
- Why do you think Levi followed Jesus so quickly?
- What does it mean to follow Jesus today?
- Do you believe Jesus can forgive and change anyone?
Prayer Activity:
Set out a pair of shoes. Talk about how following Jesus means walking in a new direction. Pray,
asking Jesus to help your family walk with Him each day.
Prayer:
Jesus, thank You for showing us that You see us not as we are, but who we are to become. Thank You for offering us new life. Amen.
Day 2
Faith Fact
Jesus forgives and changes me.
Faith Verse
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.” John 1:5
Read:
“Jesus answered them, ‘It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call
the righteous, but sinners to repentance.’” (Luke 5:31-32)
When religious leaders questioned Jesus for eating with sinners, He reminded them why He came—
to rescue those who need Him. That includes all of us! We’ve all made mistakes, and Jesus came to
forgive and heal our hearts.
Talk About It:
• Why did Jesus spend time with people who had messed up?
• How does it feel to know Jesus came for you?
• What’s the dfference between pretending to be perfect and being honest with Jesus?
Prayer Activity:
Place a small bandage or heart sticker on your hand. Pray together, thanking Jesus for being our
“heart doctor”—healing what’s broken inside.
Prayer:
Jesus, thank You for coming to help the sick. Thank You for reminding us that we all make mistakes, but You came to forgive and heal us. Amen.
Jesus forgives and changes me.
Faith Verse
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.” John 1:5
Read:
“Jesus answered them, ‘It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call
the righteous, but sinners to repentance.’” (Luke 5:31-32)
When religious leaders questioned Jesus for eating with sinners, He reminded them why He came—
to rescue those who need Him. That includes all of us! We’ve all made mistakes, and Jesus came to
forgive and heal our hearts.
Talk About It:
• Why did Jesus spend time with people who had messed up?
• How does it feel to know Jesus came for you?
• What’s the dfference between pretending to be perfect and being honest with Jesus?
Prayer Activity:
Place a small bandage or heart sticker on your hand. Pray together, thanking Jesus for being our
“heart doctor”—healing what’s broken inside.
Prayer:
Jesus, thank You for coming to help the sick. Thank You for reminding us that we all make mistakes, but You came to forgive and heal us. Amen.
Day 3
Faith Fact
Jesus forgives and changes me.
Faith Verse
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.” John 1:5
Read:
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” (2
Corinthians 5:17)
When Levi followed Jesus, he didn’t just change jobs—he became a new person. Jesus doesn’t just
clean us up—He gives us a brand-new heart. When we let Him in, He starts changing everything from
the inside out.
Talk About It:
• What do you think it means to be a “new creation”?
• How does Jesus help us become different people?
• Can you think of something Jesus has already changed in your life?
Prayer Activity:
Fold a piece of paper in half. On one side, draw or write something “old” (a wrong habit or attitude).
On the other side, draw something “new” Jesus is growing in your life. Pray and thank Him for
transformation.
Prayer:
Dear Jesus, Thank You for making us a new person when we accept You into our hearts. Amen.
Jesus forgives and changes me.
Faith Verse
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.” John 1:5
Read:
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” (2
Corinthians 5:17)
When Levi followed Jesus, he didn’t just change jobs—he became a new person. Jesus doesn’t just
clean us up—He gives us a brand-new heart. When we let Him in, He starts changing everything from
the inside out.
Talk About It:
• What do you think it means to be a “new creation”?
• How does Jesus help us become different people?
• Can you think of something Jesus has already changed in your life?
Prayer Activity:
Fold a piece of paper in half. On one side, draw or write something “old” (a wrong habit or attitude).
On the other side, draw something “new” Jesus is growing in your life. Pray and thank Him for
transformation.
Prayer:
Dear Jesus, Thank You for making us a new person when we accept You into our hearts. Amen.
Day 4
Faith Fact
Jesus forgives and changes me.
Faith Verse
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.” John 1:5
Read:
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift
of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9)
Levi didn’t earn Jesus’ love. He didn’t have to be “good enough” to be called. Jesus simply gave him
the gift of grace. That’s how it works for us too—salvation isn’t something we achieve, it’s something
we receive.
Talk About It:
• What is grace?
• Why can’t we earn God’s love?
• How does it feel to know it’s a gift?
Prayer Activity:
Wrap a small box like a gift. Inside, put a slip of paper that says “GRACE.” Pass it around and thank
God that His forgiveness is not something we earn—it’s something He gives.
Prayer:
Jesus, thank You for showing us grace upon grace. Thank You for the gift of salvation. Amen.
Jesus forgives and changes me.
Faith Verse
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.” John 1:5
Read:
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift
of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9)
Levi didn’t earn Jesus’ love. He didn’t have to be “good enough” to be called. Jesus simply gave him
the gift of grace. That’s how it works for us too—salvation isn’t something we achieve, it’s something
we receive.
Talk About It:
• What is grace?
• Why can’t we earn God’s love?
• How does it feel to know it’s a gift?
Prayer Activity:
Wrap a small box like a gift. Inside, put a slip of paper that says “GRACE.” Pass it around and thank
God that His forgiveness is not something we earn—it’s something He gives.
Prayer:
Jesus, thank You for showing us grace upon grace. Thank You for the gift of salvation. Amen.
Day 5
Faith Fact
Jesus forgives and changes me.
Faith Verse
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.” John 1:5
Read:
“Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason
I was shown mercy.” (1 Timothy 1:15b-16a)
The apostle Paul had made huge mistakes before following Jesus—but that didn’t stop Jesus from
loving and changing him. No one is ever too far gone. Jesus shows mercy so others can see what
His love can do!
Talk About It:
• Why do you think Paul called himself “the worst”?
• How does Jesus show mercy to people today?
• Who needs to hear this message of hope?
Prayer Activity:
Draw or trace a heart and write the word mercy inside. Take time to thank Jesus for giving mercy even
when we mess up. Then pray for someone you know who needs to know Jesus’ forgiveness, too.
Prayer:
Jesus, Thank You for not allowing our human mistakes to make you love us any less. Thank You for everything You do for us Amen.
Jesus forgives and changes me.
Faith Verse
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.” John 1:5
Read:
“Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason
I was shown mercy.” (1 Timothy 1:15b-16a)
The apostle Paul had made huge mistakes before following Jesus—but that didn’t stop Jesus from
loving and changing him. No one is ever too far gone. Jesus shows mercy so others can see what
His love can do!
Talk About It:
• Why do you think Paul called himself “the worst”?
• How does Jesus show mercy to people today?
• Who needs to hear this message of hope?
Prayer Activity:
Draw or trace a heart and write the word mercy inside. Take time to thank Jesus for giving mercy even
when we mess up. Then pray for someone you know who needs to know Jesus’ forgiveness, too.
Prayer:
Jesus, Thank You for not allowing our human mistakes to make you love us any less. Thank You for everything You do for us Amen.