New Shoes. New Shoes. walking in Jesus. walking in Jesus. footsteps. footsteps. ...so we too might walk in newness of life.

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1 New Shoes New Shoes walking in Jesus footsteps...so we too might walk in newness of life. Romans 6:4b (NASB) walking in Jesus footsteps...so we too might walk in newness of life. Romans 6:4b (NASB)

2 As a reminder of Jesus' suffering on the cross, give each family member a small pebble to place in their shoe for the day. It'll be uncomfortable but not unbearable. Talk about how it felt to carry that burden all day and what Jesus' suffering means to you. As a reminder of Jesus' suffering on the cross, give each family member a small pebble to place in their shoe for the day. It'll be uncomfortable but not unbearable. Talk about how it felt to carry that burden all day and what Jesus' suffering means to you. Create stepping stones for your backyard or garden. Include Bible verses and/or symbols of faith (dove, cross, shell, etc.) Create stepping stones for your backyard or garden. Include Bible verses and/or symbols of faith (dove, cross, shell, etc.) Have a family movie night by renting A Walk in My Shoes. Discuss the themes of helping the less fortunate, encouraging empathy and good communication. Have a family movie night by renting A Walk in My Shoes. Discuss the themes of helping the less fortunate, encouraging empathy and good communication. Walk A Mile In His Shoes Talk: With whom would you like to take a walk? Walk: When Jesus lived on earth, He walked from place to place, teaching and healing as He traveled. As Jesus walked, He asked twelve men to follow Him, and to become His disciples. These men walked in Jesus shoes, walking where He walked, listening and learning. We too are called to walk where He walked, to listen and to learn. Jesus said to his disciples, If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. Matthew 16:24 (NASB) Walk A Mile In His Shoes Talk: With whom would you like to take a walk? Walk: When Jesus lived on earth, He walked from place to place, teaching and healing as He traveled. As Jesus walked, He asked twelve men to follow Him, and to become His disciples. These men walked in Jesus shoes, walking where He walked, listening and learning. We too are called to walk where He walked, to listen and to learn. Jesus said to his disciples, If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. Matthew 16:24 (NASB)

3 Instead of driving to the grocery store today, walk. Thank God for all His bountiful blessings. Instead of driving to the grocery store today, walk. Thank God for all His bountiful blessings. As you walk to school or work today, pray for your teachers and co-workers. As you walk to school or work today, pray for your teachers and co-workers. Walking Forgiven Talk about it: How does it feel to be forgiven? Walk in Jesus footsteps: The Gospel of Matthew tells of Peter asking Jesus how many times he should forgive someone who sins against him. He asks if seven times is sufficient. Jesus replies to forgive someone 70 times 7! (Matthew 18:21-22) Our forgiveness should be unlimited. We owe God more than we could ever repay. God has forgiven us through the death and resurrection of Jesus. : Anyone who belongs to Christ is a new person. The past is forgotten, and everything is new. God has done it all! He sent Christ to make peace between himself and us, and he has given us the work of making peace between himself and others. 2 Corinthians 5:17-18 (CEV) Walking Forgiven Talk about it: How does it feel to be forgiven? Walk in Jesus footsteps: The Gospel of Matthew tells of Peter asking Jesus how many times he should forgive someone who sins against him. He asks if seven times is sufficient. Jesus replies to forgive someone 70 times 7! (Matthew 18:21-22) Our forgiveness should be unlimited. We owe God more than we could ever repay. God has forgiven us through the death and resurrection of Jesus. : Anyone who belongs to Christ is a new person. The past is forgotten, and everything is new. God has done it all! He sent Christ to make peace between himself and us, and he has given us the work of making peace between himself and others. 2 Corinthians 5:17-18 (CEV)

4 Look at a pair of your baby shoes and reflect on how you ve grown physically and spiritually. Look at a pair of your baby shoes and reflect on how you ve grown physically and spiritually. Discovering your spiritual gifts is a lot like finding the right pair of shoes not all are going to be a perfect fit. Take time to figure out how God wants to use you. Discovering your spiritual gifts is a lot like finding the right pair of shoes not all are going to be a perfect fit. Take time to figure out how God wants to use you. Wash the feet of a loved one in an act of love and service. Wash the feet of a loved one in an act of love and service. Cold Feet Talk: Share a time when God helped you have courage. Walk: The Bible tells us of a man named Peter who got cold feet one night. He saw Jesus walking on the water and decided to join Him. As he walked on the water toward Jesus, the cold waves tossed around him and the wind blew. Peter became frightened and began to sink, but Jesus reached out His hand and caught him. (Matthew 14:25-31) Imagine being in Peter s place. How would you have felt? What would you have done? Direct my footsteps according to Your word; let no sin rule over me. Psalm 119:133 Cold Feet Talk: Share a time when God helped you have courage. Walk: The Bible tells us of a man named Peter who got cold feet one night. He saw Jesus walking on the water and decided to join Him. As he walked on the water toward Jesus, the cold waves tossed around him and the wind blew. Peter became frightened and began to sink, but Jesus reached out His hand and caught him. (Matthew 14:25-31) Imagine being in Peter s place. How would you have felt? What would you have done? Direct my footsteps according to Your word; let no sin rule over me. Psalm 119:133

5 Take a walk around your neighborhood, praying for your neighbors that they may come to know Christ, or if they already do, their faith will be strengthened by the Holy Spirit. Take a walk around your neighborhood, praying for your neighbors that they may come to know Christ, or if they already do, their faith will be strengthened by the Holy Spirit. Play a game of Follow the Leader be careful who you follow! Play a game of Follow the Leader be careful who you follow! Walk barefoot through the early morning dewy grass. Let the damp, coolness refresh your soul. Walk barefoot through the early morning dewy grass. Let the damp, coolness refresh your soul. The Right Shoes Talk: Look at your shoes. Are they the right shoes for today? Walk: Paul tells us in Ephesians 6:14-15, Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace (NASB) The Roman soldier's sandal or boot was a sole with straps held firmly on the foot with nails studding the bottom for better footing to prevent him from slipping and sliding on the terrain. Shoes provided protection against sharpened sticks placed in the ground. The soldier s footwear was of greatest importance. St. Paul tells us to wear the right footwear too. It will not only protect us from the enemy s tactics, but will enable us to keep our footing....having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace... Ephesians 6:15 (NASB) The Right Shoes Talk: Look at your shoes. Are they the right shoes for today? Walk: Paul tells us in Ephesians 6:14-15, Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace (NASB) The Roman soldier's sandal or boot was a sole with straps held firmly on the foot with nails studding the bottom for better footing to prevent him from slipping and sliding on the terrain. Shoes provided protection against sharpened sticks placed in the ground. The soldier s footwear was of greatest importance. St. Paul tells us to wear the right footwear too. It will not only protect us from the enemy s tactics, but will enable us to keep our footing....having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace... Ephesians 6:15 (NASB)

6 Did you know the average person walks approximately 4,000 steps a day? Wear a pedometer today and see how many steps you take. Did you know the average person walks approximately 4,000 steps a day? Wear a pedometer today and see how many steps you take. As you tie your shoes today, think about the gift of salvation. As you tie your shoes today, think about the gift of salvation. New Shoes Talk: Describe your favorite pair of new shoes. What made them so special? Walk: Little children love to share their "new" shoes with all those they come in contact. The newness and freshness is something that has to be shared and shown. We are called to wear our shoes proudly as we follow in Jesus footsteps. May our prayer be like that of the psalmist: Direct my footsteps according to Your word; let no sin rule over me. Psalm 119:133 But if anyone obeys His Word, God s love is truly made complete in Him. This is how we know we are in Him: whoever claims to live in Him must walk as Jesus did. 1 John 2:5-6 New Shoes Talk: Describe your favorite pair of new shoes. What made them so special? Walk: Little children love to share their "new" shoes with all those they come in contact. The newness and freshness is something that has to be shared and shown. We are called to wear our shoes proudly as we follow in Jesus footsteps. May our prayer be like that of the psalmist: Direct my footsteps according to Your word; let no sin rule over me. Psalm 119:133 But if anyone obeys His Word, God s love is truly made complete in Him. This is how we know we are in Him: whoever claims to live in Him must walk as Jesus did. 1 John 2:5-6

7 Take a compass with you as you walk. How is a compass like the Word of God? Take a compass with you as you walk. How is a compass like the Word of God? Sing the song, Thy Word is a Lamp Unto My Feet. Sing the song, Thy Word is a Lamp Unto My Feet. Ever heard of the 5-Finger Prayer? How about creating a 10-Toe Prayer? Can you think of 10 groups of people to pray for? Ever heard of the 5-Finger Prayer? How about creating a 10-Toe Prayer? Can you think of 10 groups of people to pray for? Comfy Shoes Talk: What is your favorite pair of shoes? Do you still own them? Walk: Telling others about Jesus is at times like wearing a new pair of shoes, they might be a little tight and uncomfortable at first. Just like new shoes need to be broken in, so we too need to be broken in, becoming comfortable about telling others about the redeeming work of Jesus. Nudge us Lord; help us to walk in Jesus footsteps. Your desire to tell the good news about peace should be like shoes on your feet. Ephesians 6:15 (CEV) Comfy Shoes Talk: What is your favorite pair of shoes? Do you still own them? Walk: Telling others about Jesus is at times like wearing a new pair of shoes, they might be a little tight and uncomfortable at first. Just like new shoes need to be broken in, so we too need to be broken in, becoming comfortable about telling others about the redeeming work of Jesus. Nudge us Lord; help us to walk in Jesus footsteps. Your desire to tell the good news about peace should be like shoes on your feet. Ephesians 6:15 (CEV)

8 Count the number of shoes you own and donate $1 per pair to a mission that proclaims the salvation of Christ. Count the number of shoes you own and donate $1 per pair to a mission that proclaims the salvation of Christ. Clean out your shoe closet and give gently used shoes to a local children s charity. Clean out your shoe closet and give gently used shoes to a local children s charity. Dance Your Shoes Off Talk: Share a time you danced your shoes off. Walk: More than 2,000 people from Second Baptist Church, Houston, Texas, gathered in the heart of Houston to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus and to dance their shoes off. The purpose was to proclaim the resurrection of Jesus Christ in a powerful and celebratory way. Most importantly, each participant left a new pair of shoes on the field for those in need. The shoes were given to local mission agencies. Jesus said: Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me. (Matthew 25:40) Those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31 (NIV) Dance Your Shoes Off Talk: Share a time you danced your shoes off. Walk: More than 2,000 people from Second Baptist Church, Houston, Texas, gathered in the heart of Houston to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus and to dance their shoes off. The purpose was to proclaim the resurrection of Jesus Christ in a powerful and celebratory way. Most importantly, each participant left a new pair of shoes on the field for those in need. The shoes were given to local mission agencies. Jesus said: Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me. (Matthew 25:40) Those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31 (NIV)