The Rich Young Ruler for Kids: Following Jesus Matters Most
A man runs up to Jesus and asks what matters most for eternal life. The one thing for the ride: following Jesus matters more than anything else. With a relatable Tyler-and-the-video-game story and three real-life ways kids can put Jesus first.
For Parents
Your kid will tell you what matters most to them by what they argue with you about. The screen. The toy. The sibling they refuse to share with. This episode goes to Mark 10, the moment a man runs up to Jesus asking what really counts, and breaks it down with a video game story about Tyler that your kid will relate to immediately. Plus three small ways to put Jesus first in real moments at home.
The One Thing for the Ride
“Following Jesus matters more than anything else.”
Scripture
Mark 10:17
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Key Takeaways
- The Mark 10 story of the man who ran up to Jesus asking what mattered most for eternal life.
- A relatable video game story about a boy named Tyler that brings the lesson into your kid's actual day.
- Three small ways kids can put Jesus first: choices, attention, and letting go.
- A family conversation question about what your kid (or you) might be holding tighter than Jesus.
Try This Week
- Put Jesus first before games, before distractions, before everything else.
- Pay attention to your choices. What you choose shows what matters most to you.
- Be willing to let go. If something's getting in the way of following Jesus, don't hold onto it too tightly.
Talk It Over
What is something in your life that sometimes feels more important than following Jesus, and how can you change that?
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