Jesus Calls His Disciples – Free Preteen Bible Lesson (Matthew 10)

Matthew 10
Trueway Word Bible lesson for preteens (ages 8–13)

About This Preteen Bible Lesson

This free printable Bible lesson explores the Bible passage in Matthew 10, where Jesus calls twelve disciples and sends them out to continue His mission. In this passage, Jesus chooses ordinary people, gives them authority to serve, and teaches them to trust God as they follow Him. Using the Trueway Word W.O.R.D. Bible study method, children learn to Walk into God’s Word, Observe what the Bible says, Reflect on what it means, and Discover how to live it out.

The lesson helps preteens understand that discipleship begins with belonging to Jesus before doing work for Him. The activity pages guide children to see that following Jesus involves listening, learning, trusting, and walking closely with Him. As shown throughout the lesson pages—including the introduction to the twelve disciples and Jesus sending them out with authority (pages 2–6)—children discover that God often calls ordinary people to take part in His extraordinary purposes.

The Big Question

Are all believers disciples or just a few special ones?

In Matthew 10, Jesus calls the twelve disciples by name and sends them on a special mission. Yet the Bible teaches that the word disciple simply means learner or follower. Anyone who chooses to follow Jesus and learn from Him is called to be a disciple.

What Kids Will Learn

• Jesus knows people personally and calls them by name
• A disciple is someone who listens, learns, trusts, and follows Jesus
• Jesus gives His followers strength and authority to serve Him
• Following Jesus requires trust, courage, and dependence on God
• Every believer is invited to live as a disciple of Jesus

Why This Lesson Matters

Preteens are beginning to ask important questions about identity, belonging, and purpose. This Bible passage helps them see that Jesus does not only use famous or powerful people. He calls ordinary individuals to follow Him and grow as His disciples. By understanding that discipleship means learning from Jesus and trusting Him daily, children begin forming a biblical worldview that connects faith with everyday life.

What’s Included

• Printable booklet version of the lesson
• Single-sided classroom worksheet version
• Guided Bible reading from Matthew 10
• Observe, Reflect, and Discover activity sections
• Memory verse and word search activities
• Weekly “live it out” action steps

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