🏡 Kingdom Family Devotional — Day 1

Day 1

“When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain; and after He sat down, His disciples came to Him. He opened His mouth and began to teach them…”
— Matthew 5:1–2 NASB1995

🕯 Gathered to Listen

Before the words came, there was a pause. Jesus sat down. His disciples came close. This wasn’t a crowd performance—it was intimate. The King of heaven had something to say, and those who drew near would hear the foundation of His Kingdom.

As a family, we are invited to do the same: pause. Slow down. Open our hearts to Jesus’ voice and posture ourselves like His first disciples—eager to learn, willing to follow, and unafraid to be changed.

🏛 Early Church Families

In the earliest days of the church, there were no church buildings. Families gathered in homes, sometimes under threat of persecution. Fathers taught their children the words of Jesus. Mothers instructed through example and quiet strength. Children listened, learned, and often became bold witnesses themselves.

The Kingdom of God wasn’t something they just talked about—it was something they lived together, every day, in every circumstance.

🗣 Discuss Together:

1. What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus?
2. What helps us listen to God as a family?
3. Can we think of one way this week we can “come near” to Jesus together?

🧱 Kingdom Practice

• Choose one night this week to turn off distractions (TV, phones) and sit together quietly.
• Read one verse of Matthew 5 and talk about it. Let everyone share—even the youngest!
• End with each person saying one sentence to Jesus.

🙏 Family Prayer

Lord Jesus, help our family to draw near to You. Teach us to listen. Help us make time for Your words and trust that You are always speaking to us through them. We want to follow You together. In Your name, Amen.