To begin the session:
Download the “Celebrity Spokespeople” quiz here. Make a copy for each class member. After all have arrived, distribute the quizzes and ask class members to work individually or in groups to match each celebrity spokesperson to the organization he or she has represented. (Some are current spokespeople; others have represented a product years ago.)
After about five minutes, have class members share their responses. Answers are: 1=m, 2=g, 3=b, 4=o, 5=i, 6=a, 7=k, 8=n, 9=d, 10=h, 11=l, 12=e, 13=c, 14=j, 15=f. Briefly discuss the effectiveness of this advertising strategy. Who do they believe are effective spokespeople for a product or cause? Can they recall a time when a celebrity has been proven to be a very ineffective spokesperson?
Lead into Bible study by saying, “Companies and organizations sometimes choose famous people to represent their products and causes. We might come to think of such a person when looking to make a purchase or lend our support. In the Bible, we see that faithful disciples can earn reputations that cause people to call on them when they seek help from the God of the church. Let’s look at how Peter proved himself a faithful representative of Jesus in our lesson today.”
To encourage personal application:
Distribute 3 ½” by 2” pieces of blank card stock, pens, and samples of business cards. Have each class member create their own business card with their name and the title, “Faithful Disciple of Jesus.” In addition, their card should include specific services they perform and gifts they have with which they represent the church of the Lord Jesus.
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