SPRING 2020: THE RESCUE BEGINS
March 29: Jesus was Baptized (Matthew 3:13-17; Mark 1:1-11; Luke 3:21-22; John 1:19-34)
Gospel Gem: Jesus always obeyed, He never sinned. He took the punishment of death we deserve and conquered death and rose again. When we trust in Jesus, He cleanses us from sin!
Review the Gospel: God's Plan for Me
Baptism is a symbol of the gospel. Baptism is a way God wants believers to show the world what Jesus did for us by dying on the cross, being buried, and rising again three days later.
Ask your child if they have ever heard the word gospel. Clarify that the word gospel means "good news". It is the message about Christ, the kingdom of God, and salvation Use the following guide to share the gospel with your child. You don't have to do this all at once, you can even spread it out over the week:
Father, You are good. We praise You for Your grace and mercy to us. We confess that we sin against You and thank You that Jesus never sinned and that He died for our sin. Thank You for giving us baptism as a way to show the world what You did for us. Amen.
Big Picture Question: What makes Jesus different? Jesus is fully God and fully man.
Key Passage: "This saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance: "Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners"- and I am the worst of them." 1 Timothy 1:15
Review the Gospel: God's Plan for Me
Baptism is a symbol of the gospel. Baptism is a way God wants believers to show the world what Jesus did for us by dying on the cross, being buried, and rising again three days later.
Ask your child if they have ever heard the word gospel. Clarify that the word gospel means "good news". It is the message about Christ, the kingdom of God, and salvation Use the following guide to share the gospel with your child. You don't have to do this all at once, you can even spread it out over the week:
- GOD RULES Explain that the Bible tells us God created everything and He is in charge of everything. Read Genesis 1:1, the read Revelation 4:11 or Colossians 1:16-17 aloud and explain what the verses mean.
- WE SINNED Tell child that since the time of Adam and Eve, everyone has chosen to disobey God. (Romans 3:23) The Bible calls this sin. Because God is holy, God cannot be around sin. Sin separates us from God and deserves God's punishment of death. (Romans 6:23)
- GOD PROVIDED Read John 3:16 aloud. Say that God sent His Son, Jesus, the perfect solution to our sin problem, to rescue us from the punishment we deserve. It's something we, as sinners could never earn on our own. Jesus alone saves us. Read and explain Ephesians 2:8-9.
- JESUS GIVES Share with your child that Jesus lived a perfect life, died on the cross for our sins, and rose again. Because Jesus gave up His life for us, we can be welcome into God's family for eternity. This is the best gift ever! Read Romans 5:8; 2 Corinthians 5:21; or 1 Peter 3:18.
- WE RESPOND Read Romans 10:9-10, 13. Review these aspects of our response: Believe in your heart that Jesus alone saves you through what He's already done on the cross. Repent, turning from self and sin to Jesus. Tell God and others that your faith is in Jesus.
Father, You are good. We praise You for Your grace and mercy to us. We confess that we sin against You and thank You that Jesus never sinned and that He died for our sin. Thank You for giving us baptism as a way to show the world what You did for us. Amen.
Big Picture Question: What makes Jesus different? Jesus is fully God and fully man.
Key Passage: "This saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance: "Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners"- and I am the worst of them." 1 Timothy 1:15
