Jesus is Our Only Hope
Big Truth:
Jesus is Our Only Hope
Isaiah 8:17; Jeremiah 17:13; Matthew 12:21; Acts 4:12; 2 Corinthians 1:10; Ephesians 1:12; 4:4; Colossians 1:27; 1 Timothy 4:10; Hebrews 6:19
Bible Verse:
But to all who did receive Him, who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God…
Big Ideas:
- There is one true Savior and many false saviors.
- Everyone will either reject Jesus or believe in Him.
- Salvation through Jesus requires new birth.
Bible Story:
John 1:9-18Jesus is called “the true light, which gives light to everyone.” He was God, and through Him the whole world was created; yet He took on flesh and came to dwell among His people and to reveal God’s glory to us. He brings grace and truth, and it is through Him that we receive grace upon grace. He is our only hope.
Story:
Remember to Anticipate
Advent is a special celebration and contemplation of the coming of Jesus Christ that Christians participate in during the Christmas season. Advent literally means “arrival” or “coming”. During Advent season God’s people remember and rejoice in Jesus’ first coming to save his people from their sins, while at the same time long with anticipation and expectation for His return. Advent centers on Jesus, the saving Son. He alone is the Word, fully God, fully man, and our only hope.
Every child should know that:
- Jesus is the living fulfillment of God’s Word.
- Jesus is fully God and fully man.
- Jesus is our only hope.
Every child should be able to:
- Memorize John 1:1-4, 9-14 (pick verses based on stage of development that they are in)
- Give to or serve someone sacrificially who doesn’t know Jesus as a means to share the good news about Jesus with them.
Every child should feel:
- Thankful that Jesus came to save us from our sins.
- Wonder and awe at the reality of the incarnation.
- Burdened for those who do not know the good news.
Every child should want to:
- Know more about Jesus.
- Give to others because God gave his Son for us.
