God Is Life, Gives Life, And Sustains Life

Big Truth:

God Is Life, Gives Life, And Sustains Life

Genesis 2:7; Deuteronomy 30:20; Psalm 54:4; John 1:4; 6:33; 14:6; 20:31; Romans 6:4, 23; 2 Timothy 1:10; 1 Peter 1:3; 1 John 5:11

Bible Verse:

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live”

John 11:25

Big Ideas:

  • God is life.
  • Life is a gift from God.
  • Life is precious and meaningful.
  • Life is joyful.
  • Life has a purpose.

Bible Story:

John 11:1-57

Lazarus was a close friend of Jesus. One day, he became very sick. His sisters sent word to Jesus and asked him to come and heal Lazarus. While Jesus was still on the way, Lazarus died. The sisters grieved the loss of their brother and were sad that Jesus hadn’t made it in time to help Lazarus. But then, Jesus went to Lazarus’s tomb and called for him to come out of the grave, and Lazarus came out. Jesus gives new life.

Story:

Creation: Review

God created everything. Everything we see, hear, feel, taste, and that exists was created by Him. Not only did He create everything, but He created everything perfectly, including humanity. He created mankind in His very image and likeness to reflect His worth. All of creation was made just like He wanted and designed it to be. To His delight, God looked at everything He made and declared that it was good. All creation exists for God, is good, and was created to bring Him glory.

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Every child should know that:

  • God is the one who gives life and keeps life going.

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Every child should:

  • Talk about how the purpose and meaning of life is to glorify God.

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Every child should feel:

  • Joy because of the life God has given.

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Every child should want:

  • To live faithfully because their life is a gift.