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 6:1
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 1:9-18John the Baptist ministered on earth before Jesus. He came as a precursor to the Promised Messiah. John’s message was that the only hope for the world was coming. When Jesus did come, John openly and publicly declared that the Lamb of God, or the Messiah, had come. Jesus was and is today the only hope for mankind.
Story:
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 one true King!
Every child should know:
- Jesus is the living fulfillment of God’s Word.
- Jesus is fully God and fully man.
- Jesus is our only hope.
Every child should strive 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.
- To give to others because God gave his Son for us.
