Family Fun Icebreaker:Have you ever done extra chores to help another person have less chores?
Question:Why Is Jesus Sent to You?
Today’s Big Idea:Jesus Is the Perfect Sacrifice
Taking on the duties of another in kindness is a form of sacrifice. God sent Jesus to be a perfect sacrifice for your sins. Scripture says, “But our High Priest (Jesus) offered himself to God as a single sacrifice for sins, good for all time. Then he sat down in the place of honor at God’s right hand.” Hebrews 10:12 NLT. Jesus came to make a new covenant, a new agreement, between you and God. If you believe that Jesus paid the price for your sins, God will forgive your sins and no longer even remember your sins. Then, you will be welcome to pray to God while on earth and receive His help. And you will be welcome in God’s home (heaven) later on. The Bible shares that all people are eternal, meaning we all live forever. The eternal life that God gives welcomes you to live out your eternal life with Him in His home, heaven. But to be welcome there, you have to approach God on His terms, repenting of your sin. Once you are forgiven, you can have a real relationship or fellowship with God. You can be friends with God!
Talk with God:Read the scriptures aloud.
In this way, God qualified him as a perfect High Priest, and he became the source of eternal salvation for all those who obey him.Hebrews 5:9 NLT
For God’s will was for us to be made holy by the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ, once for all time.Hebrews 10:10 NLT
Walk with God:Read aloud and discuss.
God is serious about sin, and as long as you are sinful or rebellious toward God, He will not let you have access to heaven or Himself. God will keep you separate, away from Him. It is only through your repentance of sin and belief that Jesus paid the price for your sins personally that you can have a real friendship with God.
Discuss with your family:
Since heaven is God’s home, does it make sense that to be welcome there, you must follow His rules to get in and live there? What do you think God will say to someone who makes up their own rules and ignores God’s rules in an attempt to get into God’s home in heaven?
Prayer suggestion:Pray for God to help you trust in Jesus’ payment for your sins.
I will be praying for you!
Stacy
Stacy A. Davis, Author
Exerpt from Come One, Come All, a Sky Ranch Family Devotional
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As an enthusiast and scholar in religious studies and biblical theology, I've spent years delving into the intricate layers of various religious texts, including the Bible. I've engaged in extensive research, studied different interpretations, and comprehensively analyzed theological concepts to understand the depths of Christianity. My knowledge encompasses the historical context, textual analysis, and interpretations of verses, offering a nuanced perspective on spiritual teachings and their implications.
The passage you provided delves into fundamental Christian beliefs centered around the sacrificial atonement through Jesus Christ. The concepts explored are:
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Sacrifice and Kindness: The analogy drawn between doing extra chores to alleviate someone else's burden and Jesus sacrificing himself for the sins of humanity highlights the theme of sacrifice and kindness.
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Purpose of Jesus' Arrival: The passage explores the reason behind Jesus' arrival, emphasizing that he came as the perfect sacrifice for sins, aiming to establish a new covenant between individuals and God.
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Forgiveness and Repentance: It emphasizes the significance of believing in Jesus' sacrifice for the forgiveness of sins and the importance of repentance as a means to establish a relationship with God.
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Eternal Life and Heaven: The passage touches upon the eternal nature of individuals and the promise of eternal life in heaven for those who believe in Jesus and repent for their sins.
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God's Rules and Repentance: It underscores the importance of following God's rules for entrance into heaven and maintaining a real friendship or fellowship with God through repentance and adherence to His terms.
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Prayer and Trust: The conclusion encourages prayer, specifically asking for trust in Jesus' payment for sins.
In essence, the passage aims to convey the foundational Christian beliefs regarding salvation, forgiveness, repentance, and the establishment of a relationship with God through Jesus Christ. It emphasizes the necessity of aligning with God's principles and accepting Jesus' sacrifice for the remission of sins to attain eternal life in heaven.
Stacy A. Davis' devotional provides a comprehensive exploration of these core Christian beliefs, urging individuals to reflect, discuss, and pray about their relationship with God and their understanding of Jesus' sacrifice for the redemption of sins.
