When we break rules, there are usually consequences.
That may mean being in time out or losing
privileges. Adults who break the law may be arrested
or put in jail. Today we will hear about a time Jesus
was arrested, even though He never did anything
wrong or against the law.
Pastor Brian discusses today the fact that Jesus was sinless when he was crucified. Without Jesus' sinless life, the sacrifice would be meaningless before God. It took a perfect sacrifical lamb to atone for the sin of mankind. How amazing that the Lord, our God, would send his own son to bear our guilt and be forsaken on our behalf?
The gift of salvation not only means that those who trust in Him have been given eternal life, but it also means that we have been given power in this life, by means of the Holy Spirit, to deny sin. We do not have to allow sin to rule in our hearts. Instead, we can trust in the Holy sacrifice of God, and can take heart that because of Jesus' death, we have been given life.
Jesus Saves
In Christ Alone
1. What did Jesus pray in the garden? (“Let this cup pass from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will,” Matt. 26:39)
2. Which disciple betrayed Jesus and how? (Judas, with a kiss; Matt. 26:47-49)
3. How did Jesus respond when the high priest told Jesus to say if He is the Messiah? (Jesus agreed, Matt. 26:64)
4. Why do you think Peter denied knowing Jesus?
Guide kids to discuss the fear Peter surely felt. If the religious leaders had arrested Jesus, what would stop them from also arresting and punishing Jesus’ followers? Peter was focused on his own physical well-being and comfort, not on Jesus.
5. When might we feel tempted to pretend we don’t know Jesus?
Guide kids to discuss the pressure the world will put on them to disobey God. Remind them that Satan is always working to convince people to worship things or people other than God. It may feel easier or more comfortable to ignore Jesus, but we are called to boldly preach the gospel to all.
6. What is something difficult or scary that God may ask you to do?
Guide kids to think through situations they may face now or in the future. Remind them that no matter what situations we face, we always have hope for the future. Someday Jesus will return and destroy all evil, fixing the world for us to live with God forever.