Key Ideas
Faith Fact
Jesus is alive.
Faith Verse
John 3:16 (NLT)
“For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.”
Question of the Day: What does Jesus have power over?
Read about It
Read: Hebrews 1:3
Casting is an art form that makes a duplicate sculpture of something. An artist will mix a special powder with water and place it around a person’s hands until the mold is set. Their hands are removed from the mold. Then a mixture of plaster of Paris is poured into the mold and given several hours to dry. Once dried, the mold is removed to reveal an exact replica of the person’s hands. The cast, down to the very tiny details, is the exact imprint of the person’s hands.
The Scripture we read today talks about how Jesus expresses the very character of God. He allowed people to see the radiance of God’s glory. All the power of God, Jesus has because Jesus is God. After Jesus rose from the dead, He ascended to heaven and is now seated “at the right hand” of the Father. Jesus is alive and because He holds all power, He wants us to trust Him with our life. Jesus, the living God, has power over everything we face. Because He loves us, He is willing to work and move for us!
Talk about It
Question 1. Whose character and glory does Jesus show?
Answer 1. God (Hebrews 1:3)
Question 2. Where is Jesus now?
Answer 2. Jesus is seated at the right hand of God (Hebrews 1:3)
Question 3. What words would you use to describe Jesus’ power?
Answer 3. Answers will vary.
Question 4. How does knowing that Jesus has power over everything make you feel?
Answer 4. Answers will vary.
Question 5. Why do some people trust their own ways instead of trusting Jesus, who is alive and has power over everything?
Answer 5. Answers will vary.
Pray about It
Jesus, I believe that You are God and are all-powerful. Help me to trust You, no matter what situations I may face. Amen.