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: Why did Jesus take our place?
Read about It
Read: 1 Peter 2:21–25
In baseball, coaches use a pinch hitter as a substitute for another player, usually a weaker hitter, who is due up to bat. Jesus covered our weaknesses by becoming a substitute for us.
Jesus is the only person who never sinned. Because of this, He is the only one who could be our substitute by taking the punishment for our sins. Jesus is fully God and fully human. His death and resurrection show His power to heal us spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and physically. When we trust Jesus and follow His ways, He will lead us and guide us to the full life He has planned for us. We will see His power in our life.
Talk about It
Question 1. Why was Jesus the only one who could take our place?
Answer 1. He is the only person who ever lived a perfect life without sin.
Question 2. How did Jesus pay the punishment for our sins?
Answer 2. He died on the cross. (1 Peter 2:24)
Question 3. Why can we be healed in every part of our life?
Answer 3. Jesus’ death and resurrection proves His power to heal and make every part of our life whole. “By his wounds, you are healed.” (1 Peter 2:24).
Question 4. How does knowing that Jesus took your place make you feel?
Answer 4. Answers will vary.
Question 5. In what part of your life do you need Jesus to show His power in your weakness?
Answer 5. Answers will vary.
Pray about It
Jesus, thank You for coming to take my place and taking the punishment for my sins. Thank You for being more powerful than any weakness I face. Help me to trust You and allow You to show Your power in my life. Amen.