Key Ideas
Faith Fact
Jesus forgives.
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: How has Jesus saved us?
Read about It
Read: Romans 5:8–9
In a courtroom, when someone is on trial for something they are accused of doing, there is a prosecutor and a defense attorney. The prosecutor tries to prove that the accused person is guilty, while the defense attorney tries to prove the accused person’s innocence or at least ensure they have a fair trial.
If this were the case when we were standing before God, and, if Jesus had not come, we would be proven guilty every time because of our sin. But, because of God’s great love for us, even while we were sinners and guilty of sin, God sent His Son to die for us and pay the penalty for our sins. Jesus took our place and our punishment. Because of Jesus’ death on the cross, we can be made right with God and saved from eternal separation from Him. Jesus saves us and makes it possible for us to have eternal life in heaven with Him.
Talk about It
Question 1. What did God do for us while we were still sinners?
Answer 1. He sent Christ to die for us. (Romans 5:8)
Question 2. Who makes us right in God’s sight?
Answer 2. Jesus (Romans 5:9)
Question 3. How does knowing that God loved you even while you were living in sin make you feel?
Answer 3. Answers will vary.
Question 4. What part of your life do you need Jesus to make right?
Answer 4. Answers will vary.
Question 5. How can you worship Jesus and thank Him for saving you?
Answer 5. Answers may vary.
Pray about It
Jesus, thank You that even when we mess up and make mistakes, You still love us. Thank You for taking the punishment for our sins and saving us. Amen.