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: Who does God want to be saved?
Read about It
Read: 1 Timothy 2:1–6
There are things in the world that are reserved just for people who meet certain guidelines. Only kids can play on a kids’ sports team. Referees in a football game are the only ones who wear a black and white striped shirt on a football field during a game. Only those who meet a certain height requirement can ride most roller coasters at theme parks. These are only for certain people. However, the saving grace of God’s love doesn’t work like that.
God wants everyone to be saved and to understand that the good news about Jesus is for everyone. There is no one excluded from that love of God. Jesus gave His life to purchase forgiveness for everyone. There’s no special requirement on who can be saved. Anyone who comes to Jesus, accepts Him as their Savior, and follows Him can be saved.
Talk about It
Question 1. Who is the only One who can repair the relationship between God and people?
Answer 1. Jesus (1 Timothy 2:5)
Question 2. How was freedom from sin purchased for everyone?
Answer 2. Jesus gave His life. (1 Timothy 2:5).
Question 3. Is anyone excluded from God’s offer to be saved?
Answer 3. No, God wants everyone to be saved. (1 Timothy 2:3–4).
Question 4. Is there anyone in your life you think can’t be saved by Jesus?
Answer 4. Answers may vary.
Question 5. Who in your life needs to know that Jesus can be their Savior, and that God loves them?
Answer 5. Answers may vary.
Pray about It
Jesus, thank You that you came to save everyone and that You have made it possible for everyone to be free from sin. Help me to be willing and ready to share Your love with everyone around me. Amen.