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 is it possible for us to be saved?
Read about It
Read: Acts 4:11–13
Peter and John were bold followers of Jesus, and they knew how important it was for everyone to know about Jesus. In our Scripture reading today, they were telling members of the council about Jesus and His power to save people. Although people may look to false gods, illegal drugs, or bad behavior, none of those things can help. The Bible says that there is no other way for us to be saved except through Jesus. Without Him, we would be lost and there would be no way to have a relationship with God. Jesus’ work on the cross made it possible for us to be saved.
Talk about It
Question 1. Who is salvation found in?
Answer 1. Jesus. “There is salvation in no one else!” (Acts 4:12)
Question 2. Did Peter and John have special training to tell the council members about Jesus?
Answer 2. No, they were ordinary men with no special training in the Scriptures. (Acts 4:13)
Question 3. What did the council members notice about Peter and John?
Answer 3. They recognized them as men who had been with Jesus (Acts 4:13)
Question 4. What kinds of things to people search for salvation in other than Jesus?
Answer 4. Some people look to false gods, illegal drugs, and bad behavior.
Question 5. How does knowing that Jesus is the only way to be saved make you want to live your life?
Answer 5. Answers will vary.
Pray about It
Jesus, thank You for giving Your life for us and making it possible for us to be saved. I believe that You are the only way to be saved and I want to live my life to honor You in all that I do. Amen.