Key Ideas
Faith Fact
The Holy Spirit lives in me.
Faith Verse
Galatians 5:22–23 (NLT)
The Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
Question of the Day: What is the biggest mistake you have ever made?
Read about It
Read: John 3:17–21
Have you ever done something and had to sit in a time-out? Choices and actions have consequences. Everyone has experienced this. The Bible says “everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard” (Romans 3:23).
We all make mistakes, it’s part of the consequences from when Adam and Eve sinned and ate the fruit in the Garden. However, we can be forgiven of our sin because of what Jesus did on the Cross.
Those who reject Jesus and choose not to accept God’s goodness and who He is can’t receive His forgiveness because they are choosing to turn away from God. They don’t accept what Jesus did on the Cross, so they have no way to be forgiven for their sins. To receive forgiveness for your sins, you must accept Jesus paying the price for your sins and ask Him to come into your life. Then you’ll receive the gift of salvation.
It is okay to have questions and to ask the Holy Spirit to help you when you are struggling with doubt. When you have questions, it is important to ask those around you to help you find answers in the Bible. The Holy Spirit lives in you and He is there to help you discover the truth about the goodness of God.
Talk about It
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Question 1. What is a sin that can be a struggle for you at times? Answer 1. Answers may vary.
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| Question 2. Who can you turn to when you are struggling with a sin?
Answer 2. God (Answers like parents/guardians or Christian leaders are also acceptable.)
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| Question 3. How do you receive forgiveness for your sins?
Answer 3. By asking Jesus to forgive my sins and to come into my life
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| Question 4. What is a question you would like to ask God someday?
Answer 4. Answers may vary.
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| Question 5. When you have questions about God and the Bible, who can you talk to?
Answer 5. Answers may vary.
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Pray about It
God, thank You for Your Holy Spirit living me in. Thank You for loving me although sometimes I do things that I shouldn’t do. God, when I have questions about my faith help me to turn to You and to the Bible for the answers. Amen.