Head: Know God’s Word | Heart: Love God | Hands: Follow God’s Way
Read: Romans 5
HEAD
When you hear the word hero, who do you think of? Maybe a parent, a police officer, a firefighter, or even the superheroes you see in movies? Heroes have many different characteristics, but they all protect and serve others. Read Romans 5:1-11. Now, after reading that passage, who do you think is the ultimate hero? Yes, Jesus! Jesus lived a perfect life and died an undeserving death, all for us. We are all sinners and turn from God, yet He loved us so much that He sent Jesus, our ultimate hero, to die for our sins. When we turn away from our sins and accept Jesus as our savior, we receive the hope of salvation. Salvation provides hope for the whole world!
HEART
What do you hope to get for your birthday? Hoping for something, like a cool birthday gift, is great, but it is more like a desire or wishful thinking for something. But when we talk about the hope of salvation, we are talking about something much different. We are saying that we trust in all the promises of God. Through God and His gift to us, His son Jesus, we can receive salvation. Salvation is for anyone who chooses to accept it!
HANDS
Think of a community hero (police officer, firefighter, doctor, etc.) and make them a thank-you card. Invite them to church and tell them who the ultimate hero is - the hope for the world, Jesus!
Prayer: God, You are the hope of the world! Thank You for giving us the gift of salvation through Your Son, Jesus! God, help me to put my hope in You and to remember Your promises to me. Amen.