Leader Guide

Bible Study

Have children look up and read each verse, then lead a discussion using the questions below.

Ephesians 1:7:

He is so rich in kindness and grace that He purchased our freedom with the blood of His Son and forgave our sins.

Who is rich and kind and full of grace? God.

What do we need to be freed from? Sin, bondage.

Which three words of this verse define “redeemed”? Purchased our freedom.

Why couldn’t another person’s blood have been shed to save us from our sins? Only Jesus was without sin, acceptable sacrifice, spotless, blameless.

Ephesians 2:13: 

But now you have been united with Christ Jesus. Once you were far away from God, but now you have been brought near to Him through the blood of Christ.

What was God’s relationship with Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden before sin entered the world? Intimate, close.

What did sin do to our relationship with God? Separated, broke it.

What happened when Jesus died on the cross and shed His blood? Brought us close to God and into fellowship with Him.

Titus 2:14:

He gave His life to free us from every kind of sin, to cleanse us, and to make us His very own people, totally committed to doing good deeds.

Jesus’ blood will cleanse and free us from what kinds of sin? Every kind.

What did our freedom cost Jesus? Jesus’ life and blood.

Why did Jesus die for us and redeem us? To bring us back to Him/God. To free us to do good works/deeds, to commit our lives to Him.

What are some practical ways in your life that you can thank Jesus for the price He paid for your redemption? Obedience to His word; good deeds/works to tell others about Him; share with others what He has done; praise and thank Him.