Leader Guide

Object Lesson

Let’s say our SuperVerse together. Revelation 3:20:

“Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear My voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends.”

As we have been discussing in our lesson today, Jesus knocks and calls out to us. He pursues us patiently because He wants to be included in our lives now on Earth, and then to live with us in heaven for all of eternity!

Hold up the “Keep Out” sign.  Have you ever seen a sign like this?

What does it mean?

It means that only certain people are allowed to enter. These people must have authorization or official permission to enter. No one else is welcome; they must KEEP OUT!

It is wise to be careful about which people we allow into our lives. Can you name some people we can trust to love us, protect us, and give us good advice?

Some of these people may include our parents, teachers, pastors, grandparents, and other family members.

However, we can’t trust everyone to love us, protect us, and give us good advice. Think about the people who the Prodigal Son met when he left home. Were those people really his friends?

Why did those people want to be with the Prodigal Son?

What did they do when he had spent all of his money?

Now let’s think about Jesus. Why does Jesus want to be with us?

Will He ever leave us or betray us?

What will He do if we make a mistake?

Jesus is our true friend. The SuperVerse tells us that Jesus stands and waits for us to open the door. He will not come in unless He is authorized by you! He waits for our approval and permission to enter our hearts. 

We can trust Jesus with every part of our lives. He will never betray us or let us down. Jesus loves us unconditionally—no matter what we do. He will always forgive us when we come to Him and ask. He wants to lead us into a closer relationship with His Father—God. Jesus desires only good things for us and will never lead us astray. God gives us free will to choose how to respond to Jesus.

Hold up the “Enter Here” sign. Will Jesus see this sign on the door of your heart? We want to welcome Jesus into our hearts and give Him permission to enter every area of our lives.