Activity

Let’s say the SuperTruth together: “I will build my life on God’s Word.”

The Bible verses we will discuss today are about Jesus, who is the Word of God!

Give each child a Bible. Have children look up the verse then lead a discussion with the information below.

1. John 1:14:

So the Word became humanand made His home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness.And we have seen His glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son.

• Who do you think this verse is describing? Jesus.
• Why do you believe it is Jesus? The Father’s only Son is Jesus, Jesus became human and lived with people on the earth, Jesus displayed God’s glory, Jesus was faithful and full of love.
• What does the first sentence of this verse say that Jesus is? The Word.
• Yes, Jesus is the Word of God. God’s Word came to the earth and lived among the people. Jesus is God’s Message to us. Jesus didn’t just repeat someone else’s words, He taught with complete and total authority because He was then and is forever the living Word of God! So, knowing this, our SuperTruth says that we will build our lives on God’s Word; who are we actually building our lives on? Jesus, because He is the Word.

2. 1 Corinthians 3:10–11:

¹⁰ Because of God’s grace to me, I have laid the foundation like an expert builder. Now others are building on it. But whoever is building on this foundation must be very careful. ¹¹For no one can lay any foundation other than the one we already have—Jesus Christ.

• This was written by the apostle Paul. In verse 10, what was Paul able to do with the ability God gave him? He laid, or put down a foundation like an expert builder.
• In verse 11, who was the foundation Paul laid? Jesus Christ.
• How did Paul do this; by what method? He preached and taught about Jesus and lived his life in obedience to God’s Word.
• Was Paul the only one allowed to build on this foundation? No, he said others could build on it but they must be careful and not change it.
• Can you think of another foundation someone could lay? Salvation by works or good deeds, following the law, human righteousness.
• Can we also be expert builders like Paul? How can we build on the same foundation? Yes we can; by boldly sharing the Gospel and living a life like Jesus by the power of the Holy Spirit in us. Speaking the truth of God’s Word.

3. 1 Peter 2:4–6:

⁴ You are coming to Christ, who is the living cornerstone of God’s temple. He was rejected by people, but He was chosen by God for great honor. ⁵And you are living stones that God is building into His spiritual temple. What’s more, you are His holy priests.Through the mediation of Jesus Christ, you offer spiritual sacrifices that please God.⁶As the Scriptures say, “I am placing a cornerstone in Jerusalem, chosen for great honor, and anyone who trusts in Him will never be disgraced.”

• In verse 4, a cornerstone in Bible times was the most important stone of a building. It was placed at one corner and the rest of the stones were placed next to it. If the cornerstone was not true, or straight, the entire building would be out of line or crooked. If the cornerstone was removed, the entire structure could collapse. Who is the cornerstone of God’s temple? Jesus.
• Why do you think verse 4 says “living cornerstone”? This cornerstone is not an object, it is a person. Jesus is forever alive and will never be replaced or removed.
• What does it mean that Jesus was rejected? People did not believe He was God’s Son. They didn’t accept His teachings and that Heis the only way to God.
• Since people rejected Jesus, what does that mean to you and your decision to build on Jesus? People will reject Jesus today, too. Others may disagree and even make fun of or persecute us for our beliefs
• What does the writer call us in verse 5? Living stones and holy priests.
• How does this relate to the SuperTruth? When we follow Jesus’ teachings and He is our foundation, we grow up spiritually and God places us where He wants us to function in the world and in His church. Jesus gives us life and we grow up in Him.
• According to verse 5, can we please God on our own without Christ? No, only through Jesus can we please God and be acceptable to Him.
• What promise do we have in verse 6? If we trust in Jesus as our foundation, we will never be disgraced or put to shame.