Leader Guide

Prayer

Thomas had been chosen by Jesus as one of His twelve Disciples. He had followed Jesus during His years of ministry on Earth. Thomas loved Jesus with all of his heart and was even willing to die with Him. (See John 11:16.) Yet, Thomas was filled with doubt and very slow to believe that Jesus had risen from the dead.

 

In Mark 9:22b–24, early in His ministry, Jesus met a boy who was tormented by demons. The boy’s father begged Jesus, saying,

 

 

As followers of Jesus, we can all be tempted to doubt sometimes. Doubt can enter our minds from school, the internet, movies, TV, or even from family or friends.  

 

But instead of pretending we don’t have doubt, we should admit it to God—just like that father who asked Jesus for help. Whenever we sense doubt creep in, we can come to God and ask for His help to overcome it. We can also read God’s Word to know the truth and build up our faith.

 

Please close your eyes and bow your heads. Confess to God any doubt or unbelief you may have about Him, or Jesus, the Holy Spirit, or the Bible. Children silently pray.

 

Now, while your heads are still bowed, if you want to overcome your unbelief or doubt, repeat after me: Lord I do believe, but help me to overcome my unbelief!” Children repeat.

 

Now let’s declare what we believe by praying the words of The Salvation Poem:  

Jesus, You died upon a cross

And rose again to save the lost

Forgive me now of all my sin

Come be my Savior, Lord and Friend

Change my life and make it new

And help me, Lord, to live for You

© 2004 Matt & Sherry McPherson. All rights reserved.

 

If you prayed this prayer to accept Jesus for the very first time today, please come and talk to me after class. (Have materials ready to give any new believers, such as the Superbook Kids Bible App and links to Want to Know God? https://us-en.superbook.cbn.com/gospelvideo?version=chris and Gizmo’s Bible Adventures https://us-en.superbook.cbn.com/pages/discover/kidsdevo/gizmos-bible-adventures)