Leader Guide

Video Leader Guide

Welcome to the last lesson of our Superbook adventure, “The Widow’s Mite.” If you were here for the previous lessons, who should we give to first? To God.  

 

In this lesson, we will learn that God gave His very best gift to us. Speaking of the best gift, let’s stand and sing The Salvation Poem to praise Jesus for coming to Earth to save us!    

Play Video 7: (Song) The Salvation Poem (3 minutes)

Be sure to preview the song so you can sing along with the children.

The Salvation Poem

SuperTruth and Discussion (2 minutes)

Our SuperTruth today is, “God first gave to us.”

The SuperTruth is very good news to us. God gave first. Consider that for a moment. He did not give because we were so good that we deserved it. He chose to give because of who He is. God is love and He generously gives to us.

Romans 5:8 says:

 

 

God chose to give even while we were being disobedient.  

So, take heart; when we mess up and even when we are unfaithful, He is ever faithful to give to us!

Introduce Condensed Bible Story (1 minute)

If most or all children watched the Bible story video in a previous lesson, omit it here and go straight to the SuperVerse.

Let’s watch a short version of the video about the widow and the valuable offering she gave—so valuable that Jesus took notice! If you have already seen the video, listen closely for what Jesus tells His disciples will happen to the temple in Jerusalem. Be ready to give the answer in Small Group.

Play Video 4: Condensed Bible Story (11 Minutes)

Condensed Bible Story

Superbook takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo to Jerusalem, where people are bringing their offerings to the Temple. When a poor widow gives just two tiny coins, Jesus says she has given more than rich people who gave much larger offerings—because she gave all she had.

Play Video 10C: SuperVerse Graphic 3

Graphic loops 3 minutes without audio; turn off or freeze video after children repeat the verse.

SuperVerse Graphic 3

SuperVerse (2 minutes)

Our SuperVerse today is Romans 8:32:

 

 

What does it mean to spare something? To hold it back, to protect or prevent it from harm.

 

This is how much God demonstrated His love for us. He made a plan to save us from our sins by sending His only Son into this world to die for us! He chose not to spare Him but to sacrifice Him instead—that we might be saved!  

 

Let’s say our SuperVerse together again—Romans 8:32:

 

 

Children will have more time to learn the SuperVerse in Small Group. If any children are not able to memorize the entire verse, be sure they understand its meaning.

Introduce Signposts Video (1 minute)

It’s time now for the Signposts video where we will learn about the gifts that God has given from the beginning of creation.       

   

       

Play Video 6: Signposts Video (3.5 minutes)

Signposts Video

Prayer and Send-Off (2 minutes)

Before we move to Small Group, let’s pray. Dear God, You love us so much that You gave us the most amazing gift we could ever receive—Your only Son, Jesus. Thank You for this most wonderful gift and for continuing to give us all we need to live and to serve You for the rest of our lives! In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen. 

 

It’s time for Small Group, where you will gather good gifts as fast as you can! Does that sound like fun?

Let’s go find out how to play.   

Teachers take children to Small Group classes for Grades 1–3 and 4–6. If the combined group is small, all children may stay together for Small Group time.

Small Group Game

In Large Group, you were asked to listen closely for what Jesus tells His disciples will happen to the temple in Jerusalem. What is the answer? The temple will be demolished, not one stone would be left on top of another.           

 

Let’s say our SuperVerse together: Romans 8:32:

 

 

God first gave us the gift of Jesus; the best gift anyone can ever receive. But this verse tells us that God also gives us everything else—things like love, mercy, forgiveness, peace, joy, purpose, plus daily provisions like food, clothing, and shelter. These are just a few of the countless gifts He gives us.  

 

In the video we saw in Lesson 1, Chris was trying to figure out what He should give back to God. Does anyone remember what symbols Chris used for God’s gifts to us? Crosses.    

 

Yes! And that is what this game is based on. Two teams will play at one time to try to each collect eight good gifts with a cross symbol in each paper ball.

Open one of the crumpled balls to show the cross symbol and then put it back on the floor.

 

Divide the children into teams of two players. Try to mix older and younger players together on teams.  

If uneven, one player may play twice or a leader may play.

Allow each team to name their team and the volunteer timers will write the team names on the board. Or to save time, assign a number to each team: Team1, Team 2, etc.  

For the first round, scatter only the “cross balls” in the center of the room but don’t tell the players.

Have two teams stand across from and facing each other about 10–12 feet from the balls on the floor.

Place a box beside each team.  

Two teams will play at one time. Each player will open the balls at the same time to identify which ones have crosses, then re-crumple the balls, placing them in the team box until they have eight balls per team.

The timekeeper assigned to each team will record the time taken to box eight balls.

If there is an odd number of teams, a team that previously played will play again but their time won’t be recorded.

Next, ask: Are you up for a bigger challenge?

Show the craft sticks to the teams. You will each have two of these sticks and you must use them to carry the balls to the boxes. Remember, it’s important to only put the balls with a cross into your box. 

Demonstrate how to hold a ball between the sticks and carry it to a box.

Give two sticks to each of the first four players.     

Say “Go” to begin the game and the volunteers start the time.

 

Round 2 instructions:

Play the same as Round 1 but add the “Blank balls” to the “Cross Balls” and mix them up before scattering them on the floor. The players will need to pick out the “cross balls” again and reject any “blank balls” by re-crumpling the balls and dropping them back to the floor. They may use their hands to unfold and crumple balls, but they must use the craft sticks to carry them. Only the “cross balls” can be placed in the boxes.

The scores are recorded next to the other scores and added together.  

The team with the lowest (fastest) combined score wins.      

 

Optional challenge: Give one craft stick to each player instead of two craft sticks. Play the game in the same way, except two players must carry each ball together between their sticks to the box.    

 

Conclusion: Which round was easier and faster? Round 1.

 

Why? All the balls had crosses.

 

James 1:17 says:

 

 

Round 1 represented the gifts that God gives. All were good and perfect. He is consistent and doesn’t change. God never gives duds or bad gifts that we must reject like the “blank balls” in the game. We can always trust God to give us what is best for us!   

 

However, not all gifts and opportunities offered by the world are good and perfect. Round 2 represents what we must do to decide what is from God and what is not in our best interest. The Holy Spirit lives in all believers and will help us discern and decide what is good and from God! 

 

In our Signpost Teaching today, we will learn more about how God has given to us from the very beginning of creation.              

Teaching

Have a child select the first Signpost Card and read it aloud. Tape the card to the wall or lean it against the wall on the floor so children can see it. Lead a discussion with the information below. Repeat for the other two Signpost Cards. Additional material is included for Grades 4–6 to look up and discuss.       

 

Signpost 1  In the Beginning                    

In the first Signpost Card, who is walking and where? (Hint if needed—it happened at the beginning of creation.) God in the Garden of Eden.   

 

From the very beginning, God was and still is the perfect example of how to give.

 

God gave the gift of life when He breathed life into Adam in the garden. Genesis 2:7 says:

 

 

He continued by giving seeds, plants, trees, animals, fish, and birds. All were given to us to sustain and feed us. He continues to sustain us today. Acts 17:25b says:

 

 

Throughout history, God has CHOSEN to provide gift after gift to us, His creation. You are probably familiar with something on the internet called a GIF (pronounced JIF). A GIF is a short video that loops continuously so you can watch it over and over and over again. God’s giving can be like a GIF; He gives to us over and over again without fail and without end! He never changes; consistently giving every good and perfect gift to us! (See James 1:17.)      

 

Let’s say today’s SuperTruth together: “God first gave to us.”

 

God chose to give Himself to Adam and Eve in the garden as He walked and talked with them. His desire from the beginning was to share an intimate, deep relationship with us. Sadly, sin came between God and people, yet God did not stop giving. He demonstrated His love for us by giving us His very best gift! 

 

OPTIONAL VERSES FOR GRADES 4–6  

Genesis 1:29–30: 

 

Hebrews 13:8:

 

James 1:17:

 

Signpost 2  The Gift of Love

 

Have a child turn over Signpost #2. God demonstrated the depth of His love with His best gift.

What is happening in this image? Jesus is being crucified on the cross for us. 

 

Romans 5:8 says:

 

 

We did nothing to deserve or earn His greatest gift. God did this because He doesn’t just have love—He is love. (See 1 John 4:8.) This gift doesn’t even depend on our love for Him. It is because He loves us. (See 1 John 4:10.)      

   

Let’s say today’s SuperVerse together—Romans 8:32:

 

 

Both God the Father and God’s Son are supreme examples of how to give! God gave us Jesus to restore our relationship with Him, and He continues to give us everything we need.    

 

Every gift of God comes through His Son, Jesus.

Place a bowl on the table. This bowl represents us.

Hold up a marble. This marble represents God’s love.

In this example I will represent God. God demonstrated the extent of His love like this.

Hold the tube marked JESUS over the bowl. Drop a marble through the tube into the bowl.         

God’s love came through Jesus. Everything else we receive from our generous God comes to us through Jesus.

Hold up a second marble. Salvation comes through Jesus.

Drop the marble through the tube into the bowl as before.     

Hold up the third marble. This marble represents forgiveness.

Drop the marble through the tube into the bowl. Forgiveness comes only through Jesus. 

Hold up the fourth marble. This marble represents joy.

Drop the marble through the tube into the bowl. The Bible tells us that joy comes through Jesus. (See John 15:11.)

Hold up the last marble. This marble represents peace.  

Drop the marble through the tube into the bowl. The Bible tells us that Jesus gives us peace that the world cannot give us. (See John 14:27.) 

These are just a few of God’s riches that we receive through Jesus! 

God’s gifts to us begin and continue through Jesus!

   

OPTIONAL VERSES FOR GRADES 4–6

1 John 4:7–10:

 

John 3:16 (NKJV):

 

Romans 5:15–17:

 

Signpost 3  Give as He Gave

 

Hold the Signpost card up. What is this poor widow doing in the picture? Giving an offering to God, giving two mites, giving all she had.   

 

Jesus took the time to point out this widow to His disciples saying that she gave everything she had. Jesus came to give, not take. He came to serve, not be served. He devoted His life to us all, showing how we should give ourselves to Him and to others. 2 Corinthians 8:9 says:

 

 

Before Jesus came to Earth, the entire universe was His while he was up in heaven. He was rich! Yet Jesus emptied Himself out to become poor for us. Was He born in a palace? No.

 

He was born in a stable. In His earthly poverty, He gave all He could possibly give to us—His life!

 

God does not ask us to do what He has not done Himself. God tells us we can test Him in our giving. He promises to open up the windows of heaven and pour out blessings when we do! 

 

God loves a cheerful giver. He wants us to decide in our hearts how much to give, not because we are pressured or we want to impress other people. (See 2 Corinthians 9:7.) Our giving should freely flow out of thanksgiving for all He has given and continues to give to us! This is not limited to just giving offerings to God. He first loved us so that we would freely give to others and love others as He loves us. (See 1 John 4:7–8, 12.)

 

God is generous with us—not so we can keep His gifts to ourselves, but so we can give generously. (See 2 Corinthians 9:7–8.)   

 

Salvation is a gift from God through Jesus, who gave His life for us. We can take no credit for it. We didn’t earn it or deserve it. Are we ready to give all to Him?     

 

OPTIONAL VERSES FOR GRADES 4–6

Mark 12:43–44:

Malachi 3:10:

 

1 John 4:7–12:

 

2 Corinthians 9:7–8:

 

Discipleship Challenge/Practical Application

Give the Discipleship Challenge materials to each child who missed Lesson 1; see Lesson 1 for details.

 

Display the model craft of the Giving Bank. Encourage the children to complete their craft at home so they can participate in the Discipleship Challenge.

 

The second Cheerful Challenge verse was 2 Corinthians 9:8. Was anyone able to learn the verse; and if so, would you like to say it for us now?

 

 

God doesn’t just give a little tiny bit; He gives generously—so much that we have all we need and more to give to others! The more we give, the more we can experience the joy He receives from giving to us! Raise your hand if you were able to drop coins into your Giving Bank in the first challenge. Children respond.   

Would anyone like to share an opportunity you had to give to God or others? Children respond.

 

Challenge #3 of the Cheerful Challenge is listed on your bookmark and Coin #1. Read and try to learn 2 Corinthians 8:12 and continue to be generous with God and others! Remember, when we cheerfully and eagerly give, no matter what we give, God is pleased and accepts it! It isn’t the amount we give that makes a difference; it’s about our hearts! Continue to pray for opportunities to give, and don’t forget to drop coins into your bank as you store up treasure in heaven!     

 

Optional: read 2 Corinthians 8:12:

 

SuperVerse

Let’s say the SuperVerse together; just say “blank” where words are missing: 

Romans 8:32:

 

 

What two very important words are missing here? Son, Him.

 

We learned that to spare something means to hold it back, to protect, or prevent it from harm.

I spared or held back these words, but I’m thankful God didn’t hold back His Son from us!

 

This is how much God demonstrated His love for us. He made a plan to save us from our sins by sending His only Son into this world to die for us! He loves Jesus dearly but chose not to spare Him from suffering and dying, and gave Him up for us instead! 

 

And, as amazing as God’s gift of Jesus is, He didn’t stop there!

Let’s read the last line of the verse together beginning at the word “won’t”:

Won’t He also give us everything else?

 

God gave His best up front—Jesus. If He loved us enough to give up His only Son, He will also provide us with everything else we need to live a victorious life for Him! God continues to provide all we need—daily!    

 

To help us learn the SuperVerse, we are going to play a game where I will spare or hold back (erase) words of the verse, and I will call on you to replace them.  

  

Have children lower their heads, cover their eyes, or turn their back to the board. Erase one word of the verse and have the children look at the board and tell you what word was “spared.”

Write the correct word in the blank and repeat this process with different words. After children get used to the game, try erasing multiple words at one time. Conclude the activity by saying the SuperVerse together again facing the board.

 

If time permits, have the children turn with their backs to the board and do this again from memory. Help groups out as necessary to complete the verse.

  

If children cannot memorize the SuperVerse, be sure they understand its meaning. Remind them to keep working on the verse at home.

Prayer

We have been discussing how God first gave to us. He demonstrated His love for us by sending His only Son to save us. No gift has or will ever top this gift!      

 

In our prayer today, each of you will be given the opportunity to receive God’s ultimate gift of Jesus as your Savior. If you already believe in Jesus, praise God! You can still repeat the words with us and rejoice that you are saved and will go to heaven someday! You can also pray in your heart for anyone who may believe in Jesus for the first time today. 

Close in prayer, allowing time after each phrase for the children to pray silently or repeat aloud after you:

Dear Lord Jesus, … I believe … You died on the cross for me … to pay the price for my sins … to forgive me … and to take me to heaven someday. … Come live in my heart. … Fill me with Your Spirit … so I can live to please You. … Help me share this amazing gift with others … so they can be set free from their sins … and live with You in heaven forever. … In Your Saving name we pray, Amen.                    

 

Close in prayer: Raise your arms toward heaven and ask the children to do the same.

Let’s praise and thank God right now for giving us the wonderful gift of Jesus! He spared nothing to save us so we can have eternal life! Amen! 

 

Make sure to follow up with any children who prayed to accept Jesus as their Savior. Encourage them to download Gizmo’s Bible Adventures, a free 30-day devotional for children and their families.

Visit https://us-en.superbook.cbn.com/sites/default/files/download_resources/SB_Devo_0.pdf.

 

Children may also learn more about how to know God by watching a video that Chris presents in the Superbook Kids Bible app under the heading, “Want to Know God?” Or visit https://us-en.superbook.cbn.com/gospelvideo?version=chris.

Additional Game

In this review game, you will answer true/false questions about the Bible story.  

I will read a true/false question. The first player from each team will then step onto one of the plates to answer true or false. Twenty points are scored for each correct answer. 

Once the question is answered, they will have another chance to score points by tossing the two sock balls into the two containers. Listen carefully because the next instructions are important! 

Players will throw one ball at a time. The balls represent a tithe, offerings, or gifts we give. 

We learned that God first gave to us and in response we are to give first to God.

The #1 box represents a temple trumpet like the one used to pay the tithe in the Bible story.

The #2 box represents a temple trumpet for other offerings or giving. 

The tithe is the first thing we give to God before we give to ourselves or others.          

So, you must try to toss the first ball into Box #1 before you can toss a ball into Box #2.

If the first ball goes into Box #1, you can then try to toss the second ball into Box #2.

If the first ball misses the Box #1, you must try again with the second ball.

No points are scored if a player’s ball or balls go into the #2 Box first.  

Ten points are scored for a ball that goes into the #1 Box. 

Five points are scored for a ball that goes into Box #2 in the correct order.           

 

Divide the class into two teams. They do not need to be equal.

A player from each team stands behind the mark.

Place a set of T/F plates in front of each team.

Give the first player on each team two sock balls of one color.

Ask the same review question from the list to both players. Feel free to add your own questions.

Players answer TRUE or FALSE by stepping on one of the plates.

Twenty points are scored for a correct answer, no points for an incorrect answer.   

Ask teams to give you the true answer to a false question.

The players will then have a chance to toss the sock balls into the containers.

The two players will then retrieve the sock balls to give them to the next players.         

The team with the most points wins.

 

Questions and Answers

1. T/F: To tithe means to give 50% of your increase or what you earn to God. (False—10%.)

 

2. T/F: We are to give to God second, after we buy things for ourselves. (False—give to God first.)    

 

3. T/F: The prophet Malachi told God’s people that they had robbed God of the tithes and offerings He deserved. (True.)    

 

4. T/F: The Bible tells us that the tithe is to be brought into the barn. (False—the storehouse.)

 

5. T/F: Today, the storehouse where the tithe is to be taken is the temple or church or ministry. (True.)  

 

6. T/F: The tithe today helps provide for ministries and missions in God’s kingdom. (True.)

 

7. T/F: The temple trumpets or collection boxes were used to collect cans of food for the poor. (False—to collect tithes, donations, offering.)

 

8. T/F: As Jesus taught, He also watched the people drop their coins into the trumpets. (True.)    

 

9. T/F: Jesus taught that you should love God with all of your heart, soul and mind which is the first commandment. (True.)

 

10. T/F: The disciple who watched over all of Jesus’ disciples’ money was named Matthew. (False—Judas.)   

 

11. T/F: Jesus taught that we should love ourselves a little more than our neighbor. (False—the same as our neighbor.)    

 

12. T/F: In regard to tithing, God said to put Him to the test to see if He will pour out a blessing on us for obeying and trusting Him. (True.) (Malachi 3:10)

 

13. T/F: The poor widow donated two quarters into the temple trumpets. (False—two mites.)

 

14. T/F: Jesus said that the poor widow’s offering was more valuable because she gave all that she had to live on. (True.)

 

15. T/F: The Bible tells us that God loves a grumpy giver. (False—a cheerful giver.)

 

16. T/F: The Bible tells us that we should give when we feel pressured to. (False—when we decide in our heart to give.)    

 

17. T/F: Today’s SuperTruth says that we must give something to God before He will give anything to us. (False—He gave to us first.)     

 

18. T/F: According to today’s SuperVerse, God gave His Son to us but will not give us anything else. (False—He will give us everything else!)

Match Game

Let’s say the SuperTruth together: “God first gave to us.”

 

The Bible tells us that we are made in God’s image. (See Genesis 1:27.) God first gave to us and He continues to give to us. Some reasons are:

He gives to supply all our needs.

He gives so we learn to put Him first and give back to Him.

He gives so we share what we have to help others, which enables us to experience the joy of giving like He does!  

 

At times we may be tempted to be selfish and hold onto what we are given by God. Jesus said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” (See Acts 20:35.)

 

This is what our game is about—giving more than we receive!  

 

Divide the class into teams of 2–3 players, mixing older and younger players on each team, if possible. Teams do not need to be even.

Place six balloons on each side of the game area.

Each balloon represents a gift from God. 

Two teams will play at one time and they will have one minute to try to outgive each other. 

Stand in your team’s area on one side (4 feet away from the center line). The space on both sides of the center line (4 feet away on each side) is a restricted zone. You cannot stand in this area. You can only reach into it from behind the line to hit or grab a balloon. Each team’s goal is to have the least number of balloons in their area when time runs out. The team that has the fewest balloons wins the round and scores ten points. If both teams have the same number of balloons when time expires, it is a tie and each team scores five points.

Balloons outside the marks do not count. You can hit a balloon or grab it and throw it over the line. Remember, you cannot cross over the line into the restricted zone! 

 

After the first round, let the next two teams play. Teams that are not playing can gather balloons from outside the game area and place them on the teams’ borderlines to re-use.

 

Play multiple rounds as time permits and tally scores. Try to match up different teams who have not played each other. Declare first, second and third place winners from the point totals.  

 

Conclusion: That was fun! God first gave to us to save us, to bless us, and to bless others through us! Let us always be on the lookout for opportunities to give to God and others!                      

Coloring Activity

 

1. What is this woman doing? She is tithing or giving to God.   

 

2. What was the building called where the woman gave her tithe? The Temple, the Temple at Jerusalem.

 

3. What were the offering containers called in the Temple? ITrumpets.

 

4. How much did Judas say the widow gave? Two mites.  

 

5. Who was teaching in the Temple and talked about the widow and her giving? Jesus  

 

6. . Did Jesus say that since she gave very little, her gift was unimportant? No, He said she gave more than all of the other because she gave everything she had to live on.  

 

7. Why do you think the woman chose to be generous with the little she had? She loved God, she trusted God to take care of her. She put God first. God first gave to her.  

 

Conclusion: This poor widow determined in her heart how much to give, cheerfully and willingly. When we give in the same way, God is pleased no matter the amount that we give.      

Bible Activity

We have been discussing that God gave us the ultimate gift in sending Jesus, His Son. Jesus sacrificed His life to save us from sin and death. In this activity we will look up and discuss pairs of verses. One verse is what Jesus did for us. The second verse will be how we can respond to His wonderful gift.        

        

Do one pair of verses at a time: Verse A and B. Write the two verses on the board with the A and B designation. Assign verse A to about half of the children or pairs to look up. Assign Verse B to the remaining children. After the children have found the verses. Ask for a volunteer to read Verse A aloud. Briefly discuss it (see below) and then repeat the process for Verse B. Feel free to add or substitute your own discussion questions and comments. Verse A is about what Jesus did for us. Verse B is about our reasonable response. Some verses may mention both: what Jesus did and what our response should be; discuss accordingly.

Be prepared to help any children with special needs.

1. A. Romans 5:8:     

 

 

What did God show by sending Jesus? His great love for us.

What did Jesus do? He died for us; He was crucified on the cross.

Did we earn or deserve this by being good? No, we were disobedient and still sinning.   

 

B. Galatians 2:20:

 

 

Jesus died for us; He was crucified on the cross. In response to this gift to us, what should we do? Crucify our old selves which means to let our old ways die and submit our lives to Him.  

Who now lives in us? Christ (Holy Spirit).

Should we trust in ourselves, our old ways of acting and thinking, or in someone else? Trust in Christ.

Why did Jesus sacrifice His life for us? He loves us.    

 

2. A. Ephesians 5:2:

 

 

Who gives us the perfect example to follow? Christ, Jesus.

What should our lives be filled with? Love, God’s love.

What did Jesus sacrifice that pleased God? His life for us.

If you have ever given up something to help someone else, please explain. Children respond.

How does this verse describe Christ’s sacrifice? A pleasing aroma to God. 

 

B. Romans 12:1:

 

 

What does the writer of this verse plead for us to do? To give our bodies to God.

Do you think this a reasonable request? Yes, because of all He did for us (died for us).   
What do you think it means for our bodies to be a living and holy sacrifice? We put away our own selfish actions and desires to live for Him according to His Word and following His example.

When we live in this way, what does God accept it as? True worship.   

 

3. A. Titus 2:14:

 

 

By giving up His life, what did Jesus free us from? Sin.

What else did this do for us? It cleansed us.

When we accept Christ’s gift and our sins are forgiven, what are we called? God’s people.

What does He expect us to do as a result of His gift? To do good deeds.

Yes, we do good works not to save ourselves, but to show our thankfulness to God for what He has done!

 

B. Matthew 5:16:

 

 

Should we hide our good deeds? No, let them shine for all to see.

Doesn’t this seem to contradict when Jesus scolded the Pharisees for showing off in public places with their prayers and giving? (See Matthew 6.) The Pharisees did it to receive praise, we are to do it so God is praised, not ourselves.

 

4. A. John 15:13:

 

 

What did Jesus do for His friends? He laid down His life for them, He died for them.

Who are Jesus’ friends in this verse? Us, if we do what He commands.

How can we be His friend? Obey His example, Words, and commandments. Live as He did.

Name some things Jesus did on Earth that we can do to please Him and be His friend? Serve, love, forgive, show mercy, show kindness and compassion, help, pray, etc.      

 

B. Revelation 3:20:

 

 

If a friend comes to your door; what would you be expected to do? Open the door and let him/her in.

Is the door in this verse an actual physical door? No, it represents our hearts.

What parts of our lives does Jesus want to share with us and be invited into? All parts, everything we do, wherever we are.

What should we do then in response to Jesus calling and knocking? Let Him in and spend time with Him.

 

5. A. John 3:16:

 

 

What is the gift? Eternal life.

The extent of God’s love is shown by His amazing gift. What do we have to do to receive this gift? Believe in Jesus.

 

B. Romans 10:14–15:

 

 

If someone has not heard the Gospel or Good News of Jesus, how can they hear about Him? Someone must tell them, share the Gospel or Good News.

Who sends people to share the Gospel? God, the Holy Spirit.

What part do we play in God’s plan? What is our responsibility after receiving Jesus as our Savior? We are the messengers God calls and sends to share the Good News so others can believe! 

 

Conclusion: God first gave to us a free gift. Even though His gift of salvation is free, we want to thank Him by showing His great love to others to invite them into His Kingdom!