1. God’s Promise of Salvation

John 3:16: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”

Explanation: This verse tells us that God loves everyone so much that He sent Jesus to die for our sins, so we can live forever with Him if we believe in Jesus.

Romans 10:9: “If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”

Explanation: This verse explains that confessing Jesus as Lord and believing in His resurrection leads to salvation.

Real-Time Example:

• A child feels loved and safe after apologizing for a mistake and being reassured of forgiveness.

Parable for Children:

• Imagine you are lost in a big forest, scared and alone. Suddenly, a kind shepherd finds you and leads you back home to safety. Jesus is like that shepherd, and when we believe in Him, He brings us home to God.

Parable for Adults:

• Think of a person drowning in the ocean. A lifeguard arrives just in time to save them. Jesus is our lifeguard, saving us from the depths of sin and bringing us into eternal life.

Application in Prayer:

• “Dear God, thank you for sending Jesus to save us. Help me to always trust in You and follow Your ways. Amen.”

Recognizing in Life:

• Feel peace and happiness knowing Jesus has saved you and will always guide you. See others’ joy and transformation when they accept Jesus.

2. God’s Promise of Forgiveness

1 John 1:9: “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

Explanation: This verse assures us that God will forgive us and cleanse us from all wrongs when we admit our sins.

Psalm 103:12: “As far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us.”

Explanation: This verse emphasizes that God removes our sins completely, distancing them as far as possible from us.

Real-Time Example:

• Feeling relieved and happy after admitting to a friend that you broke their toy and they forgive you.

Parable for Children:

• Think of a chalkboard filled with mistakes. When you confess your sins, God wipes the chalkboard clean, leaving it spotless.

Parable for Adults:

• Imagine a person carrying a heavy backpack full of rocks (sins). When they confess, God removes the backpack, giving them freedom and relief.

Application in Prayer:

• “Dear God, I am sorry for my mistakes. Please forgive me and help me to do better. Thank you for always loving me. Amen.”

Recognizing in Life:

Feel a fresh start every day, knowing God has forgiven you and wiped your slate clean. Notice others’ relief and joy when they experience forgiveness.

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