CHILDREN'S CHURCHMAY 17, 2020

TODAY'S VERSE: 1 CORINTHIANS 15:3-4

KEY PASSAGE

For what I received Ipassed on to you asof f irst importance:that Christ died for

our sins according tothe Scriptures, thathe was buried, that

he was raised on thethird day according

to the Scriptures.

- 1 CORINTHIANS 15:3-4

JESUS FORGIVES ANDRESTORESJesus forgave Peter and gave him a missionWhen Jesus first called the disciples to follow Him, Jesus had promisedto make them fishers of men. Instead of catching fish, they would tellpeople about Jesus (Luke 5:1-11). Even though the disciples had leftJesus when He was arrested and even denied Him, Jesus still wantedto use them in God’s plan. Jesus showed Peter forgiveness andrestored him in order to use Peter as a leader in the early church.Peter did not deserve to be forgiven—none of us do! But Jesus doesn’tforgive us based on what we deserve. Jesus forgives and restorespeople based on His love and the sacrifice He made on the cross todefeat sin. Jesus rose again to show that death had no power overHim, and that the way back to God was complete. Jesus is the Lordwho forgives and makes things right again. When we trust in Jesus, weare forgiven and restored to God. He sends us the Holy Spirit to helpus live holy lives and live on mission to tell others about Jesus!

Big picture question:What is our mission as believers? Our mission as believers is to makedisciples of all nations by the power of the Spirit.

Idea #1. "Jesus Forgives" CrossPrint out the cross template on this page. Then write the word“Forgiven” vertical on the cross. Then write the words “Your Sins”horizontally on the cross. The letter “R" in "Forgiven" and "Your"should overlap. Your cross will Say “Your Sins Forgiven.” Decoratethe cross with markers, crayons, or colored pencils. See example inthe links section on this page. Have fun!

Write different scenarios on fish-shaped cutouts and place a largepaper clip on it. Create a simple fishing pole with a dowelrod/straw (or anything you have at home), string, and a magnettied to the end. Guide your kiddo to “fish” for a situation. Whenthey catch a fish, read what it says. Does your child think it wouldbe easy to forgive someone in that situation? Take time to discusswhy it’s easy or hard.

Situation suggestions:•Your family forgot your birthday. •Your friend didn’t keep a promise to you. •Your mom lost your favorite pair of socks. •Your brother/sister ate your dessert. •Someone took your Bible home by mistake. •A classmate made fun of you.

It can be hard to forgive others. Sometimes we may feel that noone could forgive us. It is a good thing Jesus isn’t like us. We cannever mess up so badly that Jesus stops loving us.

Idea #2. Fishing for Forgiveness

LINKSFUN ACTIVITIES

COLORING: JESUS FORGIVES

VIDEO: JESUS FORGIVES

CROSS TEMPLATE(FOR IDEA #1)

CROSS EXAMPLE(FOR IDEA #1)

ACTIVITY:FISH FOOD

COLORING: JESUSFORGAVE PETER

PRAYERGod, You made a way to forgive of our sins by sending Your Son,Jesus, to take our punishment on the cross. Thank You for lovingus so much that You forgive us and give us a mission. In Jesus’name, amen.