Wise For Salvation

Meaning of faith and focusing on God's promises, our faith is based on the first disciples seeing with their own eyes, how Jesus meets Thomas in his doubting, Thomas is our example that God won't respond in anger to us when we struggle with doubts.

Episode Text: Hebrews 11:1-6

Closing question: Is it better to see or to believe?

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All of the scriptures have one purpose - to point us towards Jesus. Whether through stories, poetry, law, or prophecies, all of the Bible teaches us about and guides us towards Jesus Christ.

Episode Text: John 1:45

Closing Question: Can you recall another scripture from the OT? Think together and try to identify how that scripture points us to Jesus.

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Christ is the head of the church - he is our good king. The church benefits from his leadership and depends on him for their growth.

Episode Text: Colossians 2:19

Closing Question: Can you think of ways that people who are in charge have not used their authority to bless others, but help themselves while making things hard for others. How should we respond in these cases?

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When Jesus was resurrected, Thomas could not believe it. His story of overcoming doubt gives us hope and guidance for times when we too lack belief.

Episode Text: John 20:27-28

Closing Question: Are you dealing with any doubts? Help remind each other of God’s promises. Parents, maybe you can share with your kids a doubt that you have overcome in the past.

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Christ sacrificed himself on the cross for our good. He found joy in the greater purpose and willingly gave up his life. Apart from a transformed heart, we won't follow that example. But if we have been saved and given a new heart, we can find joy in sacrificing for the good of others.

Episode text: Heb. 13:16 (NIRV); 1 John 4:10 (CSB)

Closing Question: Is it hard for you to sacrifice for someone else? Why or why not? What is one sacrifice you can make this week for the good of another?

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When we are treated unfairly, we are called to respond as Jesus did when He was persecuted. We respond with grace, patience, and trust in God.

Episode Text: 1 Peter 2: 21-25

Closing Question: Next time your treated unfairly what can you think and do differently in order to respond in a Christ like way?

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Hebrews 7:25 tells us that Jesus is alive and He is praying for His people! James 5:16 calls us to pray for one another. For Christians, who have been given access to the throne of God through Jesus, we can come to God with requests and prayers on behalf of others.

Episode Text: Heb. 7:25; James 5:16; Heb. 4:16

Closing Question: Who can you pray for today? Who is an unbeliever in need of salvation? Who is a believer who needs to trust and obey God?

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God is gracious to grant salvation to all who come to Him with truly repentant hearts. Repentance means we turn away from our sin and towards Jesus with humility and a desire to change.

Episode Text: Acts 26:18

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Through the broken body and shed blood of Jesus, we can enjoy fellowship with God. We celebrate that union with Christ through the Lord's Supper as we remind ourselves of His sacrifice, celebrate our Savior, and look forward to His return.

Episode Text: 1 Corinthians 1:9

Closing Question: For anyone in your home who participates in the Lord’s Supper, why is it meaningful to you? Kids, if you haven’t participated yet, ask your parents any questions you have about it.

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Episode Text: Romans 12:1-2

Closing Question: What would it look like to offer yourself as a living sacrifice to Jesus? What are some ways you can give him your best and your all?

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