INTRODUCTION

Man made himself the enemy of God when he chose sin (Romans 5:10For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.
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DEVOTIONAL THOUGHTS

• (For smaller children) Jesus had no sin (1 John 3:5And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin.
  See All...). He loved us and died for our sins (Revelation 1:5And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,
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• Why did man require the sacrifice of God’s Son? What moved God to send His Son? What must man do to be reconciled to the God he offended by choosing to sin?
• How would the world be different had God refused to give His Son? How would your life be different had God not sent His Son for you?

PRAYER NEEDS

• Ask God to help you realize your need if you are not saved.
• Thank God for His offer of salvation through His Son.

HYMN

The Light of the World Is Jesus

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