This Week with A Good Confession for Families
Week 29: Participating in Redemption
This week’s Questions and Answers for kids:
Q62. Can you repent and believe in Christ by your own power?
A. No. I cannot repent and believe unless the Holy Spirit changes my heart.
(from First Catechism by Great Commission Publications)
Resources
Imagine trying to open a super-locked door all by yourself – it's impossible! Our hearts are like that when it comes to truly turning to God and trusting Jesus. We just can't do it on our own.
But the wonderful news is, God the Father draws us, and His Holy Spirit has a special key that opens our hearts from the inside! The Spirit actually changes us so we want to follow Jesus and believe in Him. It's all God's powerful, loving work!
Talk about it with your kids this week! Remind them that believing in Jesus isn't about how strong we are, but how wonderfully powerful and loving God is to change our hearts.
The Bible says the Father "draws" us (John 6:44). What does it mean that God draws us to Jesus? (Think about a magnet). Does the magnet push, or pull? Do we have to do anything for the magnet to pull?
If the Holy Spirit changes our heart, does that mean we suddenly want to do all the good things and never do anything wrong again?
If God is the one who changes our hearts, what does that teach us about how much He loves us?
Reflection Songs:
Holy Spirit Living Breath of God- Keith and Kristyn Getty
Who Made me to Know You- Valley of Vision, Sovereign Grace
Help Us See Christ- Matthew Carpenter, Bob Kauflin, Sovereign Grace
Catechism Songs:
Westminster Shorter Catechism Q29- Brian Sauve
Kids’ Catechism Q62- Ask Me Whooo
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