John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whomever believes [trusts] in Him should not perish [eternal separation from God] but have everlasting life [in Heaven with God forever after you die]."
Ephesians 2:8-9 "For by grace [free gift of God] you are saved by faith [trusting in Christ's death on the cross as enough to pay for your sins] and that not of yourselves [you can't earn it] it is the gift of God, not by works [told you you couldn't earn it] lest any man should boast."
One of the precious things I got to do was to have a Bible Study with several of the older girls. One day, I decided let's get down to the basics, so I asked them what their understanding was on the Gospel. These responses came from 4 different girls, ages 10-12. I don't remember exactly who said what...probably a good thing.
"Believe in God and buy some Bible and read it and pray to God."
"Believe in God means like you have a relationship to God. Reading His Word."
"He forgive me. He's love me and I love Him."
"If you believe Him as your personal Lord and Saviour and you buy a Bible and you read it. If you trust Him and pray."
I think I like the 4th answer the best, although buying a Bible has nothing to do with becoming a Christian. But it was good to see where they were and what they understood. When working with kids...and with anyone we start back at the beginning with Adam and Eve. They have to understand they have a sin problem before they know that they need a Savior to do something about it. They must understand it's a free gift. Available by faith and trusting that He took care of it and to stop trying to earn it. It is so fun to see kids grow in their understanding of Jesus. Talking about the most important things in life with a child is so rewarding. Seeing the wheels in their mind turning as the pieces come together and they make their own decisions to believe on Jesus.
Here are some pictures from that Bible study group.
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