Sunday 21st March – The Power of His Love Read: John 12:20-33
Jesus was worried that people didn’t understand why he had come to earth, or what was going to happen to him. They thought he was trying to build his kingdom on earth, but really his kingdom is in heaven. Jesus died on the cross so our sins could be forgiven and that we could have that special relationship with him. Jesus knew that it was nearly time for his crucifixion, and he wanted to make sure they understood. He spoke and explained that he was worried about what was going to happen – should he pray to God and ask him to stop his plan? But Jesus knew he had to carry out God’s plan. It was the whole reason he came to earth. He went on to explain that he was going to die, and when he did, he would draw all people to him – just like a magnet draws metal objects to it. When Jesus died on the cross, he did it out of love for us – and that love draws us to him. His love is so powerful and will always draw us back, no matter how far we may travel from it.
Watch:
How was the person able to do all these things? What does the magnet do to metal? How does Jesusdraw us to him?
Do:
Colouring page – https://sermons4kids.com/cross_coloring_page.htm?fromSermonId=491
Crossword – https://sermons4kids.com/power_of_his_love_crossword.htm?fromSermonId=491
Jumble – https://sermons4kids.com/power_of_his_love_jumble.htm?fromSermonId=491
Pray:
God thank you for sending Jesus to die for our sins. Amen
Father in heaven watch over our loved ones.
Keep them by your side.
May they be safe and peaceful, in you may they abide.
Give wisdom to the doctors and nurses too we pray,
renew their strength and bless them for the work they do each day.
Send healing and restoration and let them feel your love.
May your Holy Spirit give them rest as gentle as a dove. Amen (taken from Praying Together)
Share: Have some fun with magnets! Make sure to get a grown up to help and see if you can find things that are magnetic around your house. Think of Jesus drawing you to him as the magnets draw the metal.