You must be born again – Day 19

Day 19
John 3:1-21

Step One - Observe

Can you find the sheep who wearing a diaper? 

Sheep in diapers sucking on a binky

Can you find the blind goat with the walking cane?

Blind goat with a walking cane

What do you think the pictures are trying to teach you about the Kingdom of God?

Step Two - Learn

John 3:1-21

Click Here to read John 3:1-21.

  • What one word or idea stood out to you and why?
  • What do you think Jesus is teaching about the Kingdom of God/Heaven?
  • What do you think Jesus means by being born again?
  • What does it mean to be born of water and spirit?

 

Close your eyes for one minute and walk around the room. How did it feel to walk around like you are blind? Was it hard to get where you wanted to go? Jesus said that unless you are born again you will not be able to see the Kingdom of Heaven. You will be blind to the Kingdom. Even more blind than you closing your eyes. More importantly, He says you will not be able to enter the Kingdom. So how do we become ‘born again’?

John 3:16, one of the verses we just read, might be the most famous Bible verse in the world. One of the reasons it is famous is because it tells us how to become born again. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” Jesus is saying that if you want to be born again, if you do not want to be blind, you need to believe in Jesus. Believe that He is the Son of God and that He died for our sins and was raised to life. Do that and you will be born of water (by your mom) and of Spirit (by the Holy Spirit) and you will be able to more clearly see the Kingdom and enter it. 

Step Three - Pray

Read John 3:1-21 again: 

How are you different after reading these verses? 

Prayer:

This is a great time to give your life to Jesus. You can have two birthdays from now on. (NOTE: If anyone wants to give their life to Jesus they can join you in the prayer below.) 

Dear God, I believe that You gave your one and only son, Jesus, to die for my sins. I believe that He suffered and died on the cross for my sins and was raised to life so that I might have eternal life. Thank You for paying this large price for me. Amen! 

The Upside Down Kingdom - Day 19

Upside Down Kingdom of God - Day 19