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Is your child asking about following Jesus?

Cove Kids wants to help you have a great conversation with your child about following Jesus. Here are some ideas you can talk about to see if your child is ready to make Jesus the leader of their life.

 

Explore your child’s understanding with these questions and Bible verses. You can also have your child watch this ‘ABC: Understanding Salvation’ video.

Who is Jesus?

Jesus is God’s Son. (Matthew 3:16-17)

Do you sin?

All people sin, and sin breaks our friendship with God. Talk about sins you or your child may struggle with. (Romans 3:23)

Did Jesus Sin?

Jesus is the only person who never sinned, He’s perfect, and He’s God’s Son. (Hebrews 4:15)

Why did Jesus die on the cross and come back to life?

Jesus took the punishment for everyone’s sins to offer forgiveness for them. He died once—for all of us and came back to life to show His power over sin and death. (1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Romans 6:9-10)

Not quite ready?

If these questions show your child doesn’t understand what following Jesus means, revisit the discussion later. Show Jesus is the center of your family by praying, reading the Bible together, attending church weekly, and serving.

Yes, they get it.

If these questions show your child does understand what following Jesus means, ask:

⋅ Do you believe Jesus is God’s Son and Jesus died so we can be forgiven?

⋅ Are you ready to ask Jesus to be the leader of your life?

The answer to both is "Yes!"

If your child’s answer to both questions is yes, pray the following prayer together:

Dear God,

 

I admit I’ve done wrong, and I ask You to forgive me.

 

I believe You sent Jesus to take the punishment for my sin and I’m forgiven because Jesus makes me right with You.

 

I choose to spend my whole life depending on Your power to help me say, “No!” to sin.

 

Help me to love You, love others, and share that You are my leader and number one friend.

 

In Jesus’ name, amen.

celebrate!

Your child chose Jesus as their Leader and best Friend!

 

Attend church weekly, read the Bible together, serve others, and sign your child up for baptism to help them grow in friendship with Christ. We’d love to know your child has accepted Christ.

HAVE MORE QUESTIONS OR READY FOR YOUR CHILD TO TAKE NEXT STEPS?

 Please fill out the Salvation Form so we’re able to get you the correct tools for your child’s next step.

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