He Has Risen!
March 29, 2006
Priceless!
2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.
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One twist-tie: free if you save them. One 6 by 6 inch square of colored tissue paper: 5 cents. One scripture verse pencil: 25 cents. The lesson of Christ’s redemption: priceless.
Recently my daughter Victoria told me about an assignment in her economics class that involved each calculating their net worth. Our conversation reminded me of a craft project that I used years ago with a boy’s Kindergarten Sunday School class. The accompanying lesson talked about the value of what Christ did on the cross and how following Him changes your life. The project, whose materials are listed above, is a great illustration for all ages.
1. The students were given a sheet of colored tissue paper. This signifies how clean and new we were.
2. They were told to crumple the paper into a wad, showing that sin destroys what we were and made us ugly in the sight of God.
3. Given the twist-tie and pencil, the students were shown how to fashion the paper to look like petals and attach it to the pencil creating something new and much improved, a very beautiful flower. This represents what Christ can do in our life if we follow his example of obedience to the Father.
To do all this Christ died on the cross for our sins. The sacrifice of his life redeemed the trespasses of all mankind. This act was too much to place a monetary value on; it was priceless.
Today, consider using the craft project to tell someone about Christ’s priceless sacrifice. The drama of crumpling the paper should be a striking representation of our sin. And the new beautifully fashioned flower is likely to really impact the recipient’s conscience.
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Dear Heavenly Father, Your word says that when we walk in Christ, we “lay aside the old self” and “put on the new self.” Please give me guidance today to share the message of what this new self, this new life in Christ means. Help me to think of ways to convey this creatively and truthfully. And please Lord, bless those that hear your message, that they will be prompted to accept your Son. In His name, amen.
Priceless!
2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.
**** ****
One twist-tie: free if you save them. One 6 by 6 inch square of colored tissue paper: 5 cents. One scripture verse pencil: 25 cents. The lesson of Christ’s redemption: priceless.
Recently my daughter Victoria told me about an assignment in her economics class that involved each calculating their net worth. Our conversation reminded me of a craft project that I used years ago with a boy’s Kindergarten Sunday School class. The accompanying lesson talked about the value of what Christ did on the cross and how following Him changes your life. The project, whose materials are listed above, is a great illustration for all ages.
1. The students were given a sheet of colored tissue paper. This signifies how clean and new we were.
2. They were told to crumple the paper into a wad, showing that sin destroys what we were and made us ugly in the sight of God.
3. Given the twist-tie and pencil, the students were shown how to fashion the paper to look like petals and attach it to the pencil creating something new and much improved, a very beautiful flower. This represents what Christ can do in our life if we follow his example of obedience to the Father.
To do all this Christ died on the cross for our sins. The sacrifice of his life redeemed the trespasses of all mankind. This act was too much to place a monetary value on; it was priceless.
Today, consider using the craft project to tell someone about Christ’s priceless sacrifice. The drama of crumpling the paper should be a striking representation of our sin. And the new beautifully fashioned flower is likely to really impact the recipient’s conscience.
**** ****
Dear Heavenly Father, Your word says that when we walk in Christ, we “lay aside the old self” and “put on the new self.” Please give me guidance today to share the message of what this new self, this new life in Christ means. Help me to think of ways to convey this creatively and truthfully. And please Lord, bless those that hear your message, that they will be prompted to accept your Son. In His name, amen.
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