You're scared at night. How can remembering the Cross help you?
Pray, make the Sign of the Cross and remember that Christ is with you.
What does the Cross remind us that Jesus did for us?
Jesus died/ sacrificed Himself for us. To save us from our sins
Who was crucified on the Cross for us?
Jesus Christ
Who built a huge ark because God warned him about a flood?
Noah
You're tempted to cheat on a test because no one will know. What should you do?
Choose honesty even when nobody else would know.
Why is the Cross a sign of love?
Jesus willingly gave Himself for us because of His love for humanity.
Where was Jesus crucified?
Golgotha/Calvary.
Who defeated the giant Goliath using a sling and a stone?
David
Someone at school is bullying you and you're becoming really angry. How could you respond as a Christian?
Pray for strength, seek help if needed, and don't respond with hatred or revenge.
Why do Christians make the Sign of the Cross when they pray?
It reminds us of Christ, His sacrifice and our faith in Him. Turn our minds and hearts towards God when we pray.
What happened to Jesus three days after He died on the Cross?
He rose from the dead.
What was Jesus’ first miracle?
Turning water into wine at the wedding of Cana
You're about to say something hurtful to your brother or sister. How can the Cross influence your choice?
Stop before speaking, pray and choose words that aren't intended to hurt them.
How many times do we celebrate the feast of the cross?
Twice.
What did Jesus say about forgiving the people who crucified Him?
Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.” (Luke 23:34)
What did Gideon ask God to do with a fleece as a sign that God would save Israel through him?
Make the fleece wet with dew while the ground remained dry.
Your friend says, “If the Cross is powerful, why does God still let difficult things happen?” What could you tell them?
The Cross doesn't mean difficulties disappear. It reminds Christians that Christ is with them through suffering and gives them hope.
In John 3:14–18, why does Jesus compare Himself to the bronze serpent that Moses lifted up in the wilderness?
Just as the Israelites looked to the bronze serpent and were saved from death, Jesus would be lifted up on the Cross so that whoever believes in Him may have eternal life.
Finish the verse: “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved…”
“…it is the power of God.” (1 Corinthians 1:18)
What three things did Gideon’s men carry when they surrounded the Midianite camp?
Trumpets, empty pitchers/jars, and torches.