Bible Story
Who is the main character in today's Bible Story
Jesus
Name the book, chapter, and verse for today's Bible Verse.
Romans 8:11.
What's the name of today's Bible Buddy?
Finn
What is today's Bible Point?
Jesus' power lets us live forever. Trust Jesus!
What kind of power is in the train engines that we have seen all week? (Hint: remember the tea kettle example)
Steam
In Jesus' culture, and even in some Middle Eastern cultures today, eating together equaled friendship. What makes eating with friends so great?
Answers vary.
Get to talk about cool stuff
We may get to share our favorite foods or share with someone who didn't have much to eat
We can be silly and laugh with our friendsFor what holiday do we celebrate Jesus' resurrection?
Easter
What is he?
A rainbow trout
How long does forever last?
It never ends.
How did your family make Easter special this year even though you couldn't leave home?
Answers vary
What great thing did Jesus do for us in today's Bible Story?
He died for all of our sins, and rose from the dead.
What are some things we see at Easter that remind us of Jesus' resurrection or new life?
Answers vary.
An empty tomb, an empty cross
Spring flowers
Lots of bunnies hopping around
Cocoons that turn into butterflies-new lifeLooking for food.
When we are young we often hear "You can do that when you are older, or bigger." What are you looking forward to doing one day?
Answers vary
What kind of power give you energy to do all the VBS activities and move to all the music?
Energy from food and rest
Jesus' power helped Him go through an awful, horribly painful death, but then He rose from the dead. What does that mean for us?
All who believe in Him will be in heaven with Him forever.
Today we learned how steam gives power to some factories, to entire cities, and a long time ago it gave power to trains and ships! Jesus' power is even stronger than that. Where does Jesus' power live?
In me!!!
What did God give fish to help them find food?
Super sharp eyes that can see clearly
Since God and Jesus are in heaven, who lives in us to help us live the way God wants?
The Holy Spirit.
What kinds of things can God’s power do?
Move mountains, calm the raging sea, rose Jesus from the grave, ANYTHING!
Sing "The Same Power" and then share the words that talk about what we have in Jesus.
The same power that raised Jesus from the dead lives in us.
There's nothing we can't do because we have His strength.
Fill in the blank: The _________ of God, who raised Jesus from the _________, lives in __________.
The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you.
What do rainbow trout need power to do?
Swim upstream. If you've ever tried to swim against a current you know how hard it is to do.
Is there a way to guarantee we live forever based on how we live on earth?
No, because the only way to eternal life is through Jesus’ power.
What kind of things can YOU do with Jesus’ power living in you?
Answers vary. Pray for people to believe in Jesus. Tell others about Jesus. Celebrate eternal life in Jesus. Invite others to get to know Jesus.