S.P.A.R.K.S
S is for
Savior
1 John 4:14 The Father has sent His Son to be the Savior of the World.
Saved
Acts 16:31 Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved.
Tell me two things about Jesus that show He was fully man.
He got tired.
He got hungry.
He had brothers, sisters, and a mother.
He was tempted to sin.
How many times did Jesus sin?
zero
What did Tabitha do for others because she loved Jesus?
She made clothes for the poor widows.
What are the books of Old Testament?
Genesis
Exodus
Leviticus
P is for
Power
Psalm 147:5 Great is our Lord and abundant in power.
Tell me two things that show that Jesus was fully God.
He knew people's thoughts.
He forgave sins.
He healed sick people.
He fed 5000 people with a small lunch.
He cast out demons.
He raised a dead man.
Whose plan was it for Jesus to die on the cross?
God's
What appeared on the disciples' heads at Pentecost and then what were they able to do?
Tongues of fire appears and suddenly they could share the gospel in languages they hadn't learned.
What are the books of the New Testament?
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
A is for
According to the Scriptures
1 Corinthians 15:3 Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures.
Jesus healed 10 lepers. How many said thank you?
9
What happened to Jesus 3 days after He died?
He rose to life again!
What happened to Peter when he was in prison and the church was praying for him?
An angel appeared, his chains fell off, and the angel led him out of the prison. He went to the house where they were praying, and at first, Rhoda was so surprised he was there, she forgot to open the door!
Tell me an Old Testament promise that Jesus fulfilled.
Adam and Eve--someone will crush Satan's head
Abraham--your family will be a blessing to the whole world
David--your family will have a king forever
R is for
Raised
1 Corinthians 15:4 That He was buried, that He was raised on the third day, in accordance with the Scriptures.
What did Zacchaeus do after he met Jesus? Why?
He gave half his belongings to the poor. He repaid anyone he cheated. He believed in Jesus and Jesus changed his heart.
Why does it matter that Jesus died for our sins AND rose again?
Jesus died to pay the punishment for our sin. He rose again to show His power over death and sin. Because He rose again, we can trust that He will also raise believers to eternal life in heaven after they die.
What did Paul and Silas do when they were thrown into prison?
They were singing and praising God.
Three things that are true of Jesus' first coming, but NOT His second coming
He was a baby.
He was weak and poor.
Angels announced his birth.
Shepherds came.
There was a star.
He was born in a stable and laid in a manger.
K is for
Keep
James 2:10 For whoever keeps the whole law but fails in one point has become accountable for all of it.
Why is Jesus called the 'lamb' of God?
In the Old Testament, God commanded the people to sacrifice perfect lambs for their sins. It was a picture of Jesus, who was perfect, being sacrificed once for all sins.
Why did the curtain tear when Jesus died?
The curtain separated the people from God's presence in the Most Holy Place. Through Jesus, we can now come right into God's presence.
How can you share the good news with others?
read a Bible story to a younger sibling
share an Awana verse with a friend
invite a friend or family member to church or Awana
share what you have because you love Jesus
Three things that are true of Jesus' second coming, but NOT His first coming
Jesus will descend from the sky.
He will have an army with him.
Jesus will be called faithful and true.
Jesus will be powerful.
Jesus will be the king of kings.
There will be a trumpet of God.
Believers will rise to be with Him.