God is our Savior
Who needs a Savior?
Everyone!
Why do Christians need hope?
Because we all face trials and discouragements
What is an advocate?
A person who speaks for and defends someone else
Why do we need God’s strength?
Because we are weak
What is peace?
The absence of stress, worry or fear
How are you saved?
By believing that Jesus Christ died for your sins
What is a promise from God that gives us hope?
1) God gives us eternal life
2) God will fight for us
3) God is always with us
4) God will provide our needs
Why do Christians need an advocate?
Because our sin separates us from God
What is one way the Bible describes God’s strength?
1) As a stronghold
2) As feet like a deer’s, swift and sure
3) As a shield
4) As a rock
How do we have eternal peace with God?
Through salvation (knowing we will live forever in Heaven with Him)
What is salvation?
God’s gift of eternal life
What is a promise from God that gives us hope?
1) God gives us eternal life
2) God will fight for us
3) God is always with us
4) God will provide our needs
How is Jesus our advocate?
Jesus defends us before God.
What is one way the Bible describes God’s strength?
1) As a stronghold
2) As feet like a deer’s, swift and sure
3) As a shield
4) As a rock
How do we have peace when facing trials?
1) Rejoicing
2) Praying
3) Giving thanks
4) Loving God’s Word
5) Focusing our minds on what is true
Recite Titus 3:4-5
But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared.
He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to His own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit.
Recite Romans 15:13
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.
Recite 1 John 2:1
My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the Righteous.
Recite Psalm 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Recite John 16:33
I have said these things to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.