This blog is your cue. Every Wednesday we’ll post a
“Parent Cue” which will tune you in to what we are talking about at theEDGE and
cue you in on some steps you can take to lead your student into taking their
next steps.
Week One: Save Me
What do you think of when you think of the word salvation? Salvation is a church word, whose meaning has been "Lost in Translation". This week we'll take a look at the first time the word was used in the bible and how it was used. Then we'll take a look at how Salvation is more than just a "get-out-of-hell-free" card, its about how we live our lives.
Parent Cue
This week students will reflect upon their salvation and how they live their life based on their understanding. Students will spend time reflecting on the following statements.
I have never made a decision about following Jesus!
This week students will reflect upon their salvation and how they live their life based on their understanding. Students will spend time reflecting on the following statements.
I have never made a decision about following Jesus!
Tell God that you need Him,
believe He died on the cross and rose again for you, and want to accept His
gift of being in heaven with Him one day.
Commit to follow Him daily!
I only use my relationship with God as a "Get-out-of-Hell
-free" card. Tell God you want to commit to live your everyday life for Him knowing that He has
things for you here and now.
I believe these things about Jesus AND follow Him daily. Thank God for your salvation. Tell Him what He means to you and thank Him for
what He is doing and will do in your life.
Your cue this week is to spend some
time reflecting upon these questions and engaging in conversation first with God, and then with
your student about these questions. This exercise is meant for you
and your child to share together not just for you to ask your child. This
may not come naturally or easily, but as you stumble through it together, keep
in mind that your vulnerability is one of the most effective tools in
furthering your child’s personal spiritual journey.
For more information about this topic, listen to last week's message at Jacob's Well called "The Whole Story." Click the link to listen! http://www.jacobswellec.org/#/message-resources
If you or your student have made a real commitment not only to be saved, but to follow Jesus for the rest of your life then Baptism might be your next step. If you're interested in getting baptized fill out the inquiry form here: http://www.jacobswellec.org/#/i-want-to/get-baptized
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