How To Lead A Child To Christ

Pray

Pray for opportunities and teachable moments. Ask God to work in each child’s heart.

Let God work

Do not shove or push a child into making a decision for salvation. God’s gift is a free gift that they must accept on their own.

Show and explain what the Bible says

• All have sinned. We are all sinners because we do naughty things.

“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;” – Romans 3:23

• Jesus never did anything wrong. He must punish sin.

“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” – Romans 6:23

• We cannot go to heaven by being good.

“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.”  – Ephesians 2:8-9

• Jesus showed his love for us. He died on the cross, was buried, and rose again.

“While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” – Romans 5:8

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” – John 3:16

“Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried and rose again the third day according to the scriptures:” – I Corinthians 15:3,4

Salvation Steps

Explain that for Jesus to wash away their sins they must:

• Tell Jesus they do naughty things and that they are a sinner.
• Believe that Jesus died and rose again to wash away their sin.
• Ask Jesus to wash away their naughty sins.

Accept

If the child is ready and understands, pray with them.

Grow

Have the child tell their parents or guardians about their decision for salvation.

• Encourage the child to listen to Bible stories daily, pray, tell others about Jesus, and attend church regularly.
• Follow up with the adults to be sure that everything is understood and answer any questions they may have.

* The verses listed are from the KJV.

Christmas is a special time of year.

It is easy to get caught up in the commercialism and miss out on the true meaning. Christmas is a time of good news and celebration!

Our children decided that they would like to make a manger scene instead of having a tree. They spent hours designing, cutting, taping, and enjoying the joys of making their own manger scene.

As the days have went by I found myself thinking more about what the first Christmas would have been like. Were Mary and Joseph exhausted from their trip? Can you imagine what it would have been like to hear the good news the angels brought to the shepherds. Did the animals in the stable come over and see the Lord Jesus? I don’t have the answers but it has made me slow down, think, and cherish the moments that I have been given.

Try these ideas to keep Christmas Christ centered and relaxing.

1. Give your heart

What can I give him poor as I am? If I were a shepherd I would give him a lamb, If I were a wise man, I would do my part. Yes what can I give him – I can give him my heart.

2. Pray

Pray for those who may be alone this Christmas or for others you met while shopping.

3. Read

Read Luke 1:26-2:40 Read slowly and imagine yourself there. In Luke 1:19 Mary kept and pondered all these thing in her heart. Think on these verses and remember what God has done for you.

4. Celebrate!

Christmas is a day of rejoicing. Jesus left heaven above and came to earth to be born. A king was laid in a lowly feeding trough to bring us a gift. Our gift is Acts 4:12 – Neither is there Salvation in any other: for their is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

Have a Merry CHRISTmas!!!