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49. God’s New Covenant

What the Story Says

  1. How did Mary become pregnant with Jesus?

    She was a virgin, but the Holy Spirit came to her and made her become pregnant (See: 49:01).

  2. What did Jesus say was better than anything else in the world?

    He said to be in the kingdom of God was better than anything else in the world (See: 49:05).

  3. Who did Jesus say were like good soil?

    People who receive the good news about Jesus are like good soil, and God will save them (See: 49:06).

  4. What does God want to do for sinners because he loves them very much?

    He wants to forgive them and to make them his children (See: 49:07).

  5. How did God show that he loves everyone in the world?

    He gave his only Son to receive the punishment due to sinners so that those who believe in him will escape the punishment and live with him forever (See: 49:09).

  6. How is Jesus the perfect sacrifice to take away your sins?

    Jesus never sinned, but he took the place of all sinners, receiving the punishment for sin (See: 49:11).

  7. What do you need to do in order to become a follower of Jesus?

    If you believe in Jesus and confess what he has done for you, you are a follower of Jesus (See: 49:15).

  8. Does Satan tempt followers of Jesus to sin?

    Yes, Satan will still tempt followers of Jesus to sin. But if you confess your sins, God will forgive you (See: 49:17).

  9. How can you become a strong friend of Jesus?

    You will be a strong friend of Jesus if you pray and study his word, worship together with other followers of Jesus, and tell other people what Jesus has done for you (See: 49:18).

What the Story Means to Us

  1. Why is it important to us that Jesus is human as well as God?

    Because Jesus is human as well as divine he can understand our struggles and weaknesses and will help us to serve God.

  2. Why can we be confident that Jesus is God?

    He did many powerful miracles for many people that proved he was God. He walked on water, calmed storms, healed sick people, drove out demons, and even raised dead people to life. If he were only a man, he would not have been able to do these things.

  3. How can you know that you will be in God’s kingdom?

    If you believe in Jesus and ask him to forgive your sins, God will save you and invite you into his kingdom.

  4. What kind of soil are you—good soil, or hard soil on a path?

    Only you can answer that question.

  5. Have you become a friend of God and a child of God, or are you still an enemy of God?

    Only you can answer that question.

  6. Will you pay for your own sins against God, or have you asked Jesus to pay for your sins?

    Only you can answer that question.

  7. What are you doing to become a strong friend of God?

    Only you can answer that question.

Summary

God sent his Son into the world to be human as well as divine. Jesus did many powerful miracles to prove he is the Son of God. Becoming human, he understood our weaknesses and struggles. Being divine, he is able to save us from our sins and make us friends and children of God. He taught us about God and his kingdom, and showed us how to live as his followers. He made it possible for all people to repent of their sins. We can ask God to forgive us because Jesus died for us. God wants every person to hear this message, and to believe in Jesus.