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True Tale Trail Episode 18: Jesus the Trailblazer

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In today’s episode of the True Tale Trail we’re going to talk about the most important trail topic ever, how to become forgiven friends of Jesus!

We’ll kick things off with a modern-day parable about a kid getting lost in the woods and then will use that to talk about how Jesus is our trailblazer who made a way for us to return home to God.

Don’t miss out on the special Path to Life Gospel Overview, and Coloring Sheet that you can use to help the kids in your life navigate the big decision to follow Jesus.

Backpack Bible Verse: “Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’” – John 14:6 (NIrV)

Download the Episode 18 Family Discussion Guide to talk more about this episode at home.

Download the Path to Life Gospel Overview, Path to Life Coloring Sheet to walk your kids through what Jesus did for us and how we can respond and receive His gift of forgiveness and eternal life.

  1. Ask them what they see in each picture. If you’re using the coloring sheet, let them color as you walk through the good news about Jesus and how they can respond.
  2. Share with them what each picture means.
  3. Look up the Bible verse that goes with each picture and read it together.
  4. Encourage kids to ask questions and listen well to see if they might be ready to trust in Jesus, turn from sin, make Jesus their King and be baptized as they choose to follow Him.

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Devotions for Kids: Snow Day!

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Download the Snow Day Coloring Sheet here.

Bible Verse: “Even though your sins are bright red, they will be as white as snow.” – Isaiah 1:18 (NIrV)

Isn’t snow amazing? When a big snowstorm comes, it turns our yards into a winter wonderland. The fresh, beautiful snow covers up all the dirt and grime and makes the world look new. 

Did you know that God talks about snow in the Bible? He tells us about something that’s ever more fun than building snowmen and going sledding. 

The Bible tells us that snow can remind us of God’s forgiveness.

Sometimes we all make selfish choices. We choose to do things our way instead of God’s way. The Bible calls these wrong choices sin. Sin causes all kinds of problems.

But here’s the good news. God loves us anyway. Even though He is perfect, He still wants to be our friend. That’s why He sent Jesus. Jesus died on the cross to wipe away our sin so we could be forgiven friends of God. That’s called grace!

God’s grace covers our sin like a fresh snow covers your yard, and this grace makes our hearts clean and new because of Jesus!

The Bible says, “When anyone lives in Christ, the new creation has come. The old is gone! The new is here!” – 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIrV)

Is there anything you’ve done wrong lately you feel guilty about? If so, just talk to God about it. Tell Him you’re sorry. Ask Him to help you start over and thank Him for the forgiveness He promises through Jesus.

Prayer:

God, thank You for sending Jesus to take away my sin. Thank You that I can be forgiven and brand new. Thank You for the the best snow day ever! Amen!

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