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God the eternal Son became incarnate in Jesus Christ. Through Him all things were created, the character of God is revealed, the salvation of humanity is accomplished, and the world is judged. Forever truly God, He became also truly man, Jesus the Christ. He was conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He lived and experienced temptation as a human being, but perfectly exemplified the righteousness and love of God. By His miracles He manifested God's power and was attested as God's promised Messiah. He suffered and died voluntarily on the cross for our sins and in our place, was raised from the dead, and ascended to minister in the heavenly sanctuary in our behalf. He will come again in glory for the final deliverance of His people and the restoration of all things. (Read verses here. John 1:1-3, 14; Col. 1:15-19; John 10:30; 14:9; Rom. 6:23; 2 Cor. 5:17-19; John 5:22; Luke 1:35; Phil. 2:5-11; Heb. 2:9-18; 1 Cor. 15:3, 4; Heb. 8:1, 2; John 14:1-3.)
Remember to pray with the children following the story. Sing the song and ask the congregation to join in. If possible have the song printed in the church bulletin or projected on the screen so the adults can follow along.
The Story:
Jesus, God the Son
We have been learning about God the last few weeks. Last week you had a story about God the Father. Today we are going to talk about God the Son or Jesus. It’s only been a few weeks since we celebrated Christmas. Do you remember the little manger that was at the front of the church? Some people think that Jesus began in the manger when He was born but the Bible tells us he has always been. He was at creation when this earth was made. And you may ask why He then became a little baby. It’s a long story and you will learn more and more as you grow older but today I’ll tell you He came from heaven because He loved us so very much. 
When Adam and Eve disobeyed God they had to leave their beautiful garden home and their punishment was to die forever. All of us are naughty at times–even grown-ups do things they should not. Some people steal things that don’t belong to them, some people hurt their friends, some people tell lies, some people say bad things about God. God knew this would happen once Adam and Eve disobeyed. He knew things would get worse and worse as time went on. But there was a plan in place if such a thing should happen. Jesus would die for them and their children and their children’s children and their children’s children’s children right down the years to 2014 and beyond.
Now, you ask how can someone die for somebody else? We all know people who have died and it makes us very sad when they are not with us anymore. How did Jesus die for them if they are gone? Do you remember I said that Adam and Eve would have to die forever? Well that means if Jesus did not die for them and for us they would stay in the grave and Jesus would not return to this earth to wake them up from the dead. There would be no hope of ever seeing loved ones again. But we who love and believe in Jesus, know someday He will come again and wake up the dead who loved Him and take His people to Heaven for a nice long visit. We will live forever. That’s a wonderful thing to look forward to!
You see, if Jesus had not come to earth as a baby and had not grown up to be a boy and then a man, knowing what it is to be like us, He could not have done for us what He did. When Jesus died on the cross he was dying the “forever” death for each one of us. Jesus who lived as God and became a human, who had never done anything naughty or sinful, who was pure and holy, died that “forever” death so you and I will not have to die forever. When God called Jesus back to life and He walked out of the tomb alive, Jesus broke the power of Satan and the “forever” death and became the God who saves us.
In the Bible we read, “God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son. Anyone who believes in him will not die but will have eternal life.” (John 3:16, NIRV)
Jesus loves us so much that when we do something naughty or bad He will forgive us when we ask Him. Jesus says, “I died for Jimmy. I died for Susan. I love them so much.” So of course He wants to rescue every single person from the "forever" death. All we have to do is ask and believe.
Jesus, is Lord of lords and Kings of kings. He will come someday as King of the Universe and we will be his children and He will be our God. What a wonderful Jesus! We love Jesus because He died for us and because we love Him we obey Him. Don’t you all want to be one of Jesus’ children today?
Prayer: Dear Jesus, Thank you for dying the “forever” death for us. We love you so much for the wonderful gift of life you have given each one of us. Amen.
The Bible verse for this story:
"When the name of Jesus is spoken,
everyone’s knee will bow to worship him.
Every knee in heaven and on earth and under the earth
will bow to worship him.
Everyone’s mouth will say that Jesus Christ is Lord.
And God the Father will receive the glory." Philippians 2: 10, 11
The song for this story:
He Is Lord
He is Lord, He is Lord.
He has risen from the dead and He is Lord.
Every knee shall bow, Every tongue confess
That Jesus Christ is Lord.
You are Lord, You are Lord.
You have risen from the dead and You are Lord.
Every knee shall bow, Every tongue confess
That Jesus Christ is Lord.
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