The Clues.
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart." Jeremiah 29:11-13
God loves hide and seek....lol, and he wants us to seek him with all of our heart, because he wants to be found!
In Lesson 19 we studied the torture and crucifixion of Jesus and asked why would he do it? Why would he go through such pain and suffering? Below are some clues and questions to ask yourself.
1: Isaiah 59:1-2 What does it say that separates us from God?
2: Hebrews 10:4 What does it say is impossible to take away sins?
3: Romans 5:8-10 How does God demonstrate his love for us? What justifies us before God?
4: Luke 22:19 Who's body was given for us?
5: Matthew 26:27-28 Who's blood was shed for forgiveness of our sins? What is a covenant?
6: John 3:16 What was God's motivation to send his only Son?
7: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 Who had no sin but became sin for us? Why?
8: 1 Peter 2:24-25 Who bore our sins? Why?
9: John 14:6 Who is the only way to the Father?
10: 1 John 1:5-7 Who's blood purifies us from all sin? What does it mean to purify?
11: 1 John 3:16 What is love?
12: 1 John 4:16 Who is Love?
13: 1 John 4:9-10 How did God show his love among us?
14: John 3:1-6 To see the Kingdom of God what do we need to do? To enter the Kingdom of God what do we need to do?
15: Acts 2:36-41 What does it mean to repent and be baptized? What do you receive when you do?
16: Acts 2:42-47 How do you live after you have repented and been baptized?