"Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need." Hebrews 4:16
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Hebrews 8:11-9:15
Long ago, if a person wanted to say something to God or ask something from God, they had to tell it to the priest and the priest would go to the special room and offer the prayers on behalf of the person/family. The priest stood between God and the people. Jesus came to earth and died for us. But do you know where He is now? He rose from the grave, went to heaven and is sitting beside God right now talking to Him about us. He is now our "High Priest" In Hebrews it tells about how Jesus was the last sacrifice ever. He brought His blood shed on the cross. Now we can talk to God through Jesus and we don't need anyone else to do it for us. WE can pray and praise Him anytime. We can talk to God about everything, when something good happens or when we are hurting. God loves us so much. Talk to you children about how it feels to know God is listening.
Hymn
Quick Prayer
Dear lord, Thank you that we can come talk to you anytime we want. Thank you for letting us know you. Amen
Lenten Symbol for your Easter Tree
a picture of Jesus
Activity Idea
*Even though we don't necessarily use our pastor to give messages to God, we can share questions and ask for help praying. If you haven't met a local pastor maybe it's time to stop in and say hello.
*Have you ever had a prayer journal? It can be a very surprising book to keep tally of how God is working in your life. Maybe you could start one. Leave questions in it that God may answer for you one day. Leave praises in it of how your day was blessed. Leave concerns for those that are not well or maybe you're not well, see how God is working in other's lives.
*draw a prayer map, one before Jesus and then one after Jesus came. Let the kids see that Jesus' cross helped us reach God as He was the last sacrifice. I was taught something like this
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