A Child of God
25 August 2011
Everybody in the world is made by God. He knows every detail of our lives and he loves us. Because God is our creator, he is everybody’s Father in this respect- but our sins have separated us from him and we are no longer part of his family. He longs for us to return to him and become his children again. THis is what happens when you become a Christian.
John 1:6-13 Who is the light of the world?
(also see John 8:12)What have most of the people in the world done with Jesus?
They did not (v 10)
They did not (v 11)
What two things must you do to become a child of God (v 12)?
When we become God's children, we are born of (v 13)
This is sometimes called being 'born again'; it is another way of saying that we have become Christians.
John 3:1-7 What can we do when we are born again?
New life - New start
Being born again is starting a new life with God. When a baby is born it needs to grow, learn, get to know its parents and become part of a family. As a 'newborn' Christian, you will need to grow, learn, get to know your heavenly Father and become part of your new family.
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Darkness - our old life Life without God |
Become a Christian
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Light - A child of God - new life Life with God |
Part of God's plan
Although you decided to become a Christian, it may surprise you to learn that it was all part of God's plan, Since God can see into the past and the future, he has no surprises! He sees you from life from beginning to end- he knows you very well (psalm 139: v 13-16). What is more, since you have returned to your father, he can now help to find his plan and purpose for your life, God can help and guide you with your career, your marriage-every part of your life, as you invite him in.
Proverbs 3:5-6 What must you do to allow God to guide you?
Getting to know your Father
You can find out a lot about God by reading the bible, meeting with other Christians, reading Christians books or listening to tapes, but you need to cultivate your own relationship with God. To do this you need to talk to him (pray), tell him that you love him and share your life with him-you will soon find that he is very real to you.
John 14:23-24 How else can we show our love for God and get to know him?
A good father looks after his children
God is interested in every detail of your life and, like any good father, he wants to help you, encourage you, see you do well and correct you if uou make mistakes. Now you are a child of God, you can live your life with confidence in the care of your heavenly Father. You will have problems and difficulties, but you will find that father can help you through them.
Matthew 6:25-34 What should we not worry about?
What should we seek instead (v 33)?
| Worry comes from fear ans insecurity, Miilions of people today suffer from anxiety, fear, depression and guilt- Jesus came to enable us to live in peace and security instead! |  |
Things people worry about (Tick the ones which apply to you)
| Uncertain future | Losing my job | War | Debts, money |
| Meeting people | Fear of illness | Losing friends | Being alone |
| Work | Clothes | My appearance | Death |
| Relationships with people | Political situations | What people think of me | Getting stuck in a rut |
| Failure in job, marriage, college course etc | Being found out for things done in the past | Others:_______________ |
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Right now- talk to God. tell him about ypur worries and problems and hand them over to him. You can leave each of these heavy burdens with God. Read Mathew 11:28-30. |
Philippians 4:6-7 What does God promise instead of anxiety?
Your father is generous
Ask and it will be
seek and you will
Knock and the door will
What kind of gifts does God give to his children
| Don't be afraid to aks God for things. He can work through your finacial problems with you. he can heal your body, he can help you with relationships- he can move mountains if you have faith! |  |
Matthew 17:20 How much faith do we need to move a mountain?
Heavenly Daddy
Mark 14:35-36 Jesus Knew that he would soon be crucified. How did he refer to his father when he was in distress?
This is the intimate word for 'daddy' in the local language which Jesus spoke (Aramaic).
Galatians 4:6 Who helps us to relate to our Heavenly Daddy?
Growing up
As you move forward as a christian , you will learn to trust God more and know him better. As you read the bible, you will discover the many promises which God has for you and the joy of living each day as a child of God with support of ypur heavenly Father.