Crossway Children's Ministry - Thinkbox 10: Truly Truly I Say To You
Ephesians 4:25
This children's message teaches that Jesus is always truthful and that his children are called to speak truthfully as well. Using a story about a boy who could hear people's hidden thoughts, the sermon helps children feel how painful lies can be and how beautiful truthful love really is. The lesson turns to Jesus' repeated words, truly, truly, I say to you, and shows that every promise of Jesus can be trusted fully because he is the truth. The message then connects that truth to Ephesians 4:25, calling believers to put away falsehood and speak truth to one another. The hope of the message is that children are not left to figure this out alone. Jesus, who truly loves them, helps them become people whose lips and hearts grow in truth.
- The message begins with worship and the repeated phrase, truly, truly, I say to you, which prepares children to think about truthfulness.
- A story about hidden thoughts and truthful love helps them feel the pain of lying and the beauty of sincerity.
- The teaching then turns to Jesus as the one who always speaks truth and to Ephesians 4:25 as a call for his people to speak truthfully to one another.
- The message closes by reminding children that because they belong to Jesus, they can learn to speak with truthful lips.
Tell the truth even when it feels awkward or uncomfortable. Remember that Jesus always means what he says to you, so you can trust him and learn to speak like him. Ask the Lord to help your words and your heart match each other.
Lord Jesus, thank you that every word you speak is true and full of love. Make us children of truth, help us put away falsehood, and teach us to speak honestly, kindly, and faithfully to one another.
Crossway Children's Ministry - Thinkbox 10: Truly Truly I Say To You
Ephesians 4:25