Family Day 1: Renewed by the Spirit
Today's Scripture
"He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior." - Titus 3:5-6 (NIV)
Supplies
- 3 tarnished pennies
- 3 small cups, each with one eperiment solution:
- Cup 1: 2 tbsp vinegar mixed with 1 tsp salt
- Cup 2: 2 tbsp ketchup
- Cup 3: 2 tbsp lemon juice mixed with 1 tsp salt
- A fourth cup filled with water
Reflect on the Word
When God's Holy Spirit works in us, He rmoves our sin and renews us-making us new. Let's do a science experiment and discover how something tarnished can be renewed.
Place one penny in each cup; cover the pennies with each solution. As you wait 5 minutes for the solutions to work, take guesses on which cups will best clean the coins. After five minutes, take out the pennies one at a time. Rinse them in the cup of water and place them on a paper towl. Compare the coins and make a conclusion about wich solution best renewed the tarnished coin.
In today's verse, we read that sin had once separated us from God, but Jesus' death and resurrection healed this relationship. When we choose to follow Jesus, we are made new by God's power-renewed by the Holy Spirit! Consider sharing with your children a way God's Spirit has renewed you.
Reflect, pray + bless
- Reflect: As a follower of Jesus, you don't have to try to become a new creation You just are one! When you stay connected to God, the Holy Spirit will renew you and grew new life in you.
- Pray: Give each family member the opportunity to hold the renewed coin. Invite the person holding the coin to complete the following prayer: "God, thank you for ____. Please help me with ____."
- Bless: "[Child's name], may God's Spirit renew you, making you more like him."