Kids Message: BC 48-49--God Saves First

Why did God give the Ten Commandments? Did He expect His people to obey first so they could earn freedom? In this week's Kids Message, Pastor Sam Kraemer uses a fun and memorable object lesson to teach children an important gospel truth: God saves His people first, and then teaches them to obey. Looking at the introduction to the Ten Commandments in Exodus 20, kids learn that God rescued Israel out of slavery before giving them His commands. In the same way, Jesus frees sinners from the bondage of sin so they can joyfully follow Him. This short teaching helps children understand: * The difference between Christianity and every other religion * Why we do not obey God to earn His love * How Jesus sets sinners free * Why obedience is the result of salvation, not the cause of it Key Truths: * "God saves first, then teaches us to obey." * "We do not obey to earn God's love. We obey because God loves us." Scripture References: * Exodus 20:2 * John 8:36