What about people who haven’t trusted in Jesus? 

Then he said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.” 
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, because this is right. 

Paul Preached in Europe (Acts 17:16-34)

God works through Christians to tell others about Jesus so they may repent and be saved.

In this week’s meeting, your child faced a pretty tough question: What about people who haven’t trusted in Jesus? As your child has learned about defending her faith throughout TeamKID 4, she has learned about the gravity of sin. Sin keeps us all from being right before God. Without trusting in Jesus and accepting His sacrifice, we will face eternal punishment for our sin. 

That’s why God uses His people to share the good news: we do not have to face that punishment because Jesus already has! He has conquered sin and death on the cross and made a way for us to become right before the Father. We just have to trust in Him as our Savior. 

TeamKIDs learned that God works through Christians to tell others about Jesus so they may repent and be saved. Sharing the gospel is not part of our salvation—we are not saved because of our ability to spread the good news of Jesus. But it is one of the most important responsibilities God gives believers. It is not easy, but we could get the

chance to be part of someone’s salvation story. 

When reading about Paul’s many missionary journeys and their outcomes, it can be intimidating. Paul was persecuted and imprisoned so many times that it would have been easy just to give up. But He kept going. He kept putting himself in uncomfortable situations for the spread of the gospel. He knew that it was far more dangerous for people never to hear the good news of Jesus than for him to be imprisoned or even killed. People who have not trusted in Jesus will spend eternity in punishment for sin. 

Help your child make the reminder bracelet on her activity page this week. Each symbol on the bracelet can serve as a reminder about the gospel story. Encourage your child to share that story with someone she knows. As you continue to have these conversations with your child this week, consider the great need for the gospel to be shared with unbelievers. Pray as a family that, like Paul, both you and your child will be courageous to share the gospel no matter the cost. 
Item 77: Unit 6 Parent Connections
TeamKID: Level Up
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