Next Sunday we are going to start a three week series on the prodigal son in our elementary area and in our Wednesday evening programming. To prepare for this time of learning some of our parents got together yesterday evening to consider the questions, "Why do people need to be rescued?" and "What did God do about it?" One of the things the adults talked about, is what some of the messages are that our kids receive from others that counteract what we are trying to teach them.
Those concerning messages are:
You know everything
Rescue yourself
Nobody is there to rescue you
I don't need to be rescued
Do the right thing and you won't need to be rescued
Don't discuss religion outside of church
There is no God
As we prepare for this time of learning about how God rescued us, what is your response to the above statements, and how do you demonstrate the fact that "everyone needs to be rescued, even you" within your family?
