Day 1 – JESUS MAKES YOU CLEAN

Jesus spent His life teaching people about God. He also spent His life serving others. The story you are about to read is a great example of the character and identity of Jesus.
Read John 13:1-15
What does Jesus do for His disciples?
In John 13:8 what does Peter do when Jesus tries to wash his feet?
Fill in the blanks of Jesus’ response.
“If I do not _______ you, you will have ________ part with Me.”

Day 2 – JESUS SETS YOU FREE

Did Jesus do anything wrong?
Did Pilate, the governor, think He did anything wrong?
When given the choice between Jesus and Barabbas, who did the people pick?
Jesus did nothing wrong. He never sinned… not even once. When Jesus met with the Roman governor, even Pilate couldn’t find anything wrong He had done. There was a custom back then that allowed one prisoner to go free. Barabbas was guilty of many sins. He deserved the punishment of death. But Jesus took his place. Jesus died the death He didn’t deserve and the sinful man was set free.

Day 3 – JESUS FORGIVES YOU

Read Luke 23:33-46
What did Jesus ask God to do while He was on the cross? (hint: Look at verse 34)
What did Jesus do for the thief on the cross who defended Him?
The cross was the worst punishment for criminals. Jesus went through a lot of pain and was mocked and made fun of, but He asked God to forgive the people who put Him there. Jesus also forgave one of the criminals on the cross who believed in Him. That criminal deserved punishment, yet Jesus was willing to forgive Him. Why? God is a forgiving God. If you believe that Jesus is your Savior, you will receive God’s forgiveness. He has already forgiven you. He did that on the cross. Forgiveness is part of your identity in Christ, you just need to believe to receive it.

Day 4 – JESUS GIVES YOU ETERNAL LIFE

Read Matthew 27:57-66 and Matthew 28:1-15
When they buried Jesus, they rolled a huge stone in front of the tomb, and placed a seal with some guards to make sure Jesus did not get out of the tomb. But did Jesus get out of the tomb?
What happened three days after Jesus died? Did they see Jesus again?
If all Jesus did was die, would we ever know if what He said about dying for our sins is true? If Jesus stayed in the tomb, He would be no different than any other man or woman who dies. But Jesus defeated death! He rose out of that grave and is alive. He will never die again. He is alive forever. If you believe in Him, you get to live forever too. Your identity is eternal when you believe in Jesus. Yes, you will experience death on earth but you won’t really be dead. You will be in your forever home with Jesus. Your forever home is a million times more awesome than your home on earth.

Day 5 – JESUS MAKES YOU NEW

Before Jesus died, His disciples spent three years learning from Jesus. Jesus did all the work and they mostly watched and learned.
Read Matthew 28:16-20
What did Jesus tell His disciples to do after He was resurrected?
What were His disciples supposed to teach others?
After Jesus died and rose again, He had a new purpose for His disciples. It was their turn to tell people about Jesus. Jesus makes people new. He cleans up your sin, sets you free from sin’s hurt and pain, forgives you, gives you eternal life and makes you new. Once you believe in Jesus, your identity will change. There is no possible way to believe in Jesus and stay the same. God has made you new and He will show you all the new things He has for you to be and do.
What was one change that happened in you when you believed in Jesus?

Give it a try!

Fill in the blanks and find the words in the word search.
Hint: words to find are in week 4.
God makes you _________.
God sets you _________.
God _________ you.
God _________ you.
God gives you _________ _________.
God makes you __________.