Colossians 3:1-25 LESSON: THOUGHT: Friends of Jesus are shining lights in this world of darkness. THOUGHT: I will be a shining light everywhere. THE SHINING LIFE OF FRIENDS OF JESUS

MEMORY VERSE: “Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering” (Colossians 3:12).

THE SHINING LIFE OF FRIENDS OF JESUS There are many naughty and bad boys and girls who are following Satan to do bad things. They tell lies, steal, disobey their parents and teachers in the school and church, curse and abuse. Some join bad friends who go to secret meetings at night and practise boy and girlfriend relationship. They love parties and pleasures more than Jesus and the things of God. Satan is controlling their lives. If they die without saying sorry to Jesus, they will suffer forever with Satan in hell fire.

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THE SHINING LIFE OF FRIENDS OF JESUS Jesus hates the bad things you do though He loves you as a person. He died on the cross of Calvary and shed His blood so that God will forgive you, wash your heart clean with Jesus’ blood and you will become a friend of Jesus. Naughty children are in darkness because Satan has blindfolded them and they cannot see the light or understand the things of God. Jesus is the Light of the world (John 8:12).

1 2 3 To be in Jesus, the Light of the world, you must: Repent of your bad ways, say sorry to Jesus 2 Ask for forgiveness and never go back to do those bad things 3 Then ask Jesus to come and live in your heart as your Saviour, Friend and Lord.

THE SHINING LIFE OF FRIENDS OF JESUS When Jesus comes to live in your heart, you will become a friend of Jesus and live like Him. You will show love to others like Jesus did. You will pray like Him, read and obey the word of God and shine as Jesus shines.

You will also forgive those who offend you and will not do evil to them. You will be kind and share what you have with others. You will love others like Jesus, tell naughty children about Jesus’ love, and always say ‘no’ to Satan when he wants you to do bad things. You must come to fellowship meetings regularly and sing praises to Jesus with others. Your life will shine for Jesus and, other children will see your good example and follow Jesus too.

As you shine for Jesus, He will bless you. He will always be with you, protect you from danger and attacks of your enemies, provide for you and give you success in all you do. Spiritually, He will make you holy and give you power to do great things for Him. And at last, you will live in the beautiful home He has gone to prepare for you in heaven. Make sure that you are truly a friend of Jesus shining like stars for Him and your life will be beautiful for others to see.

QUESTIONS: 1. What do naughty boys and girls do? ____________________________________ 2. Who is their friend and master? ______ Naughty children are in darkness because Satan has blindfolded them. Yes/No? 4. How can a naughty child become a friend of Jesus? _________________________________________________ 5. In what ways can a friend of Jesus shine in the world? _________________________________________________ 6. Name three blessings you will enjoy as you shine for Jesus. _______________