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Goals in presenting the gospel to Children

• Simplicity and Completeness

The challenges in presenting the gospel to a child

• I prayed a prayer when I was five, but I did not really understand what I was doing

• Children are very impressionable

Principles that help with this challenge

• Salvation is a spiritual event

• You are not trying to give a sales presentation

• You are not just giving facts

• You are not in a debate

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• No one comes unless the Father Draws

• The Father doesn't force; he illuminates the heart

• His invitation is for all.

• Take heed to yourself and the teaching ()

• This aids in rescue of yourself and others

• mentions the confession of sins in dealing with sick situation

• Pray

• Bring God's revealed will to save people before Him

• Prayer is not a formula to get God to act on our timetable

• It is something we should do confidently.

• We pray because of the one we know who does the work.

• It is a helpful idea to pray even in the presence of the camper.

• Have a plan for giving the plan of salvation

• This plan need to come from the authority of Scripture.

• Having them see it in Scripture is a good idea.

• Gospel Exchange App

• Go over this during April Session

• How to know if a child is ready

• I think it is vital to keep in mind whose work this is.

• After an invitation, it would be helpful to ask, "So what did you want to talk to me about?"

• Ask a lot of questions to find out what they think

• Ask open ended questions" What would you want Jesus to do for you?" rather than "Do you want to be saved?"

• What did you want to talk to me about?

• What is sin, and who has sinned

• Who is Jesus? Why is He unique so that you would put your trust in Him?

• What do you need to believe in order to be saved?

• What would you like Jesus to do for you?

• Be cautious about leading them in prayer

• Offer opportunity for salvation, but don't insist on getting saved now. Don't be the one to declare that they are saved.

• Avoid using vague or confusing phrases and avoid too much symbolism

• Only illustrate concepts that they do not understand

• Have a plan for follow up

• Encourage them to tell someone else

• Write down the decision to communicate with church and parents. We will cover this topic later.