Summary of VBS 2024 - Course Content - Class 1

Theme: Walking with Jesus, My Best Friend

Friendship Defined & Distinguished: A true friend embodies qualities like trustworthiness, unconditional love, protection, encouragement, consistency, forgiveness, as exemplified in the friendship of David and Jonathan. The negative example of Judas Iscariot highlights traits to avoid in friendships. As children of God, Jesus is our true and best friend, embodying characteristics like being a firm foundation, a redeemer, infinite, enduring, essential, and a defender.

Friendship in Action – Lord Jesus

The session explores how we can be good friends through the example of Jesus Christ, focusing on the story of the Good Samaritan as a model of compassion and neighbourly love. Jesus exemplifies friendship through actions like washing the feet of the disciples, praying for them, forgiving Peter, and ultimately sacrificing his life for salvation. The ABCs of Salvation outline the process of coming to faith, while essential practices for spiritual growth include spending time in God's presence, reading the Bible, praying, and trusting in Him.

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