U-Turn - Parent Connection

 

Objective - 

Students will learn the importance of repentance and will be challenged to practice it as part of their journey with God.

 

Key Scripture –

2 Corinthians 7:9-10a

Now I rejoice, not that you were made sorry, but that your sorrow led to repentance. For you were made sorry in a godly manner, that you might suffer loss from us in nothing. For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, not to be regretted.

 

Key Thought –

Repent to make a U-turn.

 

Lesson Summary –

Today’s lesson was the second lesson of a four-part series called, Road Trip – Destination: Holiness. In this series, we have been taking a road trip of sorts that is guided by the Word of God. Since our intended destination is holiness, this road trip will not end when the lessons are finished but will help the students get on the right path.

 

We have been studying the doctrine of “sanctification,” which is “the work of the Holy Spirit to make believers more like the Lord Jesus Christ.” This lesson specifically talked about what your student should do if they find that they are going in the wrong direction.

 

We specifically shared that when we are going in the opposite direction of holiness, we are sinning. Your student was challenged that when they find themselves going in the wrong direction, they should repent to make a U-turn. “Repent” simply means “to change one's mind or purpose.”

 

From the 2 Corinthians 7, we learned that when the Corinthians sinned, they felt godly sorrow for that sin; this led to repentance. Your student was reminded that when they feel sorrow/guilt about their sin, it should help them recognize that they are headed in the wrong direction. This guilt can lead to their repentance as well.

 

The next time you find yourself headed in the wrong direction while driving/riding in the car with your student, use it as a way to talk about repentance. Take the time to talk to your student about an area where you have had to change your direction in life. Work to create an environment of open communication so your student will feel free to discuss areas of struggle with you.