Lord’s Day 13
Q34. Why do you call him our Lord?
Because — not with gold or silver, but with his precious blood — he has set us free from sin and from the power of the devil, and has bought us, body and soul, to be his very own.
Scripture Proofs — King James Version
1 Peter 1:18–19
“Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot.”
Colossians 1:13–14
Hebrews 2:14–15
“Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.”
1 Corinthians 6:20
1 Timothy 2:5–6
“For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.”
Parent Guide
Discuss this question together
Discussion Questions
- 1
What did Jesus pay to set us free from sin?
- 2
Why does it matter that Jesus bought us with his blood instead of gold or silver?
- 3
How does it feel to know that you belong to Jesus completely, body and soul?
Illustration
If someone sold everything they owned to rescue you from danger, you would know how much they valued you. Jesus gave something worth far more than money. He gave his own life to buy you back from sin and the devil.
Application
The next time you feel like you do not matter, remember that Jesus gave his blood for you. Thank him in prayer for making you his own.