OBJECT LESSON - What Exactly is FAITH & How to Get It

Summary

In this episode of *Family Moments*, Pastor Ravi and his daughter Sadie explore the concept of faith. They explain that faith is about believing and trusting in something we can’t see, like Jesus and Heaven. Using engaging examples like a magic trick with a cup of water, they demonstrate how trust works, even when things don’t make sense. The lesson highlights the importance of faith in Jesus and encourages viewers to trust in God's promises, referencing 2 Corinthians 4:18. It teaches that just because we can’t see something doesn’t mean it’s not real, especially when it comes to eternal truths.

Takeaways

• 😀 Faith means believing or trusting in something even when you can't always see it.
• 😀 The lesson focuses on how faith in Jesus is crucial for salvation, as covered in the ABCs of salvation (A: Admit, B: Believe, C: Choose).
• 😀 Jesus' resurrection is a pivotal event that demonstrates the power of faith and belief.
• 😀 Thomas, one of Jesus' disciples, doubted His resurrection at first but came to believe when he saw Jesus with his own eyes.
• 😀 Jesus taught that those who believe without seeing are blessed, which applies to people today who have faith in Him without physically seeing Him.
• 😀 Trusting in someone, like the example with holding a cup of water over someone's head, illustrates how faith works, even when it seems difficult to believe.
• 😀 The lesson emphasizes that sometimes faith may not make sense, but trusting in God's Word and promises is important.
• 😀 Faith is likened to a magic trick in the script, showing that belief in something unseen or difficult to understand is central to faith.
• 😀 The importance of reading the Bible to understand what is true and to see the world through God's perspective is emphasized.
• 😀 The Bible verse from 2 Corinthians 4:18 reminds believers to fix their eyes on the unseen, which is eternal, rather than the temporary things that are visible.

Q & A

What is the main topic of today's lesson?

The main topic of today's lesson is faith, and how it's about believing in things we can't always see, like trusting in God's promises and believing in Jesus' resurrection.

What does the term 'faith' mean in this context?

In this context, faith means believing or trusting in something, especially in what God has said in His Word, even when we can't physically see it.

Why is faith considered a big deal?

Faith is considered a big deal because it involves trusting in the truth of God's Word and the reality of Jesus' sacrifice and resurrection, even though we don't physically see it.

Who is 'Doubting Thomas' and why is he called that?

Thomas was one of Jesus' disciples who didn't believe that Jesus had come back to life until he saw Jesus with his own eyes. He is called 'Doubting Thomas' because of his initial disbelief.

What did Jesus say about believing without seeing?

Jesus said, 'Because you have seen you have believed, but blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed,' highlighting the importance of faith in trusting without seeing.

How does the example with the cup demonstrate faith?

The cup example demonstrates faith by showing that even when it seems impossible (like holding a cup of water over someone's head without them getting wet), trusting in the process or person can yield surprising results, just like trusting in God's promises.

What was the trick with the cup, and how did it work?

The trick involved filling the cup with water, but the bottom of the cup was lined with a special powder that solidified when it came in contact with the liquid, preventing the water from spilling out.

What was the significance of the Rubik's Cube demonstration?

The Rubik's Cube demonstration showed that things aren't always as they seem. Even though it looked like a normal Rubik's Cube, when viewed through a different lens (represented by the Bible), it revealed something surprising and meaningful, emphasizing the role of faith in understanding the truth.

What does 2 Corinthians 4:18 teach about faith?

2 Corinthians 4:18 teaches that we should focus on what is unseen, as it is eternal, while what is seen is temporary. This highlights the importance of faith in things that are not visible, like God's promises and the hope of heaven.

What does the lesson teach about the nature of things we can't see, like Jesus and heaven?

The lesson teaches that just because we can't see something, like Jesus or heaven, doesn't mean they don't exist. Faith is about believing in these unseen truths, similar to how we take unseen things like germs seriously.