The Cross | and What It Means for Fallen Humanity (Family Devotional)Намуна

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How can you tell that a man is a king? Is it by looking at his family, clothes, words, and actions, or the way people behave around him? What if all these things were taken from him—would he still be a king? Take a moment to think about this and discuss it with your family.

Now, let’s consider Jesus. He is the King of kings, but His life didn’t always look like that at first glance. He didn’t wear a crown or sit on a throne like the kings we might imagine. So, what was it that made Him our King? Was it the way He spoke with authority, the miracles He performed, or His perfect love and sacrifice for us? Discuss what makes someone a true king and how Jesus showed His kingship in a way that no earthly ruler ever could.

READ THE WORD

He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.

COLOSSIANS 1:15–20

Jesus, the Son of the living God, is the King of kings. But He is more than that. He is the image of the invisible God. Everything has been created through Him and for Him, and He holds all things together. That means nothing is outside His authority and nothing happens outside His power. He is the head of the body—of all of us who believe in Him. He is our King, and He is also our Savior. By His sacrifice on the cross, we are saved and reconciled to God. As our Savior, He served us by laying down His life for us on the cross.

HUDDLE

Parents to Kid/s (2–6 years old)

• Who is our King?
• How did Jesus show His love for you?
• Do you love Jesus?

Parents to Kid/s (7–12 years old)

• Who is Jesus to you? How do you relate to Him?
• How would you serve Jesus as your King?
• Do you appreciate what Jesus did for you on the cross?

Kid/s to Parents

• What does it mean that Jesus is both King and Savior?
• How can we, as a family, show our worship and devotion to Him?

Jesus willingly went to great lengths in order to save us. In our world today, no king would do this for his subjects. In fact, most kings would expect to be served and respected. But Jesus totally went the opposite way. His journey to live among us and eventually to the cross was filled with pain, suffering, and humility. In exchange, we now have His love, peace, and eternal hope. May we come to Him in complete worship and devotion.

PRAY

Dear Jesus, You are the King of all things, yet You humbled Yourself to save us. Thank You for loving us so much that You gave Your life for us. Help us follow You and show our love and devotion to You. In Your name we pray, amen.

DISCOVER

Did you know that back in Jesus’ time, the Roman emperors were considered gods? They set up temples and worshiped the emperors, whether they were alive or not. But Jesus, the true King, came to serve and not be served. The Jewish people who were expecting a warrior king to defeat the Romans could not grasp the humility and sacrifice Jesus showed. But His victory on the cross over death proved that He is indeed the King of kings!