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Only Jesus!
Based on this morning’s Gospel—John 14:1-14
Parents: More and more, we are hearing that it is not important which God we believe in or what we believe about that God. In this text, Jesus says clearly that He is the only way to the Father. There is no other way! We must instill that knowledge in our children. The only way to Heaven lies through Jesus.
Label three or more doors in the house, one with "Jesus" and the others with the names of false religions. Explain to your children that Heaven can be found behind only one door, and ask them to choose a door. Then discuss the words of Jesus when he tells us that the only way to the Father is through him.
 Mazes can be easily created using computer programs. Try www.hereandabove.com. Make up a maze puzzle with the center labeled "Father." Make sure there is only one path which leads to the Father. Make the maze as easy or difficult as the ages of your children dictate. Print multiple copies of your puzzle so everyone can have one and let them try to solve it. You can set a time limit and/or give a treat to the one who completes it first. Afterwards, discuss the words of Jesus and explain that he is the only way to the Father, just as there was only one path in the maze that led to the Father.
If you’re really creative, have a treasure hunt with everyone having a map that directs them to the treasure. Label the maps with different titles. Label one "Jesus" and make sure that it is the only accurate map that will lead to the treasure. The treasure will be a card that says, "This card guarantees you entrance into Heaven." Talk to them about the fact that there is only one way to find Heaven and that is through Jesus.
— Rick Adams
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