Kid's Video Devotion - Why Did Jesus Die on the Cross?

1. Watch the following Doug video

    
2. Doug Trivia. What is the complete name of the principal? What does he carry in his shirt pocket?
3. Did Roger deserve what Percy was doing to him? Why or why not? Name 5 mean things Percy did to Klotz.
4. Was Doug happy that Roger was finally getting paid back? Explain
5. What did Doug do to save Roger from getting pounded? What was the result of his helping Roger?
6. Read Romans 5:6-8  http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=rom%205:6-8&version=TLB
   How was what Doug did for Roger similar to what Jesus did for us? How is it different?
7. Read John 15:11,12  http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2015:12-13&version=TLB  What is Jesus' definition of love? How did Doug demonstrate it? Have you ever shown love like Doug? Tell about it.
8. Read John 13:34,35.  http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2013:34-35&version=MSG  According to this passage what is a great way to witness to people that aren't saved?

Note to parents/teachers
     In this episode Roger finally gets a taste of his own medicine and he realizes how bad it can be. (not that he changes). At first everyone is happy but they soon realize that whereas Roger probably bullies to make himself feel more important and never really physically hurts anyone (that doesn't make it right because emotional damage can be worse than physical damage), Percy is just plain evil. Doug takes the wrath of Percy on himself and in doing so frees Roger but is going to get beat up for Roger. This is what Jesus did for us. We are sinful deserving punishment but Jesus who was innocent came and took our punishment on Himself. As opposed to Doug, Jesus wasn't spared at the last moment - He died on the cross for our sins. Yet, like Roger, most people just go on with their sinful life.
     On a practical note, have your kids ever seen anyone being picked on or bullied? Have they stepped in and defended them? Why or why not? Chances are, with a bully around, we are just relieved that they aren't picking on us and we just try not to be noticed. A true Christian, one that loves, needs to intervene at the risk of their own comfort. This may hurt but it may also lead people to Christ.