Object: A box of salt.

Good morning, boys and girls. Do you remember that we talked last week about the idea that this was a new year in church? (Let them answer.) Everything starts over with the first day, the first week and even the first month. It all seems fresh to us as we wait for Jesus to come into our hearts all over again. Have you ever wondered how many times Christians have done this? (Let them answer.) I wonder why God doesn't send Jesus so that we can be done with all of our waiting. Most of us are ready, aren't we? (Let them answer.) Doesn't everyone know about Jesus and love him as their Savior? (Let them answer.) The reason that God doesn't send Jesus is that he wants everyone to have a chance to receive Jesus as their God. That's what the Bible says. But you may thi…