Exegetical Aim: To demonstrate the necessity of continually believing the gospel.

Props: A rope.

Lesson: How many of you are swimmers? (response) Good. Some of you can swim, and some of you will learn how one day. It's good to be in the water and to have fun when it is hot outside, isn't it? But sometimes we can get into trouble when we are swimming, can't we? If we get a gulp of water or a cramp, we can begin to sink in the water, and that's not good, is it? (response) Hold up the rope. What is this? (response) Yes. And for what might a rope be used if you are near people who are swim…