Exegetical Aim: To show that forgiveness came to us on the cross.

Props: A small cross, a hammer, nails, and paper.

Lesson: [Hold up the cross.] I believe all of you know what I have in my hand. (response) Yes, it's a cross. Tell me why it's important to us. (response) Yes, that's right; Jesus died on the cross. But do you know that God made something good come out of it? When Jesus died, our sins were forgiven. Can someone tell me what sins are? (response) Can you name any sins? (response) Write down the answers on individual pi…