New City Catechism, Week 30 (Question 30)

Q: What is faith in Jesus Christ?

Children’s answer

A: Receiving and resting on him alone for salvation as he is offered to us in the gospel.

Adult/older children’s answer

A: Faith in Jesus Christ is acknowledging the truth of everything that God has revealed in his Word, trusting in him, and also receiving and resting on him alone for salvation as he is offered to us in the gospel.

Video explanation:

Song to assist with memorization:

Relevant Scripture to read:

Galatians 2:20

I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

Children’s Activity (printable pdfs)

Younger Kids (pages 20 and 21)

There are no resources for older kids currently available for this lesson.

Special thanks to Del Rey Church for sharing their New City Catechism kid resources with us!

Devotional questions for individual/family/group discussion:

  1. If not for Jesus, where do you think you would “go” to rest upon for your standing/worth/salvation?

  2. How are you still tempted to stand on your answer to #1 even though Jesus has given Himself for you?

  3. Was there/is there something in the Word of God that you especially struggle to accept as truthful? Why do you think this is?

  4. How is “receive and rest'“ countercultural? How can this idea be good news to our neighbors?

For an additional “deeper” dive into this question and answer, check out this video from Dr. Michael Allen (which a few of the above questions are based on):