PRAYER: What is Confession and Repentance?

PRAYER: What is Confession and Repentance?

June 22, 2026 · 21 min

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This episode teaches kids about confession and repentance through the story of Zacchaeus and the importance of prayer.

kids will learn that lament is a type of prayer where we honestly talk to God about things that feel hard, hurtful, sad, or wrong. ⭐ What Kids Will Learn: 🙏 Confession is telling God the truth about our sin. 🔄 Repentance is turning away from sin to follow Jesus. ❤️ Jesus came to seek and save sinners. 🌳 Zacchaeus experienced forgiveness when he met Jesus. 🕊️ The Holy Spirit helps us recognize our sin and follow Jesus more faithfully. 📖 God hears our prayers of confession and gladly forgives His children. 📖 Bible Passage: Luke 19:10 🏡 Try This at Home: ✍️ Write or say a simple prayer of confession, asking God to forgive a sin you've committed. 👨‍👩‍👧 Share with a parent or trusted adult how God helps us turn away from sin. 📖 Read Luke 19:1-10 together and talk about how Zacchaeus changed after meeting Jesus. ❤️ Think of one practical way you can follow Jesus more faithfully this week. ❓ 5-Second Fly Through Review: God wants to talk with us. The primary way God talks with us is through the _____ (BIBLE) The primary way we talk to God is through ______ (PRAYER) True or False? Jesus didn’t forgive Zacchaeus right away _____ (FALSE) True or False? The Holy Spirit helps us…

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