Two Rivers Ministries

Every Tuesday a few of our staff venture over to Elmwood projects and run something we call “Clubhouse”. We do a Bible study followed by activities (such as crafts, physical fitness, knitting, board games, etc.) for a small group of elementary school kids.

I really love hanging out with the kids, they crack me up and I love watching them discover God a little bit more each week.

One of the little tikes in particular is a constant source of glee. He is a VERY bright second grader with matter-of-fact comments, a child like innocence, and dimples to die for. The kid kills me every week with at least one good liner. But this past week was a feast. We walked through the Gospel this week trying to plant some more seeds. Here were the best lines from my favorite little “M”.

After watching a short video on the gospel, I asked the kids what they remembered from the video. There were several verses that had come up on the screen and M replied. “I remember it said that Jesus died to give us INTERNATIONAL life.” I agreed that God may in fact take them around the globe ;o) but I think it said “eternal”. hee hee.

On sin. “Sin is like a little black ball inside of you and the more you sin the bigger it gets until finally it takes over you and sends you to hell.”

On Heaven. “No one knows exactly what it looks like, but if you close your eyes and ask Jesus, He’ll give you a picture.”

On the necessity of Christ’s death. “If Christ didn’t die, we’d still have a sin problem.” little theologian.

Prior to Bible study he shared a story. “Yeah, last week I went outside with my little brother and it was cold, so I took off my coat and put it on him because momma always said to look after the little ones.”

From a few weeks ago…to the question what was Jesus’ body like after he rose from the dead. “It was a real body, and that guy came and touched the screws in his hands, and then Jesus went and ate a tuna fish sandwich.”

Next week, I may let “M” teach, and I’ll just sit and learn from him.