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  THE CROSS
  by D.L. Moody
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Summary: The story of the cross has the power to follow people through
life and be a source of comfort and guidance if taught to children in a
meaningful way.

Topics: "The Cross", "Teaching Children about Faith"
Scripture References: Matthew 27:32-50, John 3:16, Romans 5:8, Galatians 6:14, 1 Peter 2:24

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DESCRIPTION
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D.L. Moody shares a poignant story of an elderly man who recalls a
significant moment from his childhood when his father crafted a small
cross, symbolizing God's love and the sacrifice of Jesus. This memory of
the cross became a guiding truth in the man's life, illustrating the
lasting impact of teaching children about the redemptive power of
Christ's sacrifice. Moody emphasizes that instilling such truths in the
hearts of children will accompany them throughout their lives, shaping
their faith and understanding of God's love.

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CONTENT
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While down at a convention in Illinois an old man got past seventy
years; and said he remembered but one thing about his father, and that
one thing followed him all through life. He could not remember his
death, he had no recollection of his funeral, but he recollected his
father, one winter night, taking a little chip, and with his pocket
knife whittling out a little cross, and told how God in His infinite
love sent His Son down here to redeem us; how He had died on the cross
for us. The story of the cross followed him through life; and I tell you
if you teach these children truths, they will follow them through life.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/dl-moody/the-cross/
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