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Written by: Edward Hughes Illustrated by: Lazarus

Adapted by: Ruth Klassen
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'DYLGWKH6KHSKHUG%R\ God knows we have done bad things, which He

calls sin. The penalty for sin is death.
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to die on a Cross and pay our penalty.
Jesus came alive and went back to Heaven!
LVIRXQGLQ Now God can forgive our sins.

6DPXHO If you want to turn from your sins, say this to

God: Dear God, I believe Jesus died for me and
now lives again. Please come into my life and
forgive my sins, so I can have new life now, and
then be with You forever. Help me live for You as
Your child. Amen. John 3:16
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3VDOP Read the Bible and talk to God every day!