Today’s Reading: Psalm 49:5–15; John 11:25–26

Before reading, pray together and ask the Holy Spirit to help your family understand the hope we have because Jesus rescues us from death and gives us eternal life.

Today’s Big Truth:

Jesus is the Redeemer who frees us from the power of the grave.

Psalm 49 is an honest and sobering song. It reminds us that no person—no matter how strong, wealthy, or important—can rescue themselves from death. Life is a gift from God, and death is a reality every human faces.

The psalmist writes:

“No one can redeem himself from death

 by paying a ransom to God.”

 — Psalm 49:7 (NLT)

It’s a reminder that we cannot save ourselves. We cannot buy our way into eternal life. We cannot earn it.

 But then the psalmist says something hopeful—something that looks forward to God’s greater plan:

“But as for me, God will redeem my life.

 He will snatch me from the power of the grave.”

 — Psalm 49:15 (NLT)

This is a glimpse of the Redeemer who would one day come—Someone who could do what no human could ever do: conquer death itself.

Pointing to Jesus: The Redeemer Who Gives Life

Hundreds of years later, Jesus stood with Martha outside the tomb of her brother Lazarus. Martha was heartbroken. The grave felt final. But Jesus spoke words that changed everything:

“I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in Me will live, even after dying.”

 — John 11:25–26 (NLT)

Jesus wasn’t just offering comfort—He was revealing who He is.

He is the One who brings life out of death.

 He is the One who redeems us from the grave.

 He is the One who went into the tomb—and then walked out again on the third day.

Because Jesus lives, we can live too.

 Because Jesus conquered death, we do not have to fear it.

 Because Jesus rescues His people, we have hope that lasts forever.

This teaches us something beautiful:

• We cannot save ourselves, but Jesus can.
• Jesus is stronger than death.
• Eternal life is God’s gift to all who trust in His Son.

Truth for Today

• Only God can redeem us from death.
• Jesus is the resurrection and the life.
• Because Jesus lives, we have hope forever.

Family Discussion Questions

• What difference does it make that Jesus rose from the dead?
• How does the promise of eternal life encourage you?