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Home improvement shows on TV are extremely popular. People love to watch a renovation that produces a big transformation with incredible design skills. The climatic moment in each show is when the host reveals the new dream home that was once outdated or in bad shape. 
 
We love a good story of transformation because it reminds us that even the worst thing can be made new. This is true of houses, but it is also true of people. Because of who Jesus is and what He has done to save sinners, we can be made new through faith in Him.  
  
After the Holy Spirit arrived and gave power to the disciples, Peter stood and preached the good news of Jesus to thousands of people in Jerusalem. The people believed and were baptized that same day. They were added to the followers of Jesus, and their lives were never the same! The Holy Spirit changed their hearts and minds to meet together, fellowship, learn God’s Word, and pray continually. 
 
2 Corinthians 5:17 says, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has passed away, and see, the new has come!” When we trust in Jesus as Lord and Savior, he makes us NEW! Jesus didn’t die on the cross so that we could keep on living the same life, and He didn’t die on the cross so we could feel better about the times that we mess up. Jesus died on the cross so that we could have a new life, a new identity, and a new purpose. God’s grace isn’t just something that we add to our life to make it better. It 100%, completely, absolutely, positively changes us! 
 
Peter’s sermon shows the Holy Spirit’s power to change those who trust in Jesus. God used Peter to preach Jesus to the crowd so that thousands of others would believe and be changed as well. All who believe in Jesus are changed and will never to be the same.

For Fun
Plant grass or bean seeds to help kids see “new life” in action. Use fast germinating seeds in potting soil to get quick results. As the plant grows, talk with kids about how Jesus gives new life to all who believe in Him. Remind them of the power of the Holy Spirit to change those who trust in Jesus.

To Serve
Rake leaves and cleanup a yard for someone you know needs help with this task. Work as a family to bring new life to the landscape. As you work, discuss how loving and serving others is part of the new life Jesus gives us. Remind kids that the Holy Spirit changes our hearts so that we want to live in a way that honors God.