C is for Create in Me a Clean Heart

Tiny Theologians

TJ and Tori embark on a neighborhood adventure to discover what it means for God to create in them a clean heart. After a lesson from their

Key takeaways

• God cleans our hearts from sin rather than physical dirt or germs.
• King David's prayer in Psalm 51 asks God to create a clean heart and renew a right spirit.

Main topics

• Hand washing and germs
• Psalm 51 and King David

Notable quotes

Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.

Conclusion

An engaging way for children to grasp the complex theological concepts

Transcript preview

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