Big Questions for a Little Boy..

The other day Eli asked me “Did God die on the cross?” and I said, “No, Jesus died on the cross.” Eli, “But I thought God did.” Me, “Jesus died on the cross, but he is God’s son.”  Eli, “Why did he die on the cross?” I then tried my best to explain that he died to take away our sins and then explained what sin was and how we all are sinners.  He seemed to accept that and then just moved on to playing.

The next day he stopped in the middle of eating and looked at me and said, “So, who died on the cross?”  And I said, “Jesus.”  Eli said, “To take away what?”  Me, “To take away our sins.”  Eli, “Oh, okay.. Well, he didn’t take away Reagan’s sins!”  I said, puzzled, “Why do you say that Eli?  He died for everybody's sins.” Eli, “Well, He didn’t take hers away cause she just got done yelling at me and hitting me!!”

I couldn’t hide my chuckle.. Sincerely love this age!