Christmas: Celebrating Jesus, God’s greatest gift
Memory Verse: “She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21
Have you ever stopped to listen to a group of carolers and then joined them to go spread some Christmas cheer with others? Music is such a big part of Christmas, but it’s not the main reason we celebrate. It’s easy to get distracted with all the lights, presents, and traditions that sometimes we forget it’s not about the things we do but Who we do it for and why we do it.
That’s why this December, we’re singing loudly as we jam out to our Christmas Playlist to celebrate Jesus, God’s greatest gift! The best gift God ever gave was Jesus. Because of Jesus, we can have a relationship with God that will last forever. As we get in the mix this Christmas season, let’s take time to remember the reason we celebrate in the first place: Jesus, the greatest gift the world has ever known.
- Week 1 (Week of December 1): God always had a plan to send Jesus.
- Week 2 (Week of December 8): Celebrate because God is with you.
- Week 3 (Week of December 15): Celebrate because God sent a Savior. (Available 12/15)
- Week 4 (Week of December 22): The Story of Christmas (Available 12/22)
Find weekly devotionals HERE to help your child open up their Bible at home.
This month, we’re looking at the ultimate “Show and Tell” — God showed the world He loves us by giving us Jesus. That’s what we celebrate at Christmas, and that’s what we will continue to show the world through our words and actions.
Check back each week for the Bible story, discussion questions, and ways to continue the conversation:
- Week 1 (Week of December 1): God tells an angel to tell Mary she is going to have His son, Jesus.
- Week 2 (Week of December 8): Jesus is born to show the world that God loves us.
- Week 3 (Week of December 15): The shepherds run to see Jesus and then run to tell everyone about Jesus. (Available 12/15)
- Week 4 (Week of December 22): We celebrate Christmas to show everyone that Jesus is special. (Available 12/22)
We’re Learning… God gave us Jesus.
Bible Story: Baby Jesus Is Born ● Luke 2:1-7
This month we’re learning, “God gave us Jesus.” God loves us so much that He gave us His Son, Jesus! We are learning the story, “Baby Jesus is Born,” in Luke 2:1-7. When Mary and Joseph arrived in Bethlehem, baby Jesus was born! We celebrate Christmas because Jesus is God’s Son who was born and given to us to be our friend forever. God loves us so much that He gave us His Son, Jesus!
Check back each week for the Bible story and family activity:
- Week 1 (Week of December 1): Coloring Activity
- Week 2 (Week of December 8): Memory Verse Activity
- Week 3 (Week of December 15): Song Activity (Available 12/15)
- Week 4 (Week of December 22): Parade Activity (Available 12/22)
