The children will:-
Bible Story Reference: Isaiah 7:14
Memory Verse:
Isaiah 7:14 (NIV)
Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.
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Bible Story
The Birth of Christ
For to us, a child is born, to us, a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Of the greatness of his government and peace, there will be no end.
He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this. (Isaiah 9:6-7)
Jesus who was the saviour promised since time passed, was born and He lived as a man on earth. He died for us on the order of the authorities. Through His death, we are saved. He was raised and He reigns forevermore.
Where He would be born – Bethlehem
“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from old, from ancient times.”(Micah 5:2)
Jesus was born in Bethlehem, during a census called by the Emperor. Joseph went to be counted in his hometown, Bethlehem, and that is when Jesus was born.
Return from Egypt
“Out of Egypt, I called My Son.” (Hosea 11:1)
Jesus and His parents escaped to Egypt because the King wanted to kill all male children. But then God called Him back from Egypt.
Questions
Prayer
Thank you, Lord, for I see your care for men, that you set out to save us through you son Jesus. May everyone come to know you and worship you in Christ. Amen.
Crafts
Tree Ornament
What You Need
Steps
On a coloured piece of paper, draw the shape of a Christmas tree
Cut it out.
On a white piece of paper draw the shape of a Christmas tree.
Write one of the prophecies about Jesus e.g “Out of Egypt I called my son. Hosea 11:1”
Cut it out and glue it on the coloured piece of paper.
Make a hole at the top of the tree.
Thread the string through the hole. Now you can hang your ornament on a Christmas tree.