Gather the family and use this 3-lesson series on Christmas to learn the real reason for the season.
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Lesson #1: Long, Long Before the First Christmas
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- Read Isaiah 9:2-7 as a family.
- Identify the names of Jesus in the passage. What do those names seem to be saying about who Jesus is?
- What does “peace” mean to you?
- According to the passage, who was going to make all of this come true?
- Step 3 Takeaway: Jesus came to ultimately give His life for us. He is the ultimate giver. As a family, come up with a way to give to someone else in need. Make a plan as to who and how you will help someone this Christmas season… and then make it happen!
Lesson #2: The Christmas Family Tree
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- List some of the names you recognized from the list. What were they?
- Who was the first name on the list? What do you know about him from the Bible?
- Who was in Jesus’ family tree that was also mentioned in the Isaiah passage? What do you know about him from the Bible?
- Step 3 Takeaway: Make your family tree. Parents, do your best to trace your tree back as far as you can. Celebrate your heritage. Then, have the kids make a card to send to your grandparents (or someone else’s grandparents) as a way to honor them. Make sure to tell them that you love them and thank them for giving you your parents! Draw a picture of some of your memories with them. If you don’t have grandparents, then choose a special person in your life that you would like to honor..
Lesson #3: How Jesus Got His Name
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- What do you think Mary was thinking when an angel appeared to her?
- Do you notice a similar message from the angel that comes from another passage you’ve already read? Which one?
- What does the name Jesus mean?
- Step 3 Takeaway: Parents, tell the story of how you chose to name each of your kids. Did the name have special meaning? As a family, spend some time telling each person in your family one thing you love about them.
