DECEMBER 20 -- BIBLE STORY SUMMARY
As we kick off the week of Christmas, we head to Luke 2:1-7 and discover more about when Jesus was born. From a human perspective, this whole situation must have seemed crazy to Mary and Joseph. Not only was Mary expecting the baby who would save the world, but now she and Joseph had to travel to Bethlehem for the census. When they arrive, there’s no room for them to stay except for the place they keep the animals. As hectic as this moment was, this is just how God wanted Jesus to enter the world.
That's why our Bottom Line this week is: God loved us so much that He gave us a Savior.
Looking back over the stories included in the Bible, time and again it comes back to God’s love for His creation. Right from the start, God wanted to have a relationship with us. Even when we messed that up with our sin -- turning away from God -- God continued to love and make a way to rescue us. Jesus is proof that God loves us unconditionally.
As we kick off the week of Christmas, we head to Luke 2:1-7 and discover more about when Jesus was born. From a human perspective, this whole situation must have seemed crazy to Mary and Joseph. Not only was Mary expecting the baby who would save the world, but now she and Joseph had to travel to Bethlehem for the census. When they arrive, there’s no room for them to stay except for the place they keep the animals. As hectic as this moment was, this is just how God wanted Jesus to enter the world.
That's why our Bottom Line this week is: God loved us so much that He gave us a Savior.
Looking back over the stories included in the Bible, time and again it comes back to God’s love for His creation. Right from the start, God wanted to have a relationship with us. Even when we messed that up with our sin -- turning away from God -- God continued to love and make a way to rescue us. Jesus is proof that God loves us unconditionally.
"DIG DEEPER" ACTIVITIES FOR December 20
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"GOD TIME" CARDS
Each God Time card includes four "faith exploration" activities to do alone or as a family. These are perfect to do at dinner time or at bed time... or any time! preschool / kinder / 1st grade activities:
2nd/3rd grade activities:
4th-8th grade activities:
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Bed Time:
What's the best Christmas gift you've ever received?
The gift God gave to all of us isn't one that you can unwrap. But it's the most important gift you'll ever be given. God loves you so much that He sent Jesus to make a way for you to live with Him forever.
Pray together and thank God for His incredible Christmas gift.
What's the best Christmas gift you've ever received?
The gift God gave to all of us isn't one that you can unwrap. But it's the most important gift you'll ever be given. God loves you so much that He sent Jesus to make a way for you to live with Him forever.
Pray together and thank God for His incredible Christmas gift.
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