In this series, we’ll explore how Christmas reminds us that Jesus is our Savior and that God can be trusted. We'll also explore how we need to rely on each other and trust that God is with us.
MEMORY VERSE: "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." — Isaiah 9:6
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This week, we'll hear one of Isaiah's first prophecies about a savior who would come to rescue and bring peace to the world.
BIG IDEA: Christmas reminds us Jesus is our Savior.
Bible: Isaiah 9:2-7 -
This week, we'll take a look at the song Mary sang in response to what God was doing in her life.
BIG IDEA: Christmas reminds us that God can be trusted.
BIBLE: Luke 1:46-55 -
This week, we'll hear the story of two relatives—Mary and Elizabeth—as they both celebrate their pregnancies together.
BIG IDEA: Christmas reminds us to rely oneach other.
BIBLE: Luke 1:39-45 -
This week, we'll look at the classic story of Jesus' birth in a manger in Bethlehem.
BIG IDEA: Christmas reminds us God is with us.
BIBLE: Luke 2:1-20
Christmas is one of those holidays that feels timeless. The traditions, music, and made-for-TV movies not only connect us, but also the other parts of our lives. It's a season that invites us to be nostalgic and think about memories from Christmases past. In this 4-week series from the Gospels, we'll take a look at the Christmas story to see how something we may have heard long ago can still help us grow today. As we reflect on these classic stories, we'll remember how Christmas reminds us Jesus is our Savior and that God can be trusted, to rely on each other, and to trust that God is with us.
