December Advent Calendar 2010 Jesus-The Gift to the World!

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Read: John 3:16 Why did Jesus come to earth? Truth: Jesus is Savior.

2 An Announcement Read: Luke 1:26-33 Who came to visit Mary and where? Truth: Angels are God’s Messengers.

3 Promised Gift Read: Is 7:1 and Matt 1:23 Who is Isaiah? How did he know what would happen? Truth: God shares His plan.

4 His Name is: Read: Matt 1:18-21 Name Above all Names How did Mary and Joseph know what to name Jesus? Truth: God knew your name long ago.

5 Jesus’ Family Read: Luke 1:36 Who is Elizabeth? How are she and Mary related? Truth: God has a family for everyone.

6 God’s Plan Read: Luke 2:1, 3-6 Why did Mary and Joseph go to Bethlehem? Truth: God planned for Jesus’ birth.

7 Bethlehem Read: Micah 5:2 What does Micah tell you about Bethlehem? Sing: O Little Town of Bethlehem

8 The Manger Read: Luke 2:7 Where did Jesus sleep? Where Do you sleep? Pray: Thank God for your bed.

9 NEWS! Read: Luke 2:8-11 Look at a candy cane. What did the shepherds carry? How are the candy cane and the shepherd’s crook alike? Share: Bible Story; Candy Cane Story

10 Rejoice and Praise

Read: Luke 2:13-14 Who sang with the angel? Sing: Joy to the World Truth: God loves to hear us sing.

11 The Shepherds Tell Read: Luke 2:15-17 What did the shepherds do after seeing Jesus? Truth in Action: Tell someone about Jesus.

12 Wise Men Travel Read: Matt 2:1-2 How did the Wise Men know? Truth: God used the stars to help the Wise Men.

13 Good News Rejected Read: Matt 2:7-10 Who is King Herod? What did he want to know? Truth: Herod heard and did not believe; he is without excuse.

14 A King’s Gifts Read: Matt 2:11 What did the Wise Men bring to honor Jesus? Truth: Gifts show love.

15 Praise!! Read: Matt: 2:11, Matt 25:40 Give reasons for giving a gift. Question: What gift will you give Jesus?

16 Jesus is Protected Read: Matt 2:13-15 What did the angel tell Joseph? Truth: God protects His Son.

17 Jesus is the Word Read: John 1:1-5 Who is the WORD? Read: John 9:5 Truth: Jesus is Light!

18 Jesus is the Light of Life Read: John 8:12 What is Jesus’ promise? Truth: No Jesus, no Light.

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Name’s Power Read: Isaiah 9:6 What are some names of Jesus? Question: What does your name mean?

20 Joyful Praise Read: Ps 66:1-2 How are we to praise God? Sing: I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day

21 One who brings blessings Read: Isaiah 61:1-3 Give reasons why Jesus came. Act: Help sad people.

22 Deliver from Sin Read:

Isaiah1:18 and Rev 3:5 What is God’s promise? Question: Are your sins white or red?

23 Worship/Adore Read: Ps 95:6-7 What does God want? Question: Are you obeying?

24 Be Faithful Read: Luke 2 Worship and Sing: O Come All Ye Faithful

25 Happy Birthday Jesus Read: Job 19:25 Sing: Happy Birthday Jesus Make: a Birthday cake for Jesus