On
Sunday, Dec. 30, your kids heard a story from the Bible about wise men who
travelled from a distant land in order to find the King who had been born. Have
you ever found it interesting that God revealed to the wise men—pagan priests
and astrologers—that the Savior had been born? Jesus was King, but not in the
way these men likely thought.
As
you have dinner, talk about the wise men and the sign they saw which pointed to
Jesus. Talk about signs you see today, and how you can see them pointing to
Jesus. Share with your family one thing you remember God showed you as a sign.
The
wise men brought gifts to worship Jesus. We too need to give all of our worship
to Jesus Christ. God sent Jesus to earth to be the Savior of all people, and He
deserves the praise we give Him.
Just in case the “Family Journal Page” didn't make it home:
Bible Passage: Matthew 2:1-21
Big Picture Question: Why did the
wise men visit Jesus? The wise men came to worship Jesus.
Key passage: “But the
angel said to them, ‘Don’t be afraid, for look, I proclaim to you good news of
great joy that will be for all people: Today a Savior, who is Messiah the Lord,
was born for you in the city of David.’” Luke 2:10-11
Christ Connection: The wise men came
to worship Jesus as King. Jesus is the King who will rule forever; as God
promised to King David in 2 Samuel 7. Jesus is the true King who is worthy of
all our worship.
Family task: Walk or drive to a family favorite location (ice cream shop,
playground, backyard). As you travel review the journey of the wise men. How do
you think the wise men felt to finally reach Bethlehem? Review the Big Picture
Question. Name ways your family can worship Jesus. Make a note of where you
traveled and one way your family plans to worship Jesus.
Jan.
3 lesson: Exodus
11:1-13:16
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