December 21 – 31 Jesus’ Message is For Everyone
Let the sea roar, and all that fills it;
the world and those who dwell in it!
Let the rivers clap their hands;
let the hills sing for joy together
before the Lord, for he comes
to judge the earth.
He will judge the world with righteousness,
and the peoples with equity.
Psalm 98:7-9
Time of Praise and Thanksgiving
Parents: Please note the following discusses God’s coming judgment. While this puts the Christmas story in its proper perspective, you alone must decide if your children are ready to hear the full reason why the Good News is truly the Good News.
Read Revelation 20:11-15. Then read Matthew 28:16-20 and Revelation 7:9-10 together. Discuss these verses.
Points for consideration:
· Do you believe that this New Testament prophecy of God will also be fulfilled?
· God tells us that we all have sinned and deserve death, but God’s gift is eternal life for those who believe in Jesus (Romans 3:23, 6:23). Does this include you? Why or why not?
· Now read Luke 2:8-14. God is worthy of our praise!
Lead the children to thank Him for revealing this “Good News of Great Joy”. They may say, “Thank you, Jesus, for what you accomplished on the cross!” or perhaps “Father, I praise you for the gift of Jesus!” Ask your children to pray as God leads them.
Time of Prayer
Read John 3:16-17 and 2 Peter 3:9 together.
Points for consideration:
· What do these tell us about God’s heart toward people? Does your heart match his?
· Just as Jesus traveled to share the message and sent out others to do the same, we also must go in obedience. The message hasn’t changed nor has God’s command to go.
Pray together. Ask God to help you be obedient to share His Good News and to go where He leads you- across the street, throughout our country, or even to distant places on the earth!
(Copyright Mark Taft.)
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