City of Angels - Week 3
Why are there so many Christmas songs about angels? Because angels show up all throughout the Christmas story with great news! In this series, our kids will explore the foundational stories of Jesus’ birth with a focus on the angels who were there to witness them! From the city where Jesus was born, to the cities we live in today, the angels’ message is just as important now as it was then! Jesus is God’s plan, calms our fears, makes everything new, and is God’s love for everyone.
BIG IDEA: Jesus makes everything new.
THE BIBLE: An Angel Appears to Joseph in a Dream: Matthew 1:18—25; Isaiah 43:16—19
MEMORY VERSE
Elementary: "But the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid . I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people." Luke 2:10 (NIV)
Toddler Twist: "Good news brings great joy!" Luke 2:10
WATCH:
Preschool- teaching video
Elementary- teaching video
SONG: 1Celebrate, Hark the Herald, Born Is The King
DISCIPLE:
Read Matthew 1:18-25. Pass out blank Christmas cards or postcards and have you family write one word that will help them remember today’s Bible story. Encourage them to decorate the card and make it colorful. Gabriel’s message to Mary, while a little frightening in the beginning, ended up being a joyful one. Jesus was coming to Earth and Mary was going to play a big part in making that happen.
What one word will help you remember this week’s Bible story?
Keep this word visible throughout the week to remember the angel’s message and what it meant for the whole world.
Pray: Dear God, thank you for sending Jesus into our broken world to make everything new. You make us new when we talk, act, and live the way you want us to. We know you’re the only one who can restore everything that you’ve made, including us and everyone around us. Please make us newer and better every day. Amen.
DISCUSS:
How did Joseph hear from the angel?
What did the angel tell Joseph he needed to do?
What did the angel tell Joseph Jesus would do?
Read Isaiah 43:18—19. What new thing do you think God is talking about here?
What are some things in this world that are broken or old that could be made new?
What is something new that God might want you to do that you're unsure of?
How does Jesus make things new?