Sunday, December 23, 2012

God sends John the Baptist


Date:  12.23

Title:  God Sends John the Baptist

Passage:  Luke 1:5–25, 57–67, 76–80

Principle:  Believers should be ready for God to fulfill His promises.

Praise:  "Silent Night”

Prompt:  Ask your child these questions:
· Who were the parents of John the Baptist?
· Why was John’s birth so special?
· What did Zacharias say about John in Luke 1:76–80?

Practice:  Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
· By worshiping God as Zacharias did.
· By being ready for God to fulfill His promises.

Memory verse:
2 year olds through kindergarten:  Matthew 1:21b
you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.”

1st through 5th grade:  Luke 1:68
“Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has visited and      
redeemed his people”


Ministry:  Children’s ministry

Activity: See how long your family can be silent.  Ask the
children how this activity relates to the birth of John the Baptist.

Next Week: Matthew 2:1–18

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