The Parent Weekly for December 15th, God Keeps His Promise (part 2)
What we learned today
Big Idea: God Keeps His Promises (part 2)
Luke 1v26–56; Matthew 1v18–25. Mary received the news that she was going to have a baby whom she was to name Jesus, the promised Savior. At the time she received this news, Mary was engaged to a man named Joseph. God told Joseph in a dream about the baby Jesus. He is the fulfillment of the promise God had made long ago to redeem mankind.
Where we’re headed next time
Big Idea: Jesus is Born (part 2)
Luke 2v8–20. While the shepherds were watching their sheep at night, the sky lit up and an angel of the Lord appeared to them. The shepherds were terrified. The angel told them not to be afraid for he had come with good news. The Savior had been born. The Promise they had been waiting for had finally come!
Did you know?
At the same time Mary was carrying Jesus, her cousin Elizabeth was also carrying a baby who was John the Baptist.
It was an angel who told Mary and Joseph to give the baby the name Jesus.
Connect as a Family
Your child may enjoy playing with baby dolls. As she mimics caring for an infant, use this opportunity to tell her the Christmas story. Remind your child that Jesus was born as a baby.
Who is the Savior that God promised to send?
Jesus is the promised Savior!
Blessing
Blessings are often used in the Bible. A blessing can be a prayer of commission, a portion of Scripture, or words to encourage and guide.
A blessing to pray over your child; (Child’s name), may you always rejoice in God because He always keeps His promises.
