The Promise of Christmas | Isaiah 9:6

 

Lesson Goal

To teach children that God always planned to send Jesus to save us. God shared this good news through his prophets who foretold of Jesus’ coming.

 

Opening Prayer

Dear God, thank You for keeping Your promise to send us Jesus. We are so grateful that He was born for us on Christmas and that He later gave His life for our sins. In Jesus’ name, we pray, Amen.

 

Bible Memory Verse

Isaiah 9:6 (NLT)

⁶ For a child is born to us,
    a son is given to us.
The government will rest on his shoulders.
    And he will be called:
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
    Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Verse Memory Tips: (have your preschooler repeat the verse with you using the following hand/body motions:)

● “For a child” - Rock your arms like you are holding a baby
● “Is born” - Use your hands to draw a bump over your belly
● “To us” - Stick your thumbs up and then point them to your chest.
● “A Son” - Place your hands around your head like a crown
● “Is given” - Hold out your hands as if receiving a gift
● “To us” - Stick your thumbs up and then point them to your chest.

 

Today's Bible Story

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Lesson Review

1. What man did the promise of Christmas begin with? (Abraham)
2. What king was Jesus related to? (King David)
3. Where did Michah say Jesus would be born? (Bethlehem)
4. What does Immanuel mean - (God with us)
5. Who told people the different names of Jesus? (The prophet Isaiah!)
6. How many prophecies did Jesus’s life fulfill? (All of them!)
7. How many? (All of them!!)
8. How many? (All of them!!!)

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for keeping Your promises to send us a Savior. We give You all the praise and glory for sending Your one and only Son into the world to save us! In Jesus’ name, we pray, Amen.


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