Lesson 11

Christmas

December 26, 2024
Christmas

This baby, baby Jesus was sent by God. His mother’s name was Mary. His Father was God Himself. This baby was the Son of God. He is perfect and without sin. He came to earth to save us from our sins! The one who made Heaven and earth and everything in it! Here to save us! That is pretty amazing!! Now Jesus’ birth is celebrated ALL over the world! Happy Birthday Jesus!

Christmas

Christmas

Christmas is a special time!

    When we celebrate this Christmas let’s think about the miracle of the birth of Jesus. He came from Heaven to Earth. Jesus, the Son of God, was born in a simple manger, not in a grand palace.

Luke 2:7 tells us, “She gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.”

Imagine the King of the universe entering the world in such an ordinary way. This poor beginning shows us that Jesus came for everyone, not just for the rich. Jesus teaches us that true greatness is found in humbleness and love.

“O Little Town of Bethlehem”

    Luke 2:11 tells us, “The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord, has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David!”

The Savior, the Messiah, the Lord, that’s our Jesus!

Everyone knew there was something special about Bethlehem. God had made a promise to send the Messiah. Messiah means the promised deliverer or “chosen one.” God had promised He would save His people from their sins. The Messiah would be the Savior of the world. God promised the Messiah would be born in the tiny town of Bethlehem.

It had been a VERY long time.

   People had been waiting for a very long time to see God’s promise come true. When God makes a promise, He keeps it. His promises may take longer than we expect, but God is faithful, and He will do what He says He will do. When that tiny little baby let out His first tiny little cry in a manger in the small town of Bethlehem, something HUGE happened. The rescue plan that saves you and saves me was put into motion. Jesus was here! Here to save us from our sins!

And THAT is why we celebrate Christmas!! Hallelujah!

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“The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord, has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David! ”
– Luke 2:11
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