Responding to Christmas
When the wise men showed up, there were three main responses to the news that Jesus had been born. Some chose to fight Him, others tried to ignore Him, yet the wise men pursued Him. How will you respond to Christmas?
Awe-struck Shepherds
God sent angels to announce Jesus’ birth to an unlikely group of people: a group of shepherds. These shepherds’ response provides a model for us all as we seek to respond to the awe-inspiring message of Christmas.
Steadfast Joseph
Joseph, the husband of Mary, was steadfast in his devotion to the Lord and to his wife. Find out three marks of a steadfast servant from this look at his life as described in Matthew 1:18-25.
Humble Mary
Mary, the mother of Jesus, is an incredible figure. Draw four lessons about humility from her encounter with the angel in Luke 1:26-56.
Faithful Zacharias
As we start off our look at the characters of Christmas, we begin with Zecharias, who shows us how to faithfully serve, grow, and obey the Lord through the course of our lives. This message draws from assorted passages throughout Luke 1.