![]() Let's walk into this next year with that in mind. The good news is Christmas is a reminder that God is truly faithful He does NOT forget His children! He is in control and can be trusted. We don't know what to expect in this next year. Things are not the same they are confusing and maybe has been a bit scary. ![]() Maybe this year (2020 right now) seems that way. that maybe God had forgotten to send their Messiah? Has there ever been a time in our life, when we may have begun doubting God's faithfulness maybe we've wondered if God had forgotten us. ![]() Do you think some started wondering if God had forgotten them?. God had not spoken through prophets in about 400 years (period of time between the time of Malachi and the New Testament). Let's put ourselves in the shoes of the Jewish people in the days right before Jesus or John the Baptist were born. A Bible Story Lesson of God's Faithfulness Scripture: Luke 2:25-38 Printable Bible STory Lesson for Teaching But first we'll have to go backwards before we go forwards to clearly see God's faithfulness. Let them know that today we're going to take the Christmas Bible Story a little farther to two people who had waited all their lives to meet the Messiah. Most will probably end with the Wisemen or before. See if anyone had names of characters that were not included and discuss if needed. Continue seeing how far they will take the Christmas story. As play continues, have each person cross out the people they had listed. The next person repeats both statements and adds their what next statement, etc. Then you say "What happened next?" The next person must repeat your beginning statement and add their next statement for the Christmas Bible story. Start the Bible story telling by saying "First an angel told Mary she was going to have a baby." or a beginning point you would like to use. Then play "What happened next?" Arrange participants in a circle. Through focused time spent with God and his Word, Rooted equips women to become grounded in the truth.Give everyone 30 seconds to write down as many characters as they can remember from the Christmas Bible Story. Rooted: This beautiful book contains over 100 devotions written by Answers for Women conference speakers and musicians.Recommended for ages 10 and up, this series is excellent for a family study or for individuals. Answers Family Bible Devotionals: This five-book set is designed to strengthen your faith as you move chronologically from Genesis to Revelation.Looking to deepen your family’s or your personal Bible study in the new year? Check out these new devotionals. You might be surprised to find that the narrative doesn’t begin in Matthew 2 but in the first book of the Bible-Genesis! ![]() Long Foretold: The Journey of the Magi: In this delightful program, find out what the Bible teaches about the wise men and the miraculous events leading up to their Bethlehem journey.A Pondering Heart: Christmas Through the Eyes of Mary: In this unique, biblically based Christmas play, discover through Mary’s eyes what the connection is between the unblemished Passover lamb, the prophecies of the Messiah, and her baby boy born that first Christmas.Christmas Plays: Perfect for school or church programs, our Christmas play combo includes two engaging plays that draw the viewers more deeply into the Christmas account and the purpose behind Christ’s birth. ![]()
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