Jesus Followers Rejoice In The King
Big Truth:
Jesus Followers Rejoice In The King
Zechariah 9:9; Deuteronomy 12:7; 1 Chronicles 16:10; Nehemiah 12:43; Psalm 13:5; 35:9; Habakkuk 3:18; John 16:22; Romans 5:11; Philippians 4:4; 1 Peter 4:13; Revelation 19:7, 16
Bible Verse:
“And the angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”
Big Ideas:
- We rejoice in the King’s grace.
- We rejoice in the King’s humility.
- We rejoice that the King is the Savior.
Bible Story:
Luke 2:1-21Jesus was born in the town of Bethlehem in a stable. His parents laid him in a manger and the angels rejoiced. Angels appeared to shepherds nearby to tell them the good news. God’s people rejoiced at the Messiah’s coming and they rejoice that the King is returning.
Story:
Advent is a special celebration and contemplation of the coming of Jesus Christ that Christians participate in during the Christmas season. Advent literally means “arrival” or “coming”. During Advent season God’s people remember and rejoice in Jesus’ first coming to save his people from their sins, while at the same time long with anticipation and expectation for his return. Advent centers on Jesus, the saving Son. He alone is the one true King!
Every child should know:
- Jesus is the one and only King.
- Jesus came and is coming again.
- We exist for Jesus.
Every child should strive to:
- Spend time each week with their family talking about the King.
- Memorize the Bible Verse each week.
- Tell someone else about the King who came and is coming again.
Every child should feel:
- The longing within their soul for the King.
- A dissatisfaction within their soul for things of the world.
- Awe and wonder that the King has come and is coming again.
Every child should want:
- To trust the King in the everyday struggles of life.
- To see and seek Jesus more than anything else this Christmas season.
- To tell others who are lost about the good news of the King.
