Jesus is Fully God
Big Truth:
Jesus is Fully God
John 8:19, 8:58; 17:1-5; Philippians 2:5-6; Colossians 1:15-16; Hebrews 1:8
Bible Verse:
He was in the beginning with God.
Big Ideas:
- Jesus has always existed as God.
- Jesus created everything and keeps creation alive.
- Jesus alone is the source of new life and spiritual sight.
Bible Story:
Matthew 1:18-24When Mary conceived Jesus by the Holy Spirit, she was betrothed, or engaged to Joseph. Joseph planned to quietly divorce her, but the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph proclaiming that Mary was pregnant with the Messiah. The Messiah was to be called Immanuel, which means God with us.
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 living fulfillment of God’s Word.
- Jesus is fully God and fully man.
- Jesus is our only hope.
Every child should strive to:
- Memorize John 1:1-4, 9-14 (pick verses based on stage of development that they are in)
- Give to or serve someone sacrificially who doesn’t know Jesus as a means to share the good news about Jesus with them.
Every child should feel:
- Thankful that Jesus came to save us from our sins.
- Wonder and awe at the reality of the incarnation.
- Burdened for those who do not know the good news.
Every child should want:
- To know more about Jesus.
- To give to others because God gave his Son for us.
