Jesus is Fully Man
Big Truth:
Jesus is Fully Man
Isaiah 53:1-3; Matthew 13:54-55; Luke 2:11-12; Acts 2:36; Philippians 2:5-8
Bible Verse:
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen His glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
Big Ideas:
- Jesus was born.
- Jesus became like us, lived among us, and was rejected by us.
- Jesus suffered and died in our place.
Bible Story:
Luke 2Luke’s account of Jesus’ birth and boyhood reveals Jesus’ humanity and divinity. When Jesus was born in a manger in Bethlehem, angels sang. When Jesus was presented in the temple, prophets instantly knew he was the Promised One. Later when Jesus was found in the temple, He obeyed His parents and returned home with them. Jesus is fully God and He took on flesh and became fully man for our sake.
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.
