Jesus Followers Long For The King
Big Truth:
Jesus Followers Long For The King
Romans 8:19; 2 Corinthians 5:1-5; Philippians 1:23; Psalm 119:20; 73:25; 42:2; 63:1; Isaiah 26:9; Revelation 19:16
Bible Verse:
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
Big Ideas:
- We long for the King who is our deliverer.
- We long for the King who is both wisdom and might.
- We long for the King who is both eternal and peace.
Bible Story:
Isaiah 9:1-7God promised a coming King to rescue His people. In Isaiah, we see a vision of this coming King who will rescue His people and make things right. Jesus followers look forward to the return of this King who will bring with Him new life forever.
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.
