Big Truth:

Jesus is the Word

Psalm 33:6; John 1:14; 1 John 1:1; John 17:14-17; 1 Corinthians 8:6; Colossians 1:16; Hebrews 1:1-3; Revelation 19:13

Bible Verse:

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God and the Word was God.

John 1:1

Big Ideas:

  • The Word has always been.
  • The Word is powerful.
  • The Word is God in the flesh.

Bible Passage:

Isaiah 9:1-7

Identity:

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!

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Every student should know:

  • Jesus is the living fulfillment of God’s Word.
  • Jesus is fully God and fully man. 
  • Jesus is our only hope.

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Every student 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.

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Every student 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.

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Every student should want:

  • To know more about Jesus. 
  • To give to others because God gave his Son for us.