Anticipating the Coming King
Describe what a good and perfect King is like. What do you think Jesus’ perfect kingdom will be like?
Anticipating the Coming King Isaiah 11:1-10
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MAIN POINT: ISAIAH PROPHESIED ABOUT THE COMING MESSIAH.
The people of Judah were afraid. Their king, Uzziah, had died. Now they had a bad king and their enemies, the Assyrians, threatened to destroy them. God sent Isaiah the prophet to give the people a message of hope. Isaiah told people about God’s plan. A King is coming! “The King will come from Jesse’s family,” Isaiah said. Jesse was King David’s father. God was going to keep His promise that someone from David’s family would be King forever. Isaiah said, “God’s Spirit will be with Him. He will be wise and understanding.” Isaiah said that the coming King will always do the right thing. Isaiah said that the Messiah will bring peace. Everyone on the earth will know the Lord. The earth will be filled with knowledge of Him, just like the sea is filled with water. In the future, this King will bring the nations together. All the people will come to Him, and He will rule in glory. Christ Connection: Isaiah and many other prophets in the Old Testament told about a King who would come and rule forever. Jesus is the promised Messiah. He will make all these words come true.
FAMILY DISCUSSION STARTERS
• In what ways has Jesus already fulfilled some of these prophecies? • Which prophecies are we still waiting to see Jesus fulfill? • What do you look forward to most when you think about Jesus coming back to rule forever?
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Introduction to the Messiah
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List five words you can make from
What do you think the word
the letters in the word MESSIAH.
Messiah means?
1. ________________________________
2. ________________________________ 3. ________________________________ 4. ________________________________
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a. someone who is proud b. a religious teacher in Jerusalem c. “anointed one” or “chosen one”
5. ________________________________ Draw a picture of what you think someone who is the Messiah might look like.
The King Who Came
Match each of Isaiah’s descriptions of the coming King with the New Testament verse that shows that these words came true.
Ephesians 6:14
he coming King would be from Jesse’s 1. T family. (Isaiah 11:1)
John 7:24
he Spirit of the Lord would rest on Him. 2. T (Isaiah 11:2)
Acts 13:22-23
3. The King would not judge by what He sees. (Isaiah 11:3)
Matthew 3:16
4. He will wear righteousness and faithfulness like a belt. (Isaiah 11:5)
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What gift would you give to Jesus? Describe or draw a picture of your gift and write why you would give that gift to Him.
Jesus Was Born Luke 2:1-20
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MAIN POINT: JESUS WAS BORN TO BE GOD’S PROMISED SAVIOR.
FAMILY DISCUSSION STARTERS
• What are some things about Jesus’ birth that were strange? • Do you think many people expected the Messiah to be born like this?
During the time Mary was pregnant with Baby Jesus, the Roman emperor announced that everyone needed to be registered for a census. Joseph and Mary traveled to Bethlehem. While they were there, the time came for Mary to have her baby. Mary and Joseph looked for a safe place for Mary to have her baby, but every place was full. So Mary and Joseph found a place where animals were kept, and that is where Mary had her baby, Jesus. She wrapped him snugly in cloth, and she laid him in a feeding trough. In the same region, some shepherds were staying out in the fields and watching their sheep. All of a sudden, an angel of the Lord stood before them. A bright light shone around the shepherds, and they were terrified! But the angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid! I have very good news for you: Today a Savior, who is Messiah the Lord, was born for you in the city of David.” Then the angel said, “You will find a baby wrapped snugly in cloth and lying in a feeding trough.” The shepherds went straight to Bethlehem to find Baby Jesus. They found Mary and Joseph, and the baby. The shepherds went and told others about the baby Jesus. The shepherds returned to their fields, praising God because everything had happened just as the angel had said. Christ Connection: The birth of Jesus was good news! Jesus was not an ordinary baby. He is God’s Son, sent to earth from heaven. Jesus came into the world to save people from sin and to be our King.
• How do you celebrate Jesus’ birth as a family?
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Family Photo
Complete the picture of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus. Why was Jesus born?
Every Good Gift The Bible says that every good gift comes from God—including His Son, Jesus! For each letter, list a good gift from God for which you are thankful.
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Anticipating the Coming King Isaiah 11:1-10
FOLD
MAIN POINT: ISAIAH PROPHESIED ABOUT THE COMING MESSIAH.
The people of Judah were afraid. Their king, Uzziah, had died. Now they had a bad king and their enemies, the Assyrians, threatened to destroy them. God sent Isaiah the prophet to give the people a message of hope. Isaiah told people about God’s plan. A King is coming! “The King will come from Jesse’s family,” Isaiah said. Jesse was King David’s father. God was going to keep His promise that someone from David’s family would be King forever. Isaiah said, “God’s Spirit will be with Him. He will be wise and understanding.” Isaiah said that the coming King will always do the right thing. Isaiah said that the Messiah will bring peace. Everyone on the earth will know the Lord. The earth will be filled with knowledge of Him, just like the sea is filled with water. In the future, this King will bring the nations together. All the people will come to Him, and He will rule in glory. Christ Connection: Isaiah and many other prophets in the Old Testament told about a King who would come and rule forever. Jesus is the promised Messiah. He will make all these words come true.
FAMILY DISCUSSION STARTERS
• In what ways has Jesus already fulfilled some of these prophecies? • Which prophecies are we still waiting to see Jesus fulfill? • What do you look forward to most when you think about Jesus coming back to rule forever?
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Introduction to the Messiah
M
E
S
S
I
List five words you can make from
What do you think the word
the letters in the word MESSIAH.
Messiah means?
1. ________________________________
2. ________________________________ 3. ________________________________ 4. ________________________________
A
H
a. someone who is proud b. a religious teacher in Jerusalem c. “anointed one” or “chosen one”
5. ________________________________ Draw a picture of what you think someone who is the Messiah might look like.
The King Who Came
Match each of Isaiah’s descriptions of the coming King with the New Testament verse that shows that these words came true.
Ephesians 6:14
he coming King would be from Jesse’s 1. T family. (Isaiah 11:1)
John 7:24
he Spirit of the Lord would rest on Him. 2. T (Isaiah 11:2)
Acts 13:22-23
3. The King would not judge by what He sees. (Isaiah 11:3)
Matthew 3:16
4. He will wear righteousness and faithfulness like a belt. (Isaiah 11:5)
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What gift would you give to Jesus? Describe or draw a picture of your gift and write why you would give that gift to Him.
Jesus Was Born Luke 2:1-20
FOLD
MAIN POINT: JESUS WAS BORN TO BE GOD’S PROMISED SAVIOR.
FAMILY DISCUSSION STARTERS
• What are some things about Jesus’ birth that were strange? • Do you think many people expected the Messiah to be born like this?
During the time Mary was pregnant with Baby Jesus, the Roman emperor announced that everyone needed to be registered for a census. Joseph and Mary traveled to Bethlehem. While they were there, the time came for Mary to have her baby. Mary and Joseph looked for a safe place for Mary to have her baby, but every place was full. So Mary and Joseph found a place where animals were kept, and that is where Mary had her baby, Jesus. She wrapped him snugly in cloth, and she laid him in a feeding trough. In the same region, some shepherds were staying out in the fields and watching their sheep. All of a sudden, an angel of the Lord stood before them. A bright light shone around the shepherds, and they were terrified! But the angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid! I have very good news for you: Today a Savior, who is Messiah the Lord, was born for you in the city of David.” Then the angel said, “You will find a baby wrapped snugly in cloth and lying in a feeding trough.” The shepherds went straight to Bethlehem to find Baby Jesus. They found Mary and Joseph, and the baby. The shepherds went and told others about the baby Jesus. The shepherds returned to their fields, praising God because everything had happened just as the angel had said. Christ Connection: The birth of Jesus was good news! Jesus was not an ordinary baby. He is God’s Son, sent to earth from heaven. Jesus came into the world to save people from sin and to be our King.
• How do you celebrate Jesus’ birth as a family?
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Family Photo
Complete the picture of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus. Why was Jesus born?
Every Good Gift The Bible says that every good gift comes from God—including His Son, Jesus! For each letter, list a good gift from God for which you are thankful.
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