WEEK 3 LESSON: December 15, 2024
WEEK 3 LESSON: December 15, 2024
G2K: Jesus brings joy to the world!
Memory Verse: Luke 1:46,47 - “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.”
Bible Lesson: Mary Visits Elizabeth: Luke 1:39-56; Zephaniah 3:14-17
WEEKLY CHALLENGE: This week, we talked about how Jesus brings joy to this world! Our joy isn’t from the things around us. Sure, they can make us happy for just a little bit, but it fades away. True joy remains even when things in our lives aren’t perfect. The joy Jesus brings is forever because Jesus is the Savior who connects us to God and will be with us forever. To reinforce this lesson, use this activity.
Instructions: For this activity, have your kids make a “toy” using found materials (toilet paper tubes, milk cartons, egg cartons, loose cardboard, old CDs, straws, utensils, rubber bands, and paper scraps). Check out sources like this for inspiration!
You may have realized by now that oftentimes, the things that give us the most joy are not always the most expensive things. After all, the greatest joy comes from Jesus, and God gave him to us for free! Let’s make a toy out of ordinary things to help us remember we don’t need to be surrounded by fancy gadgets and the coolest toys to have joy this Christmas. Jesus brings joy to the world, and that’s more than enough!
FAMILY TIME: Use these questions to start a conversation with your children about this week’s lesson.
Read Zephaniah 3:17. How does this verse remind you that God loves you?
What are some things that bring you joy, at least for a little while?
How does God give us joy that lasts forever?