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How to use this section:The verses are divided into three parts: Preschoolers memorize the words in bold. Elementary kids memorize the words in bold and italics. Teens and parents learn the complete verse.
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December
Angels in the Book of Luke
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1Read Jeremiah 29:11 together. Thank God that he has a special plan for your family. |
2Have your kids make a list of things that have been hard for them or the family. Praise God that he will bring about his good plan despite it. |
3Review all the verses from November. See who can recite their verses perfectly. |
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Week 1: The Angel Appears to Zacharias |
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4Review Ephesians 5:20. |
5Read Luke 1:12-17. Start memorizing Luke 1:37. |
6Help your child make his teacher an appreciation gift. |
7Discuss other places angels appear in the Bible. |
8Have your kids select gently used toys or clothing to give to needy kids in your area. |
9Read Luke 1:36-45 to find out if the angel's words came true. |
10Invite the kids to help string Christmas lights outside. |
Week 2: The Angel Appears to Mary |
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11Review Luke 1:37. |
12Read Luke 1:26-35. Start memorizing Luke 1:32. |
13Plan a "Christmas cocoa" for your child's friends with hot cocoa, fun treats, and the story of Jesus Christ's birth. |
14Make invitations for your kids' friends. |
15Start making the food for the party. |
16Try your hands at Peanut Butter Snowballs. |
17Enjoy your Christmas cocoa! Read Luke 2:1-20 to the kids or, for younger children, a picture book of the Christmas story. |
Week 3: The Angel Appears to the Shepherds |
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18Review Luke 1:32. |
19Read Luke 2:8-12. Start memorizing Luke 2:11. |
20What's your family's favorite Christmas movie? Take a poll to find out. |
21Have a candlelit dinner, and read Matthew 2:1-12. If you have advent candles, explain the significance of the different candles to your children. |
22Gather around a piano, guitar, or CD player, and sing your favorite carols. |
23Take a drive, and look at the Christmas lights in different neighborhoods. |
24Watch your family's Christmas movie choice. |
Week 4: The Angels Worship God |
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25Celebrate with your family, praising God for sending his Son, Jesus, to be our Savior. |
26Read Luke 2:13-20. Start memorizing Luke 2:14. |
27Encourage your kids to enjoy their new gifts, but also to share them with siblings and friends. |
28Discuss whether God's favor has rested on you. Have you given your life to Jesus? |
29Find some time to relax with your kids. It's been a busy week. |
30Review all the verses from December. See who can recite their verses perfectly. |
31If your kids are old enough to ring in the New Year, curl up on the couch together and count down the seconds. |
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