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Lesson:

The True Meaning of Christmas - God's Promise is Fulfilled!

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• Character Profiles

  • Gabriel

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    Gabriel

    

    Whoa. Gabriel is an awesome angel. His name means “strong man of God” or “God is my warrior.” He is one of only two angels named in the Bible. The other is Michael. Gabriel appears in both the Old and New Testaments, and he is mentioned four times in the Bible; each time he brings an amazing message from God. You can dive deeper into the Christmas story here.

    • Bible References

      • Luke 1:19
      • Daniel 8:15-16
      • Daniel 9:21-22
      • Daniel 10:18
      • Luke 1:19
      • Daniel 8:18
      • Daniel 9:23
      • Daniel 10:19
      • Luke 1:19
      • Luke 1:28
      • Luke 1:20
      • Luke 1:13
      • Luke 2:10

  • Baby Jesus

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    Baby Jesus

    

    There is no man, woman, or child who has ever lived that is more important than Jesus. Jesus is the human-divine Son of God born of the Virgin Mary. When Jesus was born, God’s promise of a Savior was fulfilled. You can dive deeper into the Christmas story here. If you'd like to know Jesus as your Savior, check this out!

    • Bible References

      • John 14:6
      • John 1:45
      • Luke 2:41-52
      • Matthew 3:13-17
      • John 19:20
      • Acts 1:6-11
      • 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
      • Romans 5:11
      • Genesis 3:15
      • Isaiah 7:14
      • Mark 14:61-62
      • Mark 2:10
      • Acts 7:56
      • Mark 1:11
      • John 1:1-18
      • John 6:69
      • 1 Corinthians 12:3
      • John 20:28
      • John 14:3
      • Acts 1:8-11

  • Wise Men

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    Wise Men

    

    We don’t know whether or not the wise men were the smartest men who ever lived, but we do know that they played the part God wanted them to play in the birth of Jesus. See how wise you can get from learning more about these wise men here.

    • Bible References

      • Matthew 2:2
      • Matthew 2:1-12

  • Joseph (Mary's Husband)

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    Joseph (Mary's Husband)

    

    Of the people in my database, he is one of my favorites. He didn’t HAVE to be Jesus’ earthly father, but he CHOSE to obey what God said. He was a descendant of David and the husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus. He was a man of integrity who held strong beliefs and always tried to do what was right. Learn more about Joseph and The First Christmas story here.

    • Bible References

      • Matthew 1:24
      • Matthew 1:16
      • Luke 3:23
      • Matthew 2:21
      • Luke 4:22
      • John 1:45
      • John 6:42
      • Matthew 13:55
      • Mark 6:3
      • Matthew 13:55
      • Mark 6:3

  • Mary (Young)

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    Mary (Young)

    

    Mary was a young, devout Jewish girl and a descendant of David. She was engaged to Joseph of Nazareth when she was visited by the angel Gabriel. That's when she learned that she was to be the mother of God’s Son, the Messiah. Could you imagine getting that message? I would freak out. You can find out how Mary responded by clicking here.

    • Bible References

      • Luke 1:38
      • Matthew 1:16
      • Luke 1:46-55
      • Luke 2:35
      • John 19:25-27
      • Acts 1:14

  • Shepherds

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    Shepherds

    

    These folks were an unlikely choice for God to reveal His Son to, but the shepherds gladly left their sheep to meet the Lamb of God. You can dive deeper into the Christmas story here.

    • Bible References

      • Luke 2:15
      • John 1:36

  • King Herod

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    King Herod

    

    Talk about a ruthless ruler, this guy didn't trust anyone, which lead him to murder many rabbis and even his family members. It was this maniacal mindset that led him to try to kill the infant Jesus. Learn more about his crazy life here.

    • Bible References

      • Matthew 2:16
      • Matthew 2:16
      • Matthew 2:3

• Adventure Guide

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    Gizmo's Bible Adventures - Your New Journey with God

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    The First Christmas - Family Discussion Guide

• Videos

  The First Christmas - The Salvation Poem

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    The First Christmas - The Salvation Poem

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    Wise Men

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    Joseph and Mary

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    King Herod and Jesus

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    Gabriel and Mary

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    The Shepherds and Gabriel

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    Mary and Gabriel

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    Baby Jesus in a Manger

• Q & A

  • How can we see from Mary’s life that God knows our future?

    God’s message to Mary contained some amazing promises that revealed God’s knowledge of the future. He revealed that her son, Jesus, would be great and called the Son of the Most High and that Jesus would reign forever. He also told her that Jesus' kingdom will never end and that He will be called the Son of God. Because God knows the future, you can trust Him with your future.
    
    
    
    Discover God's love and plan for you

    • Luke 1:32-35
    • Jeremiah 29:11
    • Ephesians 2:10

  • How does Joseph’s life show that God gives clear instructions?

    When Joseph discovered Mary was pregnant, he wanted to do what he thought was best – break off their engagement quietly. But God spoke to him in a dream and gave him clear instructions to follow. These instructions went against Jewish customs: a "good" man like Joseph would not marry a pregnant girl, and he would name his son after himself (like “Joe Junior” – hey, that’s kinda catchy).
    
    
    However, the prophecy in Isaiah 7:14 had to be fulfilled: "All right then, the Lord himself will give you the sign. Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son and will call him Immanuel." Immanuel means "God with us." Joseph did what God told him in his dream, and the world received their Savior in part because of Joseph’s obedience to God. You can trust that when God gives you instructions (either through His Word, the Bible, or even in a dream), obeying Him is always the best path.
    
    
    Discover how you can know God

    • Matthew 1:18-25
    • Isaiah 7:14

  • Did Jesus ever do anything bad when He was little?

    Jesus was God in human form, so we know that He lived a completely sinless life. So we know that He didn't do anything sinful as a little kid. He may have spilled milk by mistake, just as any little kid would do -- but He didn't ever sin.
    
    Discover what Jesus did for you

    • 2 Corinthians 5:21
    • Hebrews 4:15
    • Acts 3:14
    • Hebrews 7:26

  • What prophecy was fulfilled with Jesus’ birth?

    The prophecy quoted in Matthew 2:5-6 about the birth of Jesus comes from Micah 5:2 in the Old Testament: "'In Bethlehem in Judea,' [the wise men] said, 'for this is what the prophet wrote: "And you, O Bethlehem in the land of Judah, are not least among the ruling cities of Judah, for a ruler will come from you who will be the shepherd for my people Israel.”'" The wise men searched for the King of the Jews. However, Jesus is more than that – He is the King of Kings (Revelation 19:16) whose kingdom will never end (Luke 1:33). Worship Him!
    
    
    
    Discover God's love and plan for you

    • Matthew 2:5-6
    • Micah 5:2
    • Revelation 19:16
    • Luke 1:33

  • What was the Good News that was shared with the shepherds?

    The angel told the shepherds that their news of Jesus’ birth was good news that would bring joy to ALL people. When they saw the truth for themselves, the shepherds immediately praised God and went to tell others. We, too, can pass on the message that “God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that EVERYONE who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16).
    
    
    Praise God, for this Good News, which is for everyone – even YOU!
    
    
    
    Discover God's love and plan for you

    • John 3:16
    • Luke 2:8-20