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Family Devotions - Entries from December 2010
SunSundayDecDecember26th2010
Dec.26 - The King Is Preserved
The King Is Preserved
Passage: Matthew 2:13–23
Principle: God sovereignly protected Jesus from harm.
Praise: “What Child Is This?”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• How did God keep Jesus safe from Herod and other wicked men?
• In what ways were Mary and Joseph obedient, and why was their obedience important?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By trusting God and relying on His protection and guidance every day.
• By obeying God’s Word and other authorities without delay or debate.
This Week: As a family, read Matthew 2:13–23.
Next Week: Judges 13-16
SunSundayDecDecember19th2010
Dec.19 - The King Is Adored
The King Is Adored
Passage: Matthew 2:1–12
Principle: The wise men are an example of how to adore the King of kings.
Praise: “Joy to the World”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• Who were the magi, and why did they come to see Jesus?
• Why was it important that Jesus was born in Bethlehem?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By thanking God that His Son came to earth in such a humble way to save undeserving sinners.
• By worshiping Christ with “exceeding joy,” as the magi did.
This Week: As a family, read Matthew 2:1–12.
Next Week: Matthew 2:13–23
SunSundayDecDecember12th2010
Dec.12 - The King Is Born
The King Is Born
Passage: Matthew 1:1–25
Principle: God’s amazing grace is seen in His sending Christ to Earth.
Praise: “Hark! the Herald Angels Sing”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• What does Jesus’ name mean, and why is it important?
• Why did God come to earth as a man? Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By believing what God’s Word says, no matter what people say.
• By thanking God for sending His Son to live the perfect life and die for sinful men.
This Week: As a family, read Matthew 1:1–25.
Next Week: Matthew 2:1–12
SunSundayDecDecember5th2010
Dec.5 - Review Sunday
This Sunday we will be doing a review of all that we've learned so far
in the book of Joshua. Please review the previous lessons and blog
entries to reinforce these wondrous truths to your children.
Next Sunday, we'll begin a short series on Christmas and the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and pick up in Judges 13-16 in the new year.
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