GIFT

DECEMBER 20
Luke 2:22-38

Personal Devotion
Thank God for the best Christmas present in all history, giving us Jesus, His one and only Son.

Pray for anyone you know that needs to receive God’s great gift to the world, Jesus.

Group Discussion
Share your earliest memory of Christmas.

Jesus was 8 days old when his parents dedicated Him at the temple. His parents made the offering of the poor, two turtledoves or two young pigeons. Jesus didn’t have many presents on His first Christmas. His parents gave gifts to God, and He was God’s Christmas present to the world.

How should we view presents during Christmas?

Why was Jesus such an exciting present for Simeon and Anna?

Family Ideas for Advent this Christmas
* Open an Advent Calendar each day until Christmas.
* Praying for God to show you someone your family can bless this Christmas by helping, visiting, or showing hospitality.
* Sing Christmas songs together.
* Decorate your house for Christmas together while drinking hot chocolate and listening to Christmas music.
* Make Christmas cookies together and share some with neighbors.
* Sponsor a family in need.
* Serve at a soup kitchen or service project.