Week of December 20, 2015: Jesus Was Born

Bible Passage: Luke 2:1­20
Big Picture Question: Why was Jesus born? Jesus was born to be God’s promised Savior.
Key Passage: Luke 2:10­11
Unit Christ Connection: The Savior God had promised was born!

God’s plan was for Jesus to be born in a manger. A king born in a manger! It was so unlikely. But Jesus was no ordinary baby. He was God’s Son, sent in the most humble of positions, “not to be served, but to serve, and to give His life—a ransom for many”.

Savior had come who would be the perfect sacrifice for sin, once and for all. Jesus was also Messiah the Lord. The word Messiah means “anointed one,” especially a king. The Deliverer and Redeemer would be King over His people. And this was all happening in Bethlehem, the city of David—just as the prophet Micah said.

The birth of Jesus was a wonderful glorious day. The angel’s words to Mary and Joseph had come to light. Celebrate Jesus' birth with your family not just today, but throughout the year.