Professor Playtime’s Christmas Shop of Wonders Kids (Base Pack)

Description

Lesson 1

Lesson Goal: The children will learn that even though we will face difficulties, we can still have courage because God has a plan for us.
Bible Story: Christmas through the eyes of Mary. (Luke 1:26 – 38)
Main Point: I Can Have Courage Because God Has A Plan!
Bible Verse: “This is my command-be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 (NLT)

Lesson 2

Lesson Goal: The children will learn that we should encourage other people with our words and actions.
Bible Story: Christmas through the eyes of Elizabeth. (Luke 1:39-56)
Main Point: I Will Encourage Others!
Bible Verse: “So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NLT)

Lesson 3

Lesson Goal: The children will learn that we should stick with and help people who are following God’s plan.
Bible Story: Christmas through the eyes of Joseph. (Matthew 1:18-25)
Main Point: I Will Be Loyal To People Who Are Loyal To God!
Bible Verse: “A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need.” Proverbs 17:17 (NLT)

Lesson 4

Lesson Goal: The children will learn that Christmas is a time for joy and the good news of Jesus’ birth should be shared with other people.
Bible Story: Christmas through the eyes of the shepherds. (Luke 2:8-20)
Main Point: I Can Have Joy and Share It With Others!
Bible Verse: “Everyone will share the story of your wonderful goodness; they will sing with joy about your righteousness.” Psalm 145:7 (NLT)

Lesson 5

Lesson Goal: The children will learn that when we wait, we should do so patiently.
Bible Story: Christmas through the eyes of Simeon. (Luke 2:25-35)
Main Point: I Will Be Patient!
Bible Verse: “Better to be patient than powerful; better to have self-control than to conquer a city.” Proverbs 16:32 (NLT)

Lesson 6

Lesson Goal: The children will learn that we should focus on Jesus instead of ourselves. Selfishness only causes problems.
Bible Story: Christmas through the eyes of King Herod. (Matthew 2:1-18)
Main Point: Christmas is About Jesus; It Is Not About Me!
Bible Verse: “Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves.” Philippians 2:3 (NLT)

Lesson 7

Lesson Goal: The children will learn that we should honor Jesus by always giving our best.
Bible Story: Christmas through the eyes of the Wise Men. (Matthew 2:1-18)
Main Point: I Will Honor Jesus By Giving My Best!
Bible Verse: Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the best part of everything you produce. Proverbs 3:9 (NLT)

Lesson 8

Lesson Goal: The children will learn that the reason Jesus was born was so He could take the punishment for our sins so we could be forgiven.
Bible Story: Jesus’ gift to us is Salvation. God’s promise of Salvation and the Gospel story. (Various parts of the Gospels – Matthew, Mark, Luke, John)
Main Point: Jesus Is The Greatest Gift!
Bible Verse: “For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 (NLT)