Lesson Overview

The Lesson Overview is basically an outline . . . Think of it as the "nuts and bolts" of each lesson.

Biblical Passage While other passages often find their way into a lesson, the biblical passage is the main focus.

Supporting Scripture The supporting scripture often provides context to, gives additional insight to, or reiterates the message of the biblical passage in additional places of Scripture.

Memory Verse The memory verse is a key verse that illustrates the biblical truth of the lesson. It usually originates from the biblical passage but may be from an additional passage.

Biblical Truth The biblical truth is the central foundation of the lesson. It comes directly from the biblical passage and drives the formation of learning goals.

Context The context section gives the context of the current lesson in regards to its surrounding lessons. It may also provide a glimpse of the historical or literary context of the biblical passage.

Learning Goals The learning goals help teachers understand what the lesson seeks to accomplish. The first learning goal is the driving purpose of the Explore section of the teaching plan and is concerned with biblical knowledge. The second learning goal pertains is the Transform section and is concerned with life application.

Prayer Suggestions The prayer suggestions provide specific ideas for the teacher to pray during the week for his or her students. These ideas are based on the goals and truths of the lesson.

Advent Study Introduction

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Each lesson includes commentary, teaching activities, social media posts to engage learners, and a family devotional to help parents reinforce Biblical truths at home.

Biblical Passage

Luke 2:1–20

Supporting Passages

John 1:1–18, Matthew 1:1–17, Luke 3:23–38

Memory Verse

Luke 2:11

Biblical Truth

Jesus’ coming was a gracious gift that expressed the presence of God’s love for humanity.

Context

God didn’t just make promises about His Son, but He fulfilled those promises one dark night in a small town and in humble surroundings––through the birth of His Son. God sent His Son to earth as an infant with one purpose––to show God’s incredible love. The world has not been the same since this great, life-changing event.

Learning Goals
  • Learners will examine the presence of God’s love in the circumstances of Jesus’ birth.
  • Learners will reflect on one aspect of God’s love that was present at Jesus’ birth.
Prayer Suggestions

As you prepare to teach this lesson, pray for your learners:

  • Pray that God will direct your prepation in a way that allows you to help learners see the birth of Christ through a new lens.
  • Pray that learners will see the birth of Jesus through the filter of God’s presence of love.
  • Pray that learners will be open to reevaluating who Jesus is and what His birth represents.

Acknowledgments