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The purpose of this Christmas Lesson is to prepare our hearts and minds for the upcoming holiday season. The busyness of this time of year can often occupy our thoughts and activities that keep us from staying focused on the real reason for the season, the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

1. With the above paragraph in mind, ask the Lord to use this lesson to help you keep Him in the center of all your preparations and upcoming celebrations of His birth. Write your prayer here.

2. What is one of your earliest memories of a Christmas holiday?

a. Share a few details of one of your favorite Christmas celebrations.

3. Why should the way Christmas is observed and celebrated by Christians be different than those who are unbelievers?

4. Briefly tell the part of the Christmas story that is recorded in the following portions of scripture:

a. Isaiah 9:6

b. Luke 1:26-38

c. Matthew 1:18-25 (see also Isaiah 7:14)

d. Luke 2:1-7

e. Luke 2:8-20

f. Luke 2:(21-24) 25-38

Optional: Read Matthew 2:1-12. Explain why the Wise Men were not at the manger when they presented their gifts to Jesus as most nativity scenes show.

5. If you could be one of the people who is part of the Christmas story, who would it be and why?

6. Since December 25th is the date chosen to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, what do you want to give Him this year for His birthday?

a. If you could give Jesus a birthday card, what would you write in it?

7. Share a few ways you can point others to the real reason for the season.

8. How do you plan to keep Jesus in the center of your preparations and celebrations of His birth this year? Be specific.

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