Responding to Christmas

God wants to include each of us in His plan for the world. But how will we respond? When we look at the events of the Christmas story we can see a few possible responses.

DOUBT – Zechariah (Luke 1:5-22)

God spoke to Zechariah of his plan through the angel Gabriel. When first told of God’s plan, Zechariah DOUBTED it. …

The Christmas Story: Shepherds

Shepherds
(Luke 2:8-10)

Use these discussion questions for the various events in the Christmas Story related to the Shepherds.

  • What did it feel like to be a shepherd? Angel? A character in the manger scene?
  • Why did the angels appear to the shepherds and not someone else? How does this relate to Mary’s song?
  • Could the shepherds have chosen to

The Christmas Story – Joseph

Joseph
(Matthew 1:18-14, 2:13-15; Luke 2:1-7)

Use these discussion questions for the various events in the Christmas Story related to Joseph.

  • How would you feel if you had been in Joseph’s shoes? What would you say to family, friends, and co-workers?
  • What two options did Joseph consider? If a young unmarried man in today’s culture received word that his girlfriend

Theology of Christmas Hymns

Description of Christmas Teaching Idea
Youth will search famous Christian hymns for clues to the real meaning of Christmas!

Resources

  • Hymn books or the words to famous Christmas Hymns
  • Large sheet of paper for each group. (classifieds from the newspaper are a cheap alternative) (Group size can be pairs or small groups of any number)
  • One water soluble marker for

Christmas Oranges

Jake lived in and orphanage with nine other boys. In the wintertime it seemed that any extra money went for coal to heat the old buildings. At Christmas, the buildings always seemed a little warmer and food a little more plentiful. But more that this, Christmas meant an orange. It was the only time of the year such a rare …

Cosmic Christmas

He motioned toward me, and I responded, kneeling again before Him. Handing me the necklace, He explained, ‘This vial will contain the essence of Myself; a Seed to be placed in the womb of a young girl. Her name is Mary. She lives among my chosen people. The fruit of the Seed is the Son of God. Take it to …

Christmas Memory Game

Game Description
This Christmas Party game can be used with small or large groups. The key objective is to remember a long and growing list of Christmas related items.

Game Materials
No materials required.

Game Preparation
Choose a phrase for the youth to complete…

  • “All I want for Christmas is….”
  • “My best Christmas gift ever was…”
  • “My favorite thing about