Advent Activities for Families & Kids
Worship in the Word
These weekly audio devotionals were created in partnership with The Worship Initiative to help families know and love God by singing songs from His word and memorizing scripture together. Each episode corresponds to one of the weekly themes of Advent, plus a Christmas Day special episode!
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Family Advent Devotions
Week 4 – Love (Scene 8)
Scene 8:
Christmas Scripture Reading Plan:
Jesus is Coming!
Luke 1:39-56; Psalm 96 and Revelation 22:6-21
Mary had just had a conversation with Gabriel about her pregnancy and her relative’s, Elizabeth’s, pregnancy. Both pregnancies were incredible miracles! Mary decided to visit Zechariah and Elizabeth and stayed with them for three months. Initially, she may have gone to visit to see if what Gabriel had said was true regarding Elizabeth’s pregnancy. Regardless, Mary showed courage, obedience, trust, and faithfulness to God as she leaned into what God had invited her to do. She thanked God and reflected on His faithfulness and power. Elizabeth’s son, John the Baptist, responded to Jesus’ presence by leaping inside her womb. This response gave Mary confirmation that she was indeed pregnant with Jesus. Psalm 96 reminds us of God’s power, faithfulness, beauty, authority, and trustworthiness. God’s creation is full of joy in anticipation of the freedom that will come when Jesus returns to judge the world through His faithfulness and righteousness. Revelation 22 reminds us of God’s amazing power and that He is coming soon. Come, Lord Jesus!
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