Key Ideas
Faith Fact
Jesus is alive.
Faith Verse
John 3:16 (NLT)
“For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.”
Question of the Day: How did Jesus come to earth?
Read about It
Read: Matthew 1:18–24
What is the most surprising thing that has ever happened to you? Maybe someone gave you a surprise birthday party or jumped around a corner and surprised you when you didn’t know they were there. Surprises can be good or bad. Either way, you will have feelings associated with the surprise.
When Joseph found out Mary was pregnant, we can only imagine how he must have felt. This was probably the biggest surprise of his life. The woman he planned to marry was carrying the Son of God—Jesus, the promised Messiah, the One who would save His people from their sins. Jesus willingly left heaven and came to earth as a baby for one purpose: to save us. He came to earth, full of love for us, knowing that He would end up giving His life to cover the penalty of our sins. But, He also knew that three days later He would rise again. Jesus is alive right now and is actively working in our life when we trust in Him.
Talk about It
Question 1. Whom did Joseph plan to marry?
Answer 1. Mary (Matthew 1:18)
Question 2. Who appeared to Joseph and told him that Jesus was going to be born?
Answer 2. An angel of the Lord (Matthew 1:20)
Question 3. Why did the angel tell Joseph to name the baby, Jesus?
Answer 3. He was to name Him Jesus because “He will save his people from their sins.” (Matthew 1:21)
Question 4. How does knowing that Jesus came to earth to save people from their sins make you feel?
Answer 4. Answers will vary.
Question 5. How does knowing that Jesus is alive change the way you live?
Answer 5. Answers will vary.
Pray about It
Jesus, thank You for having a plan to come to earth to save us from our sins. Thank You for being willing to leave heaven, die on the cross, and rise to life again. Amen.