Main Thought

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Christmas is a time of great joy. We often find this joy in bright lights, food, and presents. These things can be great. They can also distract us from the true meaning of Christmas. We celebrate Christmas to remember the birth of Jesus Christ. Jesus came to earth and revealed Himself humbly as an infant. If we want to experience His love and joy, then we need to seek Him with humble hearts.

Main Passages

In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered.  This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria.  And all went to be registered, each to his own town. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. 
- Luke 2:1-7

And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. 
- Luke 2:10-14

Discussion Questions

1. Why do you think we often miss the real meaning of celebrating Christmas?

2. Why do you think God often works in smaller, humbler ways than we expect?

3. What’s one practical thing you can do to humbly seek God?

Family Questions

1. What can we do to think about Jesus on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?