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An angel appears to Joseph in a dream, telling him to take Mary as his wife and name the child Jesus, who will save people from their sins. Joseph obeys, trusting God's plan. We learn to listen to God's voice through the Bible and obey, even when unsure. Accepting Jesus as God's Son brings joy and guidance in life's difficult questions. (Matthew 1:18-25)
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Wise men sought Jesus, guided by a star, and worshiped Him with gifts. Today, we still seek the Savior, using the Bible as our map and star. Through Scripture, we can find Jesus and worship Him as King. Activities include a "Seeking the Savior Map" and star stickers, emphasizing the importance of seeking and following Jesus. (Matthew 2:1-12)
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Following Jesus' example, we learn about his baptism by John the Baptist in Matthew 3:15. Jesus sets an example for us to follow God's will, just as he did. As we start a new year, let's make it our goal to live a life pleasing to God. Through Jesus' baptism, we see God's pleasure and love for him, encouraging us to follow Jesus' example and do all that God requires.
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God's Eyewitnesses: Sharing the Good News with others. John 1:29-42 teaches us about the importance of eyewitness accounts, just like John the Baptist's testimony about Jesus. We can be part of God's "Eyewitness News Team" by sharing what Jesus means to us, just like others have shared with us. This helps others understand and believe in Jesus, the Son of God.
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Jesus invites us to go fishing for people, just like he called Simon Peter, Andrew, James, and John to follow him. We can help others come to know Jesus and become his followers. Will we return Jesus' call? Matthew 4:19 (NLT) reminds us to "Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!"
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Jesus gave us the recipe for happiness - the Beatitudes. Through a fun trail mix-making activity, children learn that just as a recipe has ingredients and instructions, Jesus' recipe for happiness has attitudes and actions. By being merciful, peacemakers, and having pure thoughts, we can live a blessed life. Matthew 5:1-12 teaches us that following Jesus' recipe brings happiness and comfort from God.
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Let your light shine! Jesus said to show others the way to Him by doing good deeds and praising God. Just like a battery-powered lantern lights up a dark room, we can light up the darkness in others' lives by sharing Jesus' love. Remember, "This Little Light of Mine" and let it shine! Matthew 5:16.
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Jesus called us to be the salt of the earth, improving life's quality by introducing others to Him. Through a taste test of salted and unsalted crackers and popcorn, we learn that a little salt makes a big difference. As followers of Jesus, we can show His love and reduce bitterness, bringing peace to our world. Matthew 5:13 reminds us to preserve our flavor, lest we become worthless.
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Jesus teaches us to forgive others and ask for forgiveness in Matthew 5:21-37. Before giving an offering to God, we should reflect on our actions and words, asking if we've hurt anyone. If so, we should ask God and the person we hurt for forgiveness. By doing so, God will be pleased with our heart and offering.
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Jesus teaches us to love our enemies, not just those who love us, in Matthew 5:43-44. Loving our enemies demonstrates God's love, sets a good example, and can turn them into friends. It's not always easy, but with Jesus' help, we can love those who are mean to us. By loving our enemies, we show that we are children of God.
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Jesus teaches us to love everyone, even our enemies, just like He did. We can show God's love by being kind to those who are unkind to us, which might turn them into friends. Remember, Jesus prayed for His enemies on the cross, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing" (Matthew 5:43-44).
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Jesus teaches us to "turn the other cheek" when someone hurts us, instead of seeking revenge. In the Sermon on the Mount, He says, "Do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also" (Matthew 5:38-39). This means loving our enemies and treating others with kindness, even when they are unkind to us, with God's help.
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Don't worry, put your trust in God. Jesus teaches us to focus on more important things in life than food and clothes. Look at the birds and lilies, they don't worry, and God takes care of them. We must have faith that God will provide, but we need to do our part too. Remember, God cares for you more than the beautiful flowers. Matthew 6:25 (NIV).
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Jesus takes Peter, James, and John up a mountain to pray, where He is transfigured before them, shining like the sun. Moses and Elijah appear, and Peter wants to stay, but Jesus must move forward to bring salvation. This experience teaches us to cherish joyful moments with God, but also to move forward in our daily walk with Him. (Matthew 17:1-3)
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Jesus' face shows the glory of God through His transfiguration on the mountain, where His clothes became dazzling white and Moses and Elijah appeared. This experience demonstrates God's presence and power. As followers of Jesus, we can reflect His joy and love in our lives, shining bright for others to see. (Matthew 17:1-9)
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Jesus faced temptation in the desert when the devil tried to get Him to sin, but He resisted by using Scripture. We too face temptation, but we can overcome it by remembering God's Word. Jesus showed us how to resist temptation by quoting Scripture, and we can do the same. Let's study the Bible to live the way God wants us to live. (Matthew 4:1)
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Jesus was tempted by the devil in the desert, but he resisted by using Scripture. He was tempted to turn stones into bread, jump from the temple, and worship Satan, but he replied with God's words, "Man shall not live by bread alone," "Do not put the Lord your God to the test," and "Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only." We can resist temptation like Jesus by reading and remembering God's Word. (Matthew 4:1-11)
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God's love is immeasurable, as seen in John 3:14-21. This lesson uses everyday objects like measuring cups, tape measures, and watches to illustrate that God's love cannot be measured. It's a love that's higher than the heavens, from everlasting to everlasting, and demonstrated through Jesus' sacrifice. Pray to understand and experience God's love, which is too great to fully comprehend.
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Jesus satisfies our thirst, just like a refreshing drink on a hot day. In John 4:5-34, Jesus meets a woman at the well and offers her living water, promising she'll never thirst again. This isn't about physical water, but about our heart's desire for God. With Jesus, our thirst for God is satisfied, and we'll never be thirsty again.
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Jesus is the Living Water that satisfies our thirst for God. Just as water quenches our physical thirst, Jesus quenches our spiritual thirst. In John 4:13-14, Jesus teaches that whoever drinks the water He gives will never thirst again, but will have a spring of water welling up to eternal life. We can have Jesus in our hearts and never thirst again.
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Jesus is a friend in time of need, just like the vultures in "Jungle Book" who pledge their friendship in the song "That's What Friends Are For." In our Bible lesson, Jesus shows his friendship to Lazarus and his sisters by raising him from the dead, demonstrating his power and love. Jesus wants to be our friend too, picking us up when we're down and being with us to the bitter end, as He says in John 11:25-26, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies."
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Jesus raises his friend Lazarus from the dead, showing His power over life and death. We learn that Jesus is our "Best Friend Forever" who loves and cares for us. Through this miracle, Jesus teaches that He is the resurrection and the life, and those who believe in Him will live forever. John 11:11.
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Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem is celebrated as people lay down their cloaks and palm branches for him to ride on, hailing him as King. Matthew 21:8 (NIV) records this event. Today, Jesus wants to be our King, ruling over our lives and creating a new heart within us. We can welcome him with open hearts, just like the people in Jerusalem did, and praise him for his love and presence.
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Mary Magdalene finds Jesus' empty tomb and runs to tell Peter and John, who discover Jesus' resurrection. Mary encounters Jesus, who reveals Himself to her, and she shares the news with the disciples. The lesson teaches that Jesus is alive, seated at the right hand of God, and can be found through His Word. (John 20:1-28)
