The 2024 Christmas bonus content is now available! We are making files available for download right here on GospelProject.com. They will also be available through Ministry Grid with the Volume 2 resources, and on the Volume 2 Files Discs, depending on how you access your curriculum. These are from the fifth cycle of The Gospel Project and written in such a way that you can plug them into your session schedule no matter where you are in the Scope & Sequence.
Each link will open a zip file with the necessary components for that session.
We are also including the Leader Training for this session, so you can access it when you are ready. You will find the Leader Bible Study and the link to the podcast below.
- Babies & Toddlers Christmas Resources
- Younger Preschool Christmas Resources
- Older Preschool Christmas Resources
- Preschool Worship Christmas Resources
- Younger & Older Kids Christmas Resources
- Kids Worship Christmas Resources
- Kids Midweek Christmas Resources
- Preschool Christmas Bible Story Video
- Kids Christmas Bible Story Video
- Christmas Countdown Video 1
- Christmas Countdown Video 2
In the Gospel accounts of Christ’s birth, the miraculous plans of God coincide with the seemingly mundane events of humanity to reveal the promised Messiah. God used modest means to bring about the divine incarnation of His only Son who would deliver us from the death we deserve.
Where was Jesus’ birth prophesied in the Old Testament? How does His birth make a way for people to receive the gift of eternal life?
Jesus’ genealogy, found in Matthew 1, demonstrates how the long-awaited Savior can be traced back to Abraham. Later, in verse 23, we read the prophecy first relayed in Isaiah 7:14: “Therefore, the Lord himself will give you a sign: See, the virgin will conceive, have a son, and name him Immanuel.” In today’s passages—written about 700 years after the words of Isaiah—an angel of the Lord appeared first to Mary, then to Joseph, and later to the shepherds in the field, announcing this newborn baby as the Savior of the world. These ordinary people experienced God’s great power at work through the miraculous birth of Jesus.
Consider the grandness of the nativity story. Reflect on the wonder of Jesus coming to earth in such lowly form. The humble birth of Christ would lead to His humbling death: crucified and left to die among wretched sinners. Yet this would not be the end of His story—nor for those who trust in His name! In three days, Jesus would rise from the grave, and by faith in His finished work on the cross, we can be reconciled to God as recipients of His grace.
Pray for the boys and girls who will gather to be taught this spectacular passage of Scripture. May they find their place within God’s redemption story, placing true faith in the Savior born to bring us eternal life. May they turn from their sins and call upon Immanuel, our “God with us” forever. And like the shepherds in today’s passage, may you faithfully share this good news, giving praise to the God of our salvation for the great gift we have in Jesus!
Listen to the Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids
Every week, members of The Gospel Project for Kids team offer guidance to help you as you prepare to teach every session to preschoolers and kids.
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This training is available on Ministry Grid, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and other podcast platforms.
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