12/13/2016
Topic: "The Gift of the Magi" [Church Calendar: Advent week 2]
Explanation: The Magi or commonly referred to as the foreign kings/ dignitaries that followed the sign of the Messiah (the Star of Bethlehem) which was a sign of the true legitimate King of Israel and the Son of God.
Key Verse Focus: John 3:16 - Jesus being the greatest gift and God being the the one who gave Himself as the greatest sacrifice.
Further Study and key lesson points to cover with your kids- The Magi brought gifts to honor Jesus, the true legitimate King of Israel. We often bring our lives that we lay down in service to Jesus as our reasonable sacrifice to God. (Romans 12:1-2). Jesus was our great example of giving sacrificially (with others in mind) who with great cost to himself (as He gave His life) for the good of those around Him, leading those who believe in Eternal peace with God (which is the essence of the gospel).
Verse for the week: John 3:16 (although a very common verse, we cannot underestimate the eternal weight and significance of this principle of unparalleled love and unmatched giving that only God can give)
Prayer Requestes taken in class:
Johna- Family
Michael- School
Joey- Jesus
Hannah- Parents
David- Family
Batool- Family
Sasma- Family
Masa- Family
Merna- for Santa to give her an iPhone 7
Noor- School, for Alison her friend to come every week
Merna- for Christmas coming up and to go to Noor's party
Alison- to come every week to church / family
Alexis- family
Moryan- for visitors coming to her house soon
Andrew- grandpa, and for school to be fun / Christmas
Mark- Uncle, test upcoming
Samoon- family, grandpa / grand parents
John- family friends, church, everyone
Sarah- Church, school, uncle family
Mark- Parents and finances
Michael- Everyone, parents
Mattene- Church, and peoples jobs
Alvina- Dad & to learn more about Christ
Allina- to learn more about Christ
