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Thursday, December 16th, 2010Scripture – Matthew 2:1 “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem.” Story – John, an early riser, was dressed and ready to go to school before Mikey even got out of bed. “How can you move so fast in the morning?” [...]
Day 15 – 10 Days Before We Celebrate Jesus’ Birth
Wednesday, December 15th, 2010Scripture – Luke 2:25-33 “Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon. . . It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus [...]
Day 14 – 11 Days Before We Celebrate Jesus’ Birthday
Tuesday, December 14th, 2010Scripture – Luke 2:22 “When the time came for the purification rites required by the Law of Moses, Joseph and Mary took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, ‘Every firstborn male is to be consecrated to the Lord’), and to offer a [...]
Day 13 – 12 Days Before We Celebrate Jesus’ Birthday
Monday, December 13th, 2010Scripture – Luke 2:21 “On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise the child, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he was conceived.” Story – Except for Math and Art class Mikey’s day consisted of listening to State Reports. Right at the end of class Mikey’s teacher [...]
Day 12 – 13 Days Before We Celebrate Jesus’ Birthday
Sunday, December 12th, 2010Scripture – Luke 2:17 “When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising [...]
Day 11 – 14 Days Before We Celebrate Jesus’ Birthday
Saturday, December 11th, 2010Scripture – Luke 2:16 “So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger.” Story – Saturday morning was a blur in the Jones household. Mom went off to grocery shop. Mikey and his Dad watched the two girls and finished decorating the outside of their house [...]
Day 10 – 15 Days Before We Celebrate Jesus’ Birthday
Friday, December 10th, 2010Scripture – Luke 2:15 “When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, ‘Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.’” Story – Mikey was glad to be headed home after what seemed to be a boring day [...]
Day 9 – 16 Days Before We Celebrate Jesus’ Birthday
Thursday, December 9th, 2010Scripture – Luke 2: 13, 14 “Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” Story – Life seemed pretty good for Mikey Jones today. Recess was great fun again [...]
Day 8 – 17 Days Before We Celebrate Jesus’ Birthday
Wednesday, December 8th, 2010Scripture – Luke 2: 10-12 “But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: [...]
Day 7 – 18 Days Before We Celebrate Jesus’ Birthday
Tuesday, December 7th, 2010Scripture – Luke 2:9 “An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.” Story – Mikey Jones did not get to see his dad that morning because he left early. This was the first time Mikey could remember that his dad was both [...]
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