Renew Lordship
Text: Romans 12:1-2
 
Why Make Christ Lord?
1.     God's Love and Care:     What are some ways to explain God's love and mercy in simple terms? How does Jesus show us God's love?

Great Expectations
 Text: 1 John 4:9-10
 
Read the passage together or paraphrase it for younger kids. Discuss its meaning and what it tells us about God's character.
 

Questions for Kids:

"Hark the Herald Angels Sing”
 Text: 1 John 4:9-10
 

​Opening Discussion 
1. What does it mean to you when someone says, "God loves us"? Can you think of ways that God has shown His love?

"Not So Silent Night"  
Text Luke 2:6-7
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 For Everyone:
     1. How does the hymn "Silent Night" resonate with you, considering the reality of Luke 2:6-7?
     2. In what ways does the traditional imagery of Christmas align with or differ from the actual events of Jesus' birth?

Family Devo Guide - Dec 3, 2023
"O Holy Night: The Grace of God Brings Hope"
Text Titus 2:11-14
 
For the Entire Family
1. How does the concept of "saving grace" bring hope into our lives, especially during the Christmas season?
 

 When I'm Not Feeling Very Thankful
(Ephesians 5:20)

For the entire family  
 
1. Thankful for How Long? Always:    
   As a family, can you share a time when it was hard to be thankful? How did you handle it?
   Why do you think God wants us to be thankful always, even in difficult situations? 

Living in the Last Hour (1 John 2:18-29)
 
For the entire family  
 
1.     Understanding the Last Hour (v. 18):   
   What does "the Last Hour" mean to you? How does the idea of Jesus coming back soon affect the way we live?
   Can you think of things in your life that might change if you knew Jesus was coming back tomorrow?

For the Entire Family

1.   Worldly Desires:  
   - For Everyone: What are some desires that can distract us from God's will in our daily lives?
   - For Kids: Can you think of things that might take up too much of your time or attention, keeping you away from God?
   - For Teens: How do you see worldly desires influencing your decisions and priorities as a teenager?

Peter 4:8
Speaker: Dr Billy Russell
 
For Kids & Teens: 

1.  Understanding the Command: 
   - For Kids: What does it mean to love someone deeply? Can you think of examples from your family or school where people show deep love? 

For Kids & Teens: 

1.  Understanding God's Grace: 
·      For Kids: How would you explain God’s forgiveness to a friend?
·      For Teenagers: Can you share a personal experience when you felt forgiven, and how did it impact your relationship with others?