Lessons for the Leader. The Gift Is Promised. Session at a Glance. The Greatest Gift Session 1

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1 The Greatest Gift Session 1 Lessons for the Leader When you hear the word promise, what comes to mind? Do you think of promises people made to you but did not keep? Do you think of promises you made? Did you keep them? Read Isaiah 7:1-14. Why do you think King Ahaz refused to ask for a sign from God? How do you think the people felt hearing God's words spoken through the prophet Isaiah? How does reading and knowing God kept His promise make you feel? Read Isaiah 9:6. How do people select names for their children today? What do you think of when you hear people's names? Consider the names Isaiah listed. What do these names tell you about Jesus? Read Isaiah 11:1-5. During Old Testament times, the Holy Spirit empowered individuals for a specific task. Once complete, the Spirit left. Isaiah states that the coming Ruler, however, would have the Spirit rest on Him, meaning "to settle and remain settled." Compare the Old Testament view of the Spirit with the New Testament view. How does knowing God's Spirit is with you change your outlook on life? Read Micah 5:2. Micah prophesied that not only would the Messiah be in David's family line, but He would be born in David's birthplace, Bethlehem. Reflect on the promises recorded in the Books of Isaiah and Micah. How does knowing God kept His promise affect your celebration of Christmas? In what ways do you think the world would be different had God not kept His promise? Pray for each child in your ministry by name. Ask God to help each child understand the true meaning of Christmas. What do these symbols mean? Application Activities Format: 1t Follow the numbers with arrows for a 30-minute, large group plus 20-minute Application Activities format. Large Group Format: 1 Follow all the numbers for a 45- to 60-minute large group only format. The Gift Is Promised Focus Passages: Isaiah 7:14; 9:6; 11:1-5; Micah 5:2 Key Bible Verse: Isaiah 9:6 Life Application: I can know God promised to send the Savior. Session at a Glance Introduction to Worship (6 to 8 minutes) Welcome the Children Play "Arrange the Gifts" Worship (30 minutes/45 minutes) Sing "You Are Incredible" Sing "Let My Actions" Call to Worship/Pray Introduce the Session Learn the Key Bible Verse Sing "Come, Christians Join to Sing"/ Receive Offering/Pray Show "Lads" Video #1 Introduce the Bible Story Tell the Bible Story Review the Bible Story Sing "The Promises" Make Personal Application Pray Sing "Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee" Application Activities (20 minutes) Wrap-Up (10 minutes) OK to copy. Page 1 of 48

2 Introduction to Worship 1t Welcome the Children Pull It Together Print and distribute "The Greatest Gift Parent Connection" (CD) (1 per child) as parents arrive. 2t Play "Arrange the Gifts" Pull It Together Scissors Print "Gifts" (CD). Copy and cut apart 1 set for each child. Ask: "Have you made your Christmas wish list? What did you include? Why?" Say: "I have some items on these cards. Arrange the items in the order you would want to receive them." Distribute "Gifts." Guide the children to arrange the cards. Discuss the children's orders. Continue: "Now arrange the items from most to least expensive." Direct the children to arrange the cards. Ask: "How did you decide on the prices?" Conclude: "Cost and value don't always determine importance. Let's learn about the most important gift ever given." Worship 3t Sing "You Are Incredible" (DVD, 3 minutes) 4 Sing "Let My Actions" (DVD, 3 minutes) 5 Call to Worship/Pray (2 minutes) Select a child to read aloud Psalm 145:1-2. Pray. 6t Introduce the Session (3 minutes) Pull It Together Worship Guides, pencils Distribute Worship Guides and pencils. Guide the children to complete "Promises, Promises." Invite the children to share promises people make to them. Discuss whether or not the children believe people will keep their promises. Say: "Promises are made every day. While some people keep their promises, others do not. We can trust God to always keep His promises." 7t Learn the Key Bible Verse (4 minutes) Pull It Together Poster board, marker, tape Write the words and reference of Isaiah 9:6 on the poster board. Ask: "What are some promises God made?" Invite the children to recall God's promises. Say: "At Christmastime, we recall God's promise to send His Son, Jesus. Listen as I read aloud Isaiah 9:6." Display and read aloud the verse. Ask: "Is the Book of Isaiah in the Old or New Testament? Did you know that the Old Testament tells about God's promise to send Jesus? Let's read this verse together." Guide the children to read aloud the verse. Ask: "What does this verse tell us about Jesus? What names does the verse say Jesus will receive?" State: "Isaiah wrote these words hundreds of years before Jesus was born. God promised the people of Isaiah's time that He would send the Savior. We can know when God says He will do something, He will keep His promise." 8t Sing "Come, Christians Join to Sing" (DVD, 3 minutes)/receive Offering/Pray Invite a volunteer to pray. 9t Show "Lads" Video #1 (DVD, 7 minutes) Ask: "If you asked someone on the street 'Who sent Jesus?' what do you think the person would say? Would she know God sent Jesus?" Continue: "Let's see how the 'Who Said What?' contestants do at figuring out the most common answer to the same question." Show the video. Ask: "Did you know the answer before it was revealed? Many people know that God promised to send the Savior, Jesus, but some people do not. We need to help people know God promised to send the Savior and God kept His promise." 10t Introduce the Bible Story (2 minutes) The Gift Is Promised Page 2 of 48

3 Pull It Together Pencils Print "Bible Story" (CD). Copy 1 page per child. Guide the children to locate Isaiah in their Bibles. Distribute "Bible Story" and pencils. Say: "Follow along as I tell the Bible story. Circle the correct words to complete the story." 11t Tell the Bible Story (5 minutes) Pull It Together Print "Promise" Teaching Picture (CD). Open your Bible to Isaiah 7:14 and 9:6. Display the teaching picture. Tell the Bible story in your own words. The Promise Is Given Based on Isaiah 7:14; 9:6; 11:1-5; Micah 5:2 Say: "A prophet is a person who speaks for God. The prophet Isaiah lived in Jerusalem 700 years before Jesus' birth. Isaiah said God would send a Savior. Open your Bibles to Isaiah 7:14 and 9:6. Listen to what Isaiah wrote." Read aloud Isaiah 7:14 and 9:6. Continue: "Isaiah 7:14 says the Savior would be born of a virgin. Isaiah 9:6 says the Savior would be called Immanuel, Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, and Prince of Peace." State: "This was not all of the information Isaiah said about the Savior. Turn in your Bibles to Isaiah 11:1-5." Read aloud Isaiah 11:1-5. Explain: "Isaiah said the Savior would come from the family of King David. The Savior would have God's Spirit of wisdom, understanding, strength, knowledge, and the fear of the Lord. The Savior would be fair to the poor and would punish the wicked. He would also be completely just, faithful, and holy." Say: "The prophet Micah also told about the birth of the Savior. Listen as I read aloud Micah 5:2." Read aloud Micah 5:2. Ask: "In what city did Micah say the Savior would be born?" State: "Bethlehem was a small town in Judah. This town would be the birthplace of the Savior." Conclude: "Although Isaiah and Micah told about Jesus' birth over 700 years before it occurred, we can know God promised to send the Savior and that God kept His promise." 12t Review the Bible Story (4 minutes) Invite the children to read aloud the "Bible Story" page, stating the correct words. 13 Sing "The Promises" (DVD, 5 minutes) Pull It Together Print "Cue Cards" (CD). Practice singing to the tune of the "The 12 Days of Christmas." Say: "Let's sing a song to help us remember God's promise to send the Savior. God made one promise to send the Savior. In our song we sing about 12 parts of God's promise to send Jesus." Select 12 volunteers to display the cue cards. Say: "The song is to the tune of 'The 12 Days of Christmas.' " Sing the song, pointing to the correct card at the appropriate time. 14t Make Personal Application (5 minutes) Teacher Tip Puzzle 1 Answer: I can know God promised to send the Savior. Puzzle 2 Answer: I can know God keeps His promises today. Guide the children to complete "God's Promises Then and Now" on the Worship Guides. Ask: "What sentences did you discover? To whom did God reveal His plan to send the Savior? Can we trust God to keep His promises today?" 15t Pray (1 minute) Thank God for keeping His promise to send Jesus. 16 Sing "Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee" (DVD, 3 minutes) 17t Transition to Application Activities or Wrap-Up The Greatest Gift Session 1 Page 3 of 48

4 Wrap-Up (Large Group Only Format) Wrap-Up (Application Activities Format) 18 Review the Bible Story and Life Application (7 minutes) Pull It Together Giant Game Floor Mat*, beanbag, construction paper (1 color per team), scissors Print "Promises" (CD). Cut apart and insert facedown in the mat. Form teams. Distribute construction paper. Explain: "One team at a time will toss the beanbag onto the mat. I will remove the paper, turn the paper over, and read aloud the statement. Your team must decide if the words are a promise of God or not. If you are correct, you may place a piece of your team's construction paper in the pocket. If you are not correct, I will replace the paper and allow the next team to continue. The team with the most colors in the mat at the end of the game wins." Play until each "Promise" page is revealed. Conclude: "God promised to send the Savior. God kept His promise." 19 Sing "Whoa!" (DVD, 3 minutes) 20 Dismiss the Children to Their Parents 18t Share Application Activities (3 minutes) Invite children to share their Application Activity Experiences. ttarts and Crafts Christmas Promise Mobile, Part 1 ttdramatic Play Promise Puppets ttgames "Follow the Scroll" Instructions ttexploration and Discovery Pet Rock Promises 19t Review the Bible Story and Life Application (4 minutes) Pull It Together Scissors Print and cut apart "Promises" (CD). Say: "I'll select someone to pick a paper and read aloud the statement. If the statement is true, everyone stand up. If it is false, stay seated. For false statements, I will choose someone to restate the words as a true statement." Play as time permits. 20t Sing "Whoa!" (DVD, 3 minutes) 21t Dismiss the Children to Their Parents The Greatest Gift Session 1 Worship KidStyle Children s Edition Leader Guide, Volume LifeWay. Page 4 of 48

5 Application Activities Select from the following choices. Each choice is designed for 20 minutes of small group time. Pull It Together Straws, plastic knives, rulers, wax paper, rolling pins, masking tape, cardboard, air-drying clay (variety of colors) Print "Mobile" (CD). Refer to "Scroll" instructions. Prepare and post an allergy chart listing clay. Cover the cardboard with wax paper. Teacher Tips Explain that the mobiles will be built upon each week. Allow several days for the clay to dry. Label each child's scroll with his name. Make a few extra scrolls for children not present. Pull It Together Construction paper, scissors, glue, markers, crayons, chenille craft stems, craft sticks, stickers Teacher Tip Provide a variety of craft materials for the children to use in designing their puppets. Worship Through Arts and Crafts Christmas Promise Mobile, Part 1 Ask: "Do you decorate your home for Christmas? Do you have a Christmas tree? Do any of the ornaments remind you of special events?" Allow the children to respond. Continue: "We will make a mobile to remind us of today's Bible story. Each week we will add another part to the mobile." Distribute supplies. Ask: "What can we make to remind us of God's promise to send the Savior?" Say: "Let's make scrolls to hang the other mobile pieces from. Roll out your clay to about ½-inch thickness. Use a knife and ruler to cut the clay into a long rectangular shape. Roll up the ends of the clay to look like a scroll. Leave enough clay unrolled to allow for 10 holes." Guide the children to use the straws to make holes (see "Mobile"). Review the Bible story as the children make the scrolls. Say: "I'll keep the scrolls and let them dry. Next week we will add to them." Place the scrolls on wax paper covered cardboard to dry. Read aloud Isaiah 9:6 and talk about promises people make. Ask: "How would our world be different if God had not kept His promise to send the Savior?" Pray, thanking God for keeping His promise to send the Savior. Worship Through Dramatic Play Promise Puppets Ask: "How do you think you would feel if you were Isaiah? Would you believe what God said to you? Why? What about the people who heard Isaiah tell about God's promise? How do you think they felt?" Review the Bible story. Say: "Let's make promise puppets to help us remember God's promise." Distribute supplies. Guide the children to create puppets to resemble Isaiah or Bible times people. Say: "Cut out body shapes. Attach arms, legs, and clothing, and draw facial features on your puppets. Glue your puppets to craft sticks." Encourage the children to be creative in designing their puppets. Assist as needed. Talk about the importance of God keeping His promise. Read aloud Isaiah 9:6 and discuss promises people make. Ask: "How would our world be different if God had not kept His promise to send the Savior?" Guide the children to use their puppets to play out the Bible story. Pray, thanking God for keeping His promise to send the Savior. Guide the children to clean the area. The Greatest Gift Session 1 Page 5 of 48

6 Pull It Together Bibles, masking tape, clear tape, 2 containers, 2 hula hoops, index cards, markers, 2 gift boxes, non-secular wrapping paper, scissors Print 2 sets of "Scrolls" (CD). Roll into scrolls and place in the containers (1 set in each container). Mark a starting line on the floor. Place containers at the opposite end of the room from the line. Place Bibles, hula hoops, clear tape, wrapping paper, gift boxes, scissors, index cards, and markers in a central location. Worship Through Games "Follow the Scroll" Instructions Ask: "How well do you follow directions? What happens when you do not follow directions?" Form two teams. Say: "Let's see how well your team follows directions. Printed on the scrolls are instructions. One person from your team will select a scroll. She will lead your team members to complete the task. When the task is done, the next player will select a new scroll. Continue until you complete all 10 scrolls. Each group will do the same tasks, but at different times." Guide the children to line up behind the starting line. Play the game. Congratulate the kids on their efforts. Ask: "Was it easy to follow the directions? Why?" Continue: "What message did God give Isaiah? How did Isaiah communicate God's plan?" Review the Bible story. Talk about the importance of God keeping His promise. Discuss promises people make. Ask: "How would our world be different if God did not keep His promise to send the Savior?" Pray, thanking God for keeping His promise to send the Savior. Pull It Together Smooth rocks (variety of sizes and shapes, several per child), paint smocks, acrylic paint (variety of colors), paintbrushes, glue, scissors, markers, paper Cut the paper in ¾-inch wide strips. Make a sample pet rock. Teacher Tip Purchase rocks at a craft store. Worship Through Exploration and Discovery Pet Rock Promises Ask: "Do you have any pets? How do you show care for your pets?" Allow the children to respond. Continue: "In the 1970s people liked pet rocks. Rocks were painted to look like animals and used as paperweights or other decorations. Let's make pet rocks. We will attach our Bible verse to our rocks to help us remember God promised to send the Savior." Guide the children to put on smocks. Distribute rocks, paint, and brushes. Say: "You may glue some of the rocks together to make animal shapes." Assist the children as they design their pet rocks. Review the Bible story. Talk about the importance of God keeping His promise. Discuss promises people make. Give each child a strip of paper and marker. Say: "Write the words of Isaiah 9:6 on your paper. Glue the paper to the bottom of your pet rock." Ask: "How would our world be different if God did not keep His promise to send the Savior?" Pray, thanking God for keeping His promise to send the Savior. Worship KidStyle Children s Edition Leader Guide, Volume LifeWay. OK to copy. Page 6 of 48

7 The Gift Is Promised Isaiah 7:14; 9:6; 11:1-5; Micah 5:2 Key Bible Verse: Isaiah 9:6 God s Promises Then and Now Puzzle 1 Start with the word I in the center. I Move 2 spaces to the left. Move 1 space up and 3 spaces right. Move 4 spaces down. Move 3 spaces left. Move 4 spaces to the right and 4 spaces up. Move 1 space left and 3 spaces down. Move 1 space down and 1 space left. Move 2 spaces left and 5 spaces up. Follow the directions to discover two important sentences. Write each word on the blank at the end of the directions. Puzzle 2 Start with the word I in the center. I Move 1 space right and 2 spaces up. Move 1 space right and 3 spaces down. Move 1 space down and 4 spaces left. Move 4 spaces right and 2 spaces up. Move 1 space down and 3 spaces left. Move 2 spaces up. Move 1 space right and 1 space up. PROMISES, PROMISES What do you think the people are promising each other? Write the words in the conversation bubbles. Do you trust people when they make promises to you? Why? Can people trust you to keep your promises? The Greatest Gift Session 1` Worship KidStyle Children's Edition Worship Guide, Volume 10 Younger Children Page 7 of 48

8 The Gift Is Promised Key Bible Verse: Isaiah 9:6 Isaiah 7:14; 9:6; 11:1-5; Micah 5:2 God s Promises Then and Now Follow the directions to discover two important sentences. Write each word on the blank at the end of the directions. Puzzle 1 Puzzle 2 Start with the word I in the center. I Move 2 spaces to the left. Move 1 space up and 3 spaces right. Move 4 spaces down. Move 3 spaces left. Move 4 spaces to the right and 4 spaces up. Move 1 space left and 3 spaces down. Move 1 space down and 1 space left. Move 2 spaces left and 5 spaces up. PROMISES, PROMISES Start with the word I in the center. I Move 1 space right and 2 spaces up. Move 1 space right and 3 spaces down. Move 1 space down and 4 spaces left. Move 4 spaces right and 2 spaces up. Move 1 space down and 3 spaces left. Move 2 spaces up. Move 1 space right and 1 space up. What do you think the people are promising each other? Write the words in the conversation bubbles. Do you trust people when they make promises to you? Why? Can people trust you to keep your promises? The Greatest Gift Session 1` Worship KidStyle Children's Edition Worship Guide, Volume 10 Younger Children Page 8 of 48

9 The Gift Is Promised Isaiah 7:14; 9:6; 11:1-5; Micah 5:2 PROMISES, PROMISES What do you think the people are promising each other? Write the words in the conversation bubbles. GOD S PROMISES THEN AND NOW Key Bible Verse: Isaiah 9:6 Follow the directions to discover two important sentences. Write each word on the blank at the end of the directions. Puzzle 1 Start with the word I in the center. I Move 3 spaces right and 3 spaces up. Move 7 spaces left and 7 spaces down. Move 5 spaces right and 2 spaces up. Move 4 spaces left and 4 spaces up. Move 5 spaces right and 2 spaces down. Move 2 spaces right and 4 spaces down. Move 5 spaces left and 8 spaces up. Move 3 spaces left and 4 spaces down. Do you trust people when they make promises to you? Why? Can people trust you to keep your promises? Puzzle 2 Start with the word I in the center. I Move 4 spaces left and 4 spaces up. Move 8 spaces right and 2 spaces down. Move 6 spaces left and 6 spaces down. Move 3 spaces right and 6 spaces up. Move 3 spaces right and 4 spaces down. Move 5 spaces left and 3 spaces up. Move 5 spaces right. The Greatest Gift Session 1 Worship KidStyle Children's Edition Worship Guide, Volume 10 Older Children Page 9 of 48

10 The Gift Is Promised Key Bible Verse: Isaiah 9:6 Isaiah 7:14; 9:6; 11:1-5; Micah 5:2 PROMISES, PROMISES What do you think the people are promising each other? Write the words in the conversation bubbles. GOD S PROMISES THEN AND NOW Follow the directions to discover two important sentences. Write each word on the blank at the end of the directions. Puzzle 1 Start with the word I in the center. I Move 3 spaces right and 3 spaces up. Move 7 spaces left and 7 spaces down. Move 5 spaces right and 2 spaces up. Move 4 spaces left and 4 spaces up. Move 5 spaces right and 2 spaces down. Move 2 spaces right and 4 spaces down. Move 5 spaces left and 8 spaces up. Move 3 spaces left and 4 spaces down. Puzzle 2 Do you trust people when they make promises to you? Why? Can people trust you to keep your promises? The Greatest Gift Session 1 Start with the word I in the center. I Move 4 spaces left and 4 spaces up. Move 8 spaces right and 2 spaces down. Move 6 spaces left and 6 spaces down. Move 3 spaces right and 6 spaces up. Move 3 spaces right and 4 spaces down. Move 5 spaces left and 3 spaces up. Move 5 spaces right. Worship KidStyle Children's Edition Worship Guide, Volume 10 Older Children Page 10 of 48

11 The Promise Is Given (Isaiah 7:14; 9:6; 11:1-5; Micah 5:2) Worship KidStyle Children's Edition, Volume LifeWay. Printed in the USA. The Greatest Gift Session 1 John Steel OK to 11 copy. Page of 48

12 Worship KidStyle Children's Edition Parent Connection Parents: Check out what your child is learning in Worship KidStyle! The information on this page will help you carry out your role as your child's primary spiritual developer by continuing the discussion we have in class throughout the week. The Greatest Gift This unit will show the amazing sacrificial gift that Jesus was and continues to be. Session 1: The Gift Is Promised The Big Idea: I can know God promised to send the Savior. The Bible Story: The Promise Is Given (Isaiah 7:14; 9:6; 11:1-5; Micah 5:2) Key Bible Verse: Isaiah 9:6 Connecting Points: Recall the Bible story. Ask: "What are some of the words or names used to describe the Baby Jesus?" Allow kids to respond. Ask: "What kinds of words do we use to describe babies today?" Notice the guarantee in the promise of Jesus not only as a baby but of His long-term impact on the world Consider: "How many babies today are welcomed with such chatter... hundreds of years before they are born?" Realize God has the same "chatter" of excitement about us. He longs for us to grow and rely on His will for our lives through the promises found in His Word. Pray today your family will be a family of prayer resting and living in the excited anticipation of God's promises fulfilled. Session 2: Preparing for the Gift The Big Idea: I can tell people Jesus is the Son of God. The Bible Story: Angels Speak to Mary and Joseph (Luke 1:26-56; 1:18-24) Key Bible Verse: Matthew 1:21 Connecting Points: Ask: "When was the last time you told about Jesus and what He is doing in your life?" Allow responses. Ask: "Why do we not tell others about Jesus?" Turn on a CD player as a distraction. Softly whisper a sentence to the first person. Each person will whisper the phrase to the next person until all have heard the statement. The last person will say what he heard. Ask: "How was the ending statement different from the beginning statement?" Say: "God can speak in the softest whisper or in the loudest yell. Though we can't always trust what we hear around us, we can always trust God." Pray your family begins to focus on God's voice and to allow God to lead them. Session 3: The Gift Arrives The Big Idea: I can thank God for sending Jesus. The Bible Story: Jesus Is Born (Luke 2:1-20) Key Bible Verse: Luke 2:11 Connecting Points: Review the Bible story. Ask the children for one word to sum up the story. Did "thankfulness" or "gratefulness" make the list? Ask: "How many times in a day do you say 'thank you'? Why?" Did their answers include thanking people for holding the door open or to someone for helping them at school? What about thanking God? Consider how life would be different had Jesus not come as a baby and had God not sent His only Son. Think about that word only "no one and nothing more." Jesus was God's perfection, yet He willingly gave it for us. Pray today your family would live a life in response to that sacrifice with thankfulness and gratefulness. Session 4: The Gift Is Shared The Big Idea: I can have a relationship with Jesus. The Bible Story: The Best Gift of All (Luke 2:21-40) Key Bible Verse: John 3:16 Connecting Points: As a family, discuss the gifts you have received over the years. Ask: "What gift would you consider a good gift, a better gift, and the all-time best gift? Would you consider sharing that gift with anyone? What makes each gift fall into each category? How would you make a good gift into a better or a best gift?" Realize Jesus gives us a gift every day... relationship with Him. Ask: "How can we move our relationship with Jesus into the 'best' category?" Guide each family member to write his response and post it in a place to remind him daily to be thankful for the best, most tailor-made gift of all Jesus. Pray today your family appreciates the best gift of Jesus. Session 5: The Impact of the Gift The Big Idea: I can worship Jesus. The Bible Story: Incredible Gifts (Matthew 2:1-12) Key Bible Verse: Psalm 146:2 Connecting Points: Ask: "What is worship?" Record responses. Note which responses revolve around the parts of a church service. Say: "Worship is so much more than music, teaching, and the things we 'see;' worship is a lifestyle. It is how we show Jesus' worth to us, both when people are looking but especially when they aren't. Simply put, we use our gifts to show His worth to us." Post this list and pray daily for your family to shift their mind-set to realize their worth to Jesus and to respond accordingly through their lives. The Greatest Gift Parent Connection (The Greatest Gift Session 1) Page 12 of 48

13 Bicycle Walk and talk baby doll Dollhouse Laptop computer MP3 player New clothes Bicycle Walk and talk baby doll Dollhouse Laptop computer MP3 player New clothes Skateboard Remote controlled car Skateboard Remote controlled car Gifts (The Greatest Gift Session 1) Page 13 of 48

14 The Promise Is Given A prophet is a person who speaks for (the king, the governor, God). The prophet (Ezekiel, Isaiah, Jeremiah) lived in (Jordan, Egypt, Jerusalem) (500, 700, 900) years before Jesus' (birth, baptism, death). Isaiah said God would send a Savior. (Deuteronomy, Jeremiah, Isaiah) 7:14 says the Savior would be born of a virgin. Isaiah 9:6 says the Savior would be called (Immanuel, Joseph, Micah). Isaiah also said the baby would be called (Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, and Prince of Peace). Isaiah 11:1-5 tells other information the prophet Isaiah wrote about the Savior. Isaiah said the Savior would come from the family of (King Saul, King David, King Josiah). The Savior would have God's Spirit of wisdom, understanding, strength, knowledge, and the fear of the Lord. The Savior would be (unfair, fair) to the poor and would (award, punish) the wicked. He would also be completely just, faithful, and holy. The prophet (Micah, Jeremiah, Jonah) also told about the birth of the Savior. Micah said the Savior would be born in the city of (Nazareth, Bethlehem, Bethany), a small town in Judah. Although Isaiah and Micah told about Jesus' birth over 700 years before it occurred, we can know God promised to send the Savior and that God (did not keep, kept) His promise. Bible Story (The Greatest Gift Session 1) Page 14 of 48

15 He's for all eternity, 12 Cue Cards (The Greatest Gift Session 1) Page 15 of 48

16 He'll rule over Israel, 11 Cue Cards (The Greatest Gift Session 1) Page 16 of 48

17 The Spirit rests upon Him, 10 Cue Cards (The Greatest Gift Session 1) Page 17 of 48

18 He's from David's family, 9 Cue Cards (The Greatest Gift Session 1) Page 18 of 48

19 He is the Prince of Peace, 8 Cue Cards (The Greatest Gift Session 1) Page 19 of 48

20 He is Eternal Father, 7 Cue Cards (The Greatest Gift Session 1) Page 20 of 48

21 He is Mighty God, 6 Cue Cards (The Greatest Gift Session 1) Page 21 of 48

22 He is Wonderful Counselor, 5 Cue Cards (The Greatest Gift Session 1) Page 22 of 48

23 He will rule the world, 4 Cue Cards (The Greatest Gift Session 1) Page 23 of 48

24 God's Son is He, 3 Cue Cards (The Greatest Gift Session 1) Page 24 of 48

25 Call Him Immanuel, 2 Cue Cards (The Greatest Gift Session 1) Page 25 of 48

26 A Savior will be born. 1 Cue Cards (The Greatest Gift Session 1) Page 26 of 48

27 The Promise Is Given Sing to the tune of "The 12 Days of Christmas." For the first promise given, God did say a Savior will be born. For the second promise given, God did say call Him Immanuel, and a Savior will be born. For the third promise given, God did say God's Son is He, call Him Immanuel, and a Savior will be born. For the fourth promise given, God did say He will rule the world, God's Son is He, call Him Immanuel, and a Savior will be born. For the fifth promise given, God did say He is Wonderful Counselor, He will rule the world, God's Son is He, call Him Immanuel, and a Savior will be born. For the sixth promise given, God did say He is Mighty God, He is Wonderful Counselor, He will rule the world, God's Son is He, call Him Immanuel, and a Savior will be born. For the seventh promise given, God did say He is Eternal Father, He is Mighty God, He is Wonderful Counselor, He will rule the world, God's Son is He, call Him Immanuel, and a Savior will be born. For the eighth promise given, God did say He is the Prince of Peace, He is Eternal Father, He is Mighty God, He is Wonderful Counselor, He will rule the world, God's Son is He, call Him Immanuel, and a Savior will be born. For the ninth promise given, God did say He's from David's family, He is the Prince of Peace, He is Eternal Father, He is Mighty God, He is Wonderful Counselor, He will rule the world, God's Son is He, call Him Immanuel, and a Savior will be born. For the tenth promise given, God did say The Spirit rests upon Him, He's from David's family, He is the Prince of Peace, He is Eternal Father, He is Mighty God, He is Wonderful Counselor, He will rule the world, God's Son is He, call Him Immanuel, and a Savior will be born. For the eleventh promise given, God did say He'll rule over Israel, The Spirit rests upon Him, He's from David's family, He is the Prince of Peace, He is Eternal Father, He is Mighty God, He is Wonderful Counselor, He will rule the world, God's Son is He, call Him Immanuel, and a Savior will be born. For the twelfth promise given, God did say He's for all eternity, He'll rule over Israel, The Spirit rests upon Him, He's from David's family, He is the Prince of Peace, He is Eternal Father, He is Mighty God, He is Wonderful Counselor, He will rule the world, God's Son is He, call Him Immanuel, and a Savior will be born. Cue Cards (The Greatest Gift Session 1) Page 27 of 48

28 God promised to send a Savior for a few people. God promised to send a Savior for all people. Promises (The Greatest Gift Session 1) Page 28 of 48

29 God promised to send a Savior, but did not keep His promise. God promised to send a Savior and did so immediately. Promises (The Greatest Gift Session 1) Page 29 of 48

30 God promised to send a Savior who would treat people unfairly. God promised to send a Savior who would take over as the leader of the world. Promises (The Greatest Gift Session 1) Page 30 of 48

31 God promised to send a Savior who would have the government rest on His shoulders. God promised to send a Savior, but said His parents would name Him anything they wanted. Promises (The Greatest Gift Session 1) Page 31 of 48

32 God promised to send a Savior who would be called Prince of Peace. God promised to send a Savior who would be called Mighty God. Promises (The Greatest Gift Session 1) Page 32 of 48

33 God promised to send a Savior who would be called Mighty Jehosaphat. God promised to send a Savior who would one day judge the world. Promises (The Greatest Gift Session 1) Page 33 of 48

34 God promised to send a Savior who would not be honest. God promised to send a Savior who would have the Spirit of God upon Him. Promises (The Greatest Gift Session 1) Page 34 of 48

35 God promised to send a Savior who would live forever. God promised to send a Savior who would come from the family of King David. Promises (The Greatest Gift Session 1) Page 35 of 48

36 God promised to send a Savior who would be His own Son. God promised to send a Savior. We know the Savior as Jesus. Promises (The Greatest Gift Session 1) Page 36 of 48

37 God promised to send a Savior who would be born in Bethlehem. God promised to send a Savior. We can know God kept His promise. Promises (The Greatest Gift Session 1) Page 37 of 48

38 Mobile Gifts 1. Form small squares. 2. Decorate to resemble gifts. Scroll 1. Roll clay into ½-inch thickness. 2. Cut a 12-by-3-inch rectangle. 3. Roll up the ends to resemble a scroll. 4. Use a straw to punch 10 holes in the flat area. 5. Place on the wax paper covered cardboard. 6. Allow to dry. To assemble: 1. Remove all straw pieces. 2. Secure string to a button. 3. Insert string (with buttons attached) in the bottom of a figurine and extend through the top. 4. Insert the string through the bottom of the scroll. 5. Secure a second button to the top end of the string and knot in place. 6. Allow the figurine to hang from the scroll. 7. Repeat for each figurine, adjusting the length as needed. Figurines 1. Form body shapes around the straw pieces (make less than 2 inches tall). 2. Place on the wax paper covered cardboard. 3. Allow to dry. 4. Paint as desired. Mobile (The Greatest Gift Session 1-5) Page 38 of 48

39 Guide your group to locate the Book of Isaiah in a Bible. Tell your leader which books come before and after the Book of Isaiah. Scrolls (The Greatest Gift Session 1) Page 39 of 48

40 Guide your group to sing "Silent Night." Scrolls (The Greatest Gift Session 1) Page 40 of 48

41 Guide your group to play leapfrog. Scrolls (The Greatest Gift Session 1) Page 41 of 48

42 Guide your group to cheer, "God kept His promise to send the Savior!" Scrolls (The Greatest Gift Session 1) Page 42 of 48

43 Guide your group to do 12 jumping jacks. Scrolls (The Greatest Gift Session 1) Page 43 of 48

44 Guide your group to form a circle. Two people must hold hands through the hula hoop. Pass the hoop around the circle without letting go of the people's hands. Scrolls (The Greatest Gift Session 1) Page 44 of 48

45 Guide your group to line up shortest to tallest. Scrolls (The Greatest Gift Session 1) Page 45 of 48

46 Guide your group to freeze in place until the other team completes its task. Scrolls (The Greatest Gift Session 1) Page 46 of 48

47 Guide your group to work together to wrap the box. Scrolls (The Greatest Gift Session 1) Page 47 of 48

48 Guide your group to locate Isaiah 9:6 in a Bible. Write the words of the verse on index cards and place in order. Scrolls (The Greatest Gift Session 1) Page 48 of 48