This 4-week teaching series explores the traditions of Advent that can make our Christmas celebrations more meaningful.

This series will:

• Teach students about some of the traditions of Advent, and how these traditions can make our own celebrations more meaningful.
• Show how Christ’s birth was prophesied about in the Old Testament and was anticipated for hundreds of years.
• Explore the stories of some of the primary characters in the Christmas story: Mary and Joseph, King Herod, and the Magi.
• Give students the opportunity to ask themselves what they are anticipating and preparing for during the Advent season.

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The Arrival Overview

Week 1: Traditions & Predictions
Bible: Genesis 3:15; Genesis 12:3; Genesis 17:9; Genesis 28:4; Genesis 49:10; 2 Samuel 7:12-13; Isaiah 7:14; Micah 5: 2; Hosea 11:1
Bottom Line: Like the people of the Old Testament, we too wait for Christ to come and do a new work in us during the Advent season.

Week 2: The Holy Family 
Bible: Luke 1:26-38; Matthew 1:18-25; Leviticus 20:10
Bottom Line: When God interrupts our lives unexpectedly, we can be ready.

Week 3: The King and Kingmakers
Bible: Matthew 2:1-16 
Bottom Line: We can trust God to take care of us no matter how difficult the road of following Him may be.

Week 4: What are you waiting for?
Bible: Matthew 21; Mark 2:16-17
Bottom Line: Focus on who Jesus really is and on the real reasons He came to earth, in contrast to what we sometimes hope Jesus will be.

What’s Included?

• Series artwork for promotional purposes (cover slide and blank text slide)
• Lessons come in both Word & PDF format. Edit as needed and easily share with volunteers.
• Fun opening games
• Creative, relevant teachings
• Engaging small group discussion questions