Jesus' Birth: Promises Fulfilledনমুনা

The Promise of a Savior

This devotional introduces the story of Jesus' birth through the genealogy of Matthew 1, highlighting the promise of a Savior. Listen to this excerpt of Mission 66 as John Mathews discusses the significance of Jesus' genealogy in relation to the Old Testament story.

Reflection Question: What does it mean for you that Jesus is part of a long line of ancestors who were imperfect, yet chosen by God? How does this impact your understanding of his life and teachings?

Bible Verse to Memorize: Matthew 1:21 - "She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins."

Family Activities:

Create a family tree and discuss how Jesus' genealogy shows his connection to the Old Testament story.

Make a collage of "Old Testament Connections" by drawing symbols or images representing people in Jesus' lineage (e.g., a star for Abraham, a harp for David).

Talk about times when you felt like you didn't measure up, but God still chose to use you for his purposes.

Sing hymns that highlight the promise of a Savior, such as "Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus."

Listen to the complete episodes of Mission 66 covering Matthew chapter 1 or download the Gospels Study Guide at www.mission66.org .