Hey disciple-making parents! Christmas is one of the most natural times of the year to talk about Jesus with your kids. The decorations, the traditions, the music all point to something bigger. This month’s discussion is built around the greatest gift ever given and what it means for our families not just in December, but all year long. I hope this leads to some important conversations in your home.
Bible Focus
Luke 2:10-11 (ESV) — “And the angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.’”
Devotional Thoughts
The Christmas story is not just a warm tradition. It is the most important announcement ever made. An angel showed up to a group of ordinary shepherds in a field and told them that a Savior had been born. Not a better set of rules. Not a self-help plan. A Savior. That word matters. It means we needed rescuing, and God sent Jesus to do exactly that.
What makes Christmas so powerful for our families is that it gives us a concrete moment to point our kids to the gospel. Jesus didn’t just come to give us a good example to follow. He came to do for us what we could never do for ourselves. That’s worth celebrating, and it’s worth talking about around the table, in the car, and anywhere else your family gathers this season.
As you work through these questions together, don’t worry about having all the right answers. The goal is to keep the conversation going and keep pointing your kids back to Jesus.
Discussion Questions
What was your favorite way we celebrated Jesus’ birth this year?
What does the word “Savior” mean, and why does it matter that Jesus came as one?
What’s one thing you learned about God’s love this Christmas?
How can we make room for Jesus in our hearts all year long, not just at Christmas?
How can we share God’s love with others this coming week?
Try This
As a family, find your nativity set and set it out together if it isn’t already. Take turns holding each figure and asking: who is this person, and what role did they play in the Christmas story? End with Jesus in the manger and read Luke 2:10-11 together. Then talk about what it means that this baby grew up to be our Savior. Close by thanking God together for the gift of Jesus.
Family Prayer
Father, thank You for the greatest gift You have ever given, Your Son, Jesus. Help our family not just celebrate Christmas, but truly understand why He came. Give us hearts that make room for Him not just in December, but every day of the year. Show us how to share Your love with the people around us. Amen.
Take the Next Step
Start a Simple Family Bible Study Today
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Additional Resources
How to Help Your Kids Experience Heart Change from the Inside Out
Understanding the Gospel: A Parent’s Guide
Family Discipleship: A Biblical Guide for Parents
Free Bible Coloring Pages for Kids
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