A 4-Week Series for Elementary Students

Christmas: It’s a Wrap is a non-traditional Christmas series that will teach children four key Christmas stories and four key actions in a relevant and entertaining way. By spelling out the acrostic WRAP through a music RAP each student will be able to recall all four lessons and action points in order to make their faith come alive this Christmas Season. The key points that the students will learn in the WRAP are:

Willing: They will learn the importance of obeying God with a willing heart

Remember: They will hear about Jesus’ birth and remember why Jesus came

Act: They will know why it is important to act on God’s truths

Practice: They will discover how to practice right habits so they will grow spiritually

Lesson 1: Jesus is Coming

Story

Each child will hear the story found in Luke 1:26-38 of the Angel Gabriel telling Mary that she is going to have baby Jesus. They will learn about her willingness to obey God and her great attitude. They will understand that God wants them to have a willing heart and attitude of obedience for whatever God has planned for them.

Lesson in a Word

Willing - Willing to do whatever God wants me to do

Memory Verse

I am willing to accept whatever He (God) wants. Luke 1:38b NLT

Lesson 2: Jesus Is Born

Story

Students will hear the Christmas story in Luke 2:1-7 about Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem to register for the census and the birth of Jesus. They will learn the importance of remembering why He came instead of just celebrating the “day” He came.

Lesson in a Word

Remember - Remember why Jesus was born

Memory Verse

I came so that everyone would have life, and have it in its fullest. John 10:10b CEV

Lesson 3: Jesus Has Visitors

Story

In Luke 2:8-21 and Matthew 2:1-12 each student will hear the story about the visitors who came to see Jesus after He was born. They will learn how the shepherds acted on what they heard and how the wise men acted on what they saw. Each group acted on the truth by going to visit Jesus and then worshipping Him as Lord. Students will learn that it is not enough to “know” what the Bible says. They must also act on God’s truths.

Lesson In A Word

Act - Act on what we know to be true

Memory Verse

Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act.  Proverbs 3:27 NIV

Lesson 4: Jesus Grows Up

Story

Children will discover the story found in Luke 2:40-52 about 12-year-old Jesus sitting in the temple discussing spiritual things with the adults and temple leaders about God. Each student will learn how Jesus grew in four ways: physically, mentally, socially and spiritually. They will learn practical ways they can grow spiritually.

Lesson In A Word

Practice – Practice habits for growth

Memory Verse

Jesus became wise, and he grew strong. God was pleased with him and so were the people. Luke 2:52 CEV