5th Dec 2021 Bible Reading John the Baptist printer friendly version
Read: Luke 3:1-6
At Christmas we celebrate the birth of two babies Jesus and his cousin John. Before John was born his parents knew he was going to have a special job to do he was going to prepare the way for Jesus. Today we read about John fulfilling the prophecies about him. He went ahead of Jesus, baptising people, telling them to repent nd to ask for forgiveness. John lived in the wild and did all that God asked him to do.
What was John’s nickname? Why did he get called John the Baptist? Where was he living before?
What did he wear? What did he eat? Who did people think he was? Why was John so important?
Do:
Colouring Page – https://sermons4kids.com/john_baptist_colorpg.htm
Wordsearch – https://sermons4kids.com/prepare_the_way_wordsearch.htm
Cross word – https://sermons4kids.com/prepare_the_way_crossword.htm
John the Baptist Worksheet https://cartoonchurch.com/content/cc/cartoon-worksheet-john-the- baptist/ Cartoon Church)
Pray:
Heavenly Father, through this season of Advent, we prepare for our Christmas celebrations of the birth of your Son Jesus Christ.
In all the busy times help us to see the importance of your love for us. Show us new ways to share the message of your love for all people. We pray this in the name of Jesus, whose coming we eagerly await. Amen (taken from Praying Together)
Father in heaven watch over our loved ones.
Keep them by your side.
May they be safe and peaceful, in you may they abide.
Give wisdom to the doctors and nurses too we pray,
renew their strength and bless them for the work they do each day. Send healing and restoration and let them feel your love.
May your Holy Spirit give them rest as gentle as a dove. Amen (Taken from Praying Together)
Share:
Advent allows us to take time to prepare for Christmas take 5 minutes each day to read the Christmas story. Share what you learn with others.