DECEMBER 2023 Overview

Deck The Halls: Countdown to Christmas

Christmas is celebrating Jesus, God’s greatest gift.

WEEK ONE

Jesus Is Promised

Micah 5:2, Isaiah 9:6-7, Isaiah 7:14-15

SAY THIS:

You can have hope because God is faithful.

WEEK TWO

Gabriel Appears to Mary

Luke 1:26-56

SAY THIS:

You can have peace because God has a plan.

WEEK THREE

Jesus Is Born

Luke 2:1-7

SAY THIS:

You can have joy because God sent Jesus.

WEEK FOUR 

Shepherds and Angels

Luke 2:8-20

SAY THIS:

God’s love is for everyone.

WEEK FIVE

Wise Men

Matthew 2:1-12

SAY THIS:

Celebrate Jesus all year long.

MEMORY VERSE

“A child will be born to us. A son will be given to us.

Isaiah 9:6, NIrV

ENGAGE IN EVERYDAY MOMENTS TOGETHER:

MORNING TIME

As your kid starts their day, make a promise to do something with or for them—and make sure you fulfill it.

DRIVE TIME

While on the go, ask your kid: “What is something you love that God made?”

MEAL TIME

At a meal this week, have everyone at the table answer this question: “What is something you hope will happen in 2024?”

BED TIME

Pray for each other: “God, help us to have hope that You are always at work—even if it’s a small amount. Thank You for the ways You have been faithful in the past. When we remember, it helps us have hope for both now and the future.”

Week 1 | 3 - 9 December

Jesus Is Promised

Micah 5:2, Isaiah 9:6-7, Isaiah 7:14-15


SAY THIS:

You can have hope because God is faithful.

DO THIS (MORNING TIME):

As your kid starts their day, make a promise to do something with or for them—and make sure you fulfill it.

MEMORY VERSE:

“A child will be born to us. A son will be given to us.

Isaiah 9:6, NIrV


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Week 2 | 10 - 16 December

Gabriel Appears to Mary

Luke 1:26-56

SAY THIS :

You can have peace because God has a plan.

DO THIS (MEAL TIME):

At a meal this week, have everyone at the table answer this question: “When have you been worried about something, but ended up feeling better once you knew what the plan was?”

MEMORY VERSE:

“A child will be born to us. A son will be given to us.

Isaiah 9:6, NIrV


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Week 3 | 17 - 23 December

Jesus Is Born

Luke 2:1-7

SAY THIS :

You can have joy because God sent Jesus.

DO THIS (BED TIME):

Pray for each other: “God, thank You for sending Jesus to not only show us how to live, but also die for our sins and rise again to new life.”

MEMORY VERSE:

“A child will be born to us. A son will be given to us.

Isaiah 9:6, NIrV


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Week 4 | 24  -  30 December

Shepherds and Angels

Luke 2:8-20

SAY THIS :

God’s love is for everyone.

DO THIS (DRIVE TIME):

While on the go, ask your kid: “Who are some people at your school or in our neighborhood who get left out of things? How can you include them?”

MEMORY VERSE:

“A child will be born to us. A son will be given to us.

Isaiah 9:6, NIrV


For more blog postsand parenting resources, visit:ParentCue.org