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
ASK THIS:
What are you hoping for?
WEEK TWO
Gabriel Appears to Mary
Luke 1:26-56
ASK THIS:
What are your plans this Christmas?
WEEK THREE
Jesus Is Born
Luke 2:1-7
ASK THIS:
What makes your Christmas joyful?
WEEK FOUR
Shepherds and Angels
Luke 2:8-20
ASK THIS:
How can you share God’s love this Christmas?
MEMORY VERSE
“A child will be born to us. A son will be given to us. He will rule over us. And he will be called Wonderful Adviser and Mighty God. He will also be called Father Who Lives Forever and Prince Who Brings Peace.”
Isaiah 9:6, NIrV
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.
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 are you hoping for in your life right now?”
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
ASK THIS:
What are you hoping for?
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. He will rule over us. And he will be called Wonderful Adviser and Mighty God. He will also be called Father Who Lives Forever and Prince Who Brings Peace.”
Isaiah 9:6, NIrV
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Week 2 | 10 - 16 December
Gabriel Appears to Mary
Luke 1:26-56
ASK THIS :
What are your plans this Christmas?
DO THIS (MEAL TIME):
At a meal this week, have everyone at the table answer this question: “What are our plans this Christmas?”
MEMORY VERSE:
“A child will be born to us. A son will be given to us. He will rule over us. And he will be called Wonderful Adviser and Mighty God. He will also be called Father Who Lives Forever and Prince Who Brings Peace.”
Isaiah 9:6, NIrV
For more blog postsand parenting resources, visit:ParentCue.org
Week 3 |17 - 23 December
Jesus Is Born
Luke 2:1-7
ASK THIS :
What makes your Christmas joyful?
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. He will rule over us. And he will be called Wonderful Adviser and Mighty God. He will also be called Father Who Lives Forever and Prince Who Brings Peace.”
Isaiah 9:6, NIrV
For more blog postsand parenting resources, visit:ParentCue.org
Week 4 | 24 - 30 December
Shepherds and Angels
Luke 2:8-20
ASK THIS:
How can you share God’s love this Christmas?
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. He will rule over us. And he will be called Wonderful Adviser and Mighty God. He will also be called Father Who Lives Forever and Prince Who Brings Peace.”
Isaiah 9:6, NIrV
For more blog postsand parenting resources, visit:ParentCue.org