In this lesson, the children will learn:
- God always keeps His promises, as affirmed in Jeremiah, Matthew, and Numbers—He neither lies nor changes His mind.
- Jesus fulfills those promises, the promised “Immanuel” born of a virgin, who saves us and brings eternal life.
- We can trust God’s promises in our own lives, knowing He orders our steps, works all things for good, and completes the good work He’s begun in us.
Contents
Point 1: God Keeps His Promises
Jeremiah 33:14-16
“The days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will fulfill the good promise I made to the people of Israel and Judah.”
Matthew 1:22-23
“All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: ‘The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel’ (which means ‘God with us’).”
Numbers 23:19
“God is not human, that he should lie, not a human being, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill?”
Reflective Questions:
1. Why do you think it’s important that God never breaks His promises?
2. What promise from the Bible encourages you the most?
3. Have you ever made a promise you couldn’t keep? How does that compare to God’s promises?
Point 2: Jesus is the Fulfillment of God’s Promise
Isaiah 7:14
“Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.”
Matthew 1:21-23
“She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”
John 3:16
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
Reflective Questions:
1. Why is Jesus called ‘Immanuel,’ meaning ‘God with us’?
2. What would you tell a friend about why Jesus came to earth?
3. How does knowing Jesus fulfills God’s promises make you feel about Christmas?
Point 3: We Can Trust God’s Promises in Our Lives
Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
Romans 8:28
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
Philippians 1:6
“Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”
Reflective Questions:
1. Can you think of a time when you trusted God? What happened?
2. What is one area in your life where you can trust God more? 3. How can you remind yourself daily that God is with you?
