Keep in Mind: “For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight” (Matthew 3:3, KJV).

AIM FOR CHANGE

By the end of this lesson, we will RECOGNIZE the reality of sin and the necessity of repentance, IDENTIFY with John the Baptist in his call to prepare the way for Christ, and REPENT of their sins and bear witness to this repentance through their deeds.

Keep in Mind: “And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense and myrrh” (Matthew 2:11, KJV).

AIM FOR CHANGE

By the end of this lesson, we will EXPLAIN how the wise men point t the universality of Jesus’ mission, GRIEVE for those who suffer innocently due to the world’s brokenness and sin, and JOIN with peoples of every ethnicity and culture to worship Jesus, the King of all nations.

Keep in Mind: “Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins” (Matthew 1:20-21, KJV).

AIM FOR CHANGE

By the end of this lesson, we will REMEMBER the story of the angel’s announcement to Joseph f Jesus’ birth, REJOICE that the birth of Jesus fulfilled God’s promise to be with His people, and LIVE with greater awareness f God’s abiding presence.

Keep in Mind: “Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hatch promised to them that love him?” (James 2:5, KJV).

AIM FOR CHANGE

By the end of this lesson, we will UNDERSTAND the difference between showing partiality and treating others equally, AFFIRM that all people are equally valued and loved by God, and PRACTICE James’s call to fulfill the “royal law” of loving one’s neighbor as oneself.