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Unwrapped: a 4-Week Teaching Series for Youth Ministry TOPIC: Christmas SCRIPTURE: New Testament DECORATING THEME: Christmas AGE GROUP: Students When you think of Christmas, you probably think about an event - an event that is (hopefully) filled with gifts, food, family, and fun. But what happens when that event isn't as joyful or peaceful as we wish it were? And is the "event" even what Christmas is about anyway? In this 4-week series, we'll discover what this season is truly about. It's about getting ready to receive God's gift of Jesus, sharing that gift with others, rejoicing in the surprising gifts God gives us, and taking time to enjoy God's presence. BIG IDEAS & BIBLE STORIES Get ready to receive God's gift. (Jesus Presented in the Temple: Isaiah 9:6; Luke 2:25-35; Mark 1:1-8) You can share God's gift with others. (John the Baptist Prepares the Way: Mark 1:1-8; Matthew 9:18-31, 35-38) God's gifts can be surprising. (John the Baptist Prepares the Way: Matthew 3:1-11, 11:2-11; Philippians 4:4-7) The best gift is God's presence. (Joseph Accepts Jesus as His Son: Matthew 1:18-23; John 14:16-20, 1:14)

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