Our final journey to the Heart of Christmas isn't complete without a closer look at the most puzzling characters of all: the Magi. With thanks to Our Daily Bread ministries www.odb.org

Joy for all. Reading: John 3: 16-20. What reasons are we given to be thankful for Jesus' arrival in our world? What gives you the greatest joy in your walk with Him? Taken from Our Daily Bread's Journey to the Heart of Christmas. Devotion by David McCasland.

A Jesus Christmas. Reading John 1: 1-5 & 9-14. God's plan for Christmas is Jesus! Jesus is the true light. He rescues us from from darkness. Taken from A Jesus Christmas by Barbara Reaoch. For the family journal pages for this episode follow this link: https://1drv.ms/f/s!ApfKWM-NLGT9gcoxvh3Ih0CgmZQSQw

A Ukrainian Christmas. Reading: Luke 2: 6-14. Do you find strengthening and peace in glorifying and praising God? Why not spend some time lifting up Jesus' powerful name today. Taken from Our Daily Bread's Journey to the Heart of Christmas. Devotion by Bill Crowder.

Jesus came to win. Reading Matthew 2: 7-8 & 16-18. Herod didn't like the first Christmas. He was afraid of Jesus. Herod didn't want to lose his little kingdom. Taken from A Jesus Christmas by Barbara Reaoch. For the family journal page for this episode follow this link: https://1drv.ms/b/s!ApfKWM-NLGT9gcdXKGxnYBWnFdfpWg

Christmas awe. Reading: Hebrews 1:1-9. When was the last time you felt a sense of awe? How can you rekindle a sense of awe over Jesus this Christmas? Taken from Our Daily Bread's Journey to the Heart of Christmas. Devotion by Sheridan Voysey.

The truth about Jesus. Reading Matthew 2: 1-6. The magi's first Christmas started when they saw a new star shining far away over Israel. Taken from A Jesus Christmas by Barbara Reaoch. For the family journal page for this episode follow this link: https://1drv.ms/b/s!ApfKWM-NLGT9gcdYuZIc323t7YOlnQ

A Real Christmas. Reading: Ephesians 6: 10-18. How does Christ's coming to save you and give you His armour help you have the confidence to say with Paul "If God is for us, who can be against us?" (Romans 8:31). Taken from Our Daily Bread's Journey to the Heart of Christmas. Devotion by David C McCasland.

God hears us. Reading Luke 2: 36-39. Anna was part of God's plan for Christmas. She was very old, loved God & believed His promise to send the Rescuer. Taken from A Jesus Christmas by Barbara Reaoch. For the family journal page for this episode follow this link: https://1drv.ms/b/s!ApfKWM-NLGT9gcddmcHiatZAi9G_cw

A new force. Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:20-25. What is your reaction to Jesus on the cross? Do you recognise this act of love to be the wisdom of God to fully save us and make us His own? Taken from Our Daily Bread's Journey to the Heart of Christmas. Devotion by Philip Yancey.