Simeon sees his saviour. Reading Luke 2: 25-32. God's plan for Christmas included an old man called Simeon. For Simeon's whole life, he had believed God's promises to Abraham. 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-NLGT9gcdao7PI19xpm6oP1w

Through the eyes of faith. Reading Luke 2: 25-35. What doubts do you wrestle with? Where do you turn to in God's word to hear His promises to you again? Taken from Our Daily Bread's Journey to the Heart of Christmas. Devotion by Herbert Vander Lugt.

The best words ever. Reading Luke 2: 13-20. The Rescuer was born! The shepherds heard the best words ever! Angels spoke the very words of God to announce the birth of His son. 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-NLGT9gcdZcETm9opTqZuvFA

On time. Reading Luke 2: 25-38. Think about what life looked like for Simeon & Anna as they waited for God's salvation to be revealed. How does their approach to waiting help shape your attitude to waiting on God. Taken from Our Daily Bread's Journey to the Heart of Christmas. Devotion by Julie Ackerman Link.

The angel's message for all. Reading Luke 2: 8-12. Shepherds were the first to hear about Christmas! Shepherds didn't expect to ever hear any good news. 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-NLGT9gcdbCNgXzdeL_LRJXw

Out of Egypt. Reading Matthew 2: 13-21. Where do you see most clearly that, in becoming a man, Jesus is truly able 'to feel sympathy for our weakness'? Taken from Our Daily Bread's Journey to the Heart of Christmas. Devotion by Dave Branon.

The real Jesus. Reading Luke 2: 1-7. Finally - Christmas came! Baby Jesus was born in Bethlehem. Just as God had promised long before, the King who would rule forever came from King David's home, Bethlehem. 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-NLGT9gcde9753aNgV6DfbyQ

Christmas choice. Reading Matthew 2: 1-16. What reaction to Jesus in this passage most closely matches your own? Taken from Our Daily Bread's Journey to the Heart of Christmas. Devotion by Herbert Vander Lugt.

Preparing the path. Reading Luke 1: 59-60 & 76-79. Are you ready for Christmas? God promised to help people get ready for Jesus (Isaiah 40: 1-3). 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-NLGT9gcdcpJMieJpCdnmtwQ

The Only King. Reading Matthew 2: 1-12. What does it mean for you to have Jesus as your King? Are there areas of your life where He's not? Taken from Our Daily Bread's Journey to the Heart of Christmas. Devotion by Anne Cetas.