Session Focus Scripture
1. The Birth of John the Baptist God surprised Zechariah and Elizabeth with the promise of a special baby. Luke 1:5-25, 57-60, 80
2. The Angel’s Message to Mary God surprised Mary with the promise of a baby—Jesus, the Messiah. Luke 1:26-56
3. Jesus Is Born! God surprised the world with the birth of the Savior. Luke 2:1-20
4. Simeon and Anna Simeon and Anna gladly welcomed the Savior. Luke 2:21-40
5. Jesus in the Temple We worship Jesus because he is God's own Son. Luke 2:41-52
6. Jesus Is Baptized We worship Jesus, whose baptism shows he is God's own Son. Luke 3:1-22, Matthew 3:1-17