Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Advent Chain Part 1

In place of an Advent Calendar I'm making a paper chain to help my children count down to Christmas.  Each loop will have a verse on it.  My older two children will be allowed to take turns cutting the loop off each day and we will share the bible verse.

Here are the verses.  I will share pictures when it is complete.


  1. John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
  2. Genesis 3:14-15 (abridged) So the LORD God said to the serpent, “Because you have done this, Cursed are you above all livestock, and I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring  and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.”
  3. Genesis 12:1,3 The LORD had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you…  I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.”
  4. II Chronicles 6:18 a But will God really dwell on earth with humans?
  5. Matthew 1:23 The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”).
  6. Isaiah 40: 1 Comfort, comfort my people, says your God.
  7. Isaiah 41: 10a So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
  8. Isaiah 42:1a Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight.
  9. Isaiah 42:3a A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out.
  10. Isaiah 43:1b Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.
  11. Isaiah 42:4 He will not falter or be discouraged till he establishes justice on earth. In his teaching the islands will put their hope.
  12. Isaiah 9:1b-2 but in the future [God] will honor Galilee of the nations, by the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan—  The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.
  13. Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
  14. Matthew 1:21 [The angel said to Joseph] “She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”
  15. Luke 1:32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David.
  16. Luke 1:41 When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.
  17. Luke 1:76 And you, my child [John], will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him.
  18. Matthew 2:6 But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah;  for out of you will come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.
  19. Luke 2:4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David.
  20. Luke 2:5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child.
  21. Luke 2:7 …and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.
  22. Luke 2:10-12 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.
  23. Luke 2:13-14 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
  24. Luke 2:15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”
  25. MERRY CHRISTMAS! Romans 8:1 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.   
This could spur some interesting questions from my 5 and 7 year old about virgin birth.  We'll see how it goes.  I hope it spurs good discussion about Jesus' identity.

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