Sunday, November 27

THE LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE:

Have one member of the family light the first candle.  The candle of Hope!

READ:

REFLECTION TIME:

Talk about these questions with your family or group.

Kids:

• What is one of your favorite Christmas memories about another family member? 
• Have you ever been totally embarrassed by your family during the holidays? 
• What do you think about Jesus having some really embarrassing people in His family?



Teens & Adults:

• Would you have included the notorious people in Jesus’ lineage if you were Matthew?
• How do you feel about Jesus coming into this family tree containing outright wicked
• people?
• Have you ever felt unworthy of grace? 
• What does this lineage tell us about Jesus’ view on unworthiness?

DAILY PRAYER: