Sunday, December 4, 2022

2nd Sunday of Advent: Our Need to Change (A) 4

Key Passage

This is the one [John the Baptist] of whom the prophet Isaiah spoke when he said, "The voice of one crying out in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight." (Matthew 3:3)

Questions

Adults: What do you need to change so that others can learn from watching you that Christ walks among us?

Children: What could you do so that others will see in you what it means to follow Jesus?

Readings

Second Reading • Prayer of Encouragement

Romans 15:4-9 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Psalm

Psalms 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

First Reading • The Rule of Emmanuel

Isaiah 11:1-10 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Related activities & tools

Praying by Number series: Praying by Number - Volume 1: 20 Creative Prayer Lessons & Activities
- Chapter 7: Gifts of the Spirit • p.25-28 • 1 Cor 12:8-10; Is 11:1-3
52 Interactive Bible Stories: A Collection of Action, Echo, Rhythm, and Syllable Stories
- Chapter 19: Isaiah: God’s Promised Gift • p.33 • Is 9:2-7, 11:1-9
Learning Centers series: Learning Centers for Confirmation
- Chapter 8: You Receive Special Gifts • p.36-38 • Is 11:2
Coloring Creations 2: 52 More Creative Bible Lessons
- Chapter 24: God’s Promise • p.52-53 • Is 11:1-6, 35:3-10

Gospel • John the Baptist

Matthew 3:1-12 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Related activities & tools

52 Interactive Bible Stories: A Collection of Action, Echo, Rhythm, and Syllable Stories
- Chapter 25: John the Baptist: Messenger of the Messiah • p.40 • Jn 1:19-34; Mt 3:1-17; Mk 1:1-11; Lk 3:1-20
Wows series: Sciency-Fun WOWS! Ages 3-7: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons
- Chapter 7: John Baptizes Jesus » How Are They Alike? • p.22-23 • Mt 3; Lk 3:21-22
LearningCycles series: A Voice Crying in the Wilderness: Creative Activities for Teaching about John the Baptist
- Chapter 1: Art Workshop • p.13-16 • Lk 1:1-80, 3:1-21; Mt 3:1-17
- Chapter 2: Publishing Workshop • p.17-19 • Lk 1:1-80, 3:1-21; Mt 3:1-17
- Chapter 3: Drama Workshop • p.20-25 • Lk 1:1-80, 3:1-21; Mt 3:1-17
- Chapter 4: Movie Workshop • p.26-27 • Lk 1:1-80, 3:1-21; Mt 3:1-17
- Chapter 5: Story Workshop • p.28-31 • Lk 1:1-80, 3:1-21; Mt 3:1-17
- Chapter 6: Kitchen Workshop • p.32-36 • Lk 1:1-80, 3:1-21; Mt 3:1-17
- Chapter 7: Music Workshop • p.37 • Lk 1:1-80, 3:1-21; Mt 3:1-17
Wows series: Makerific WOWS! Ages 3-7: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts
- Chapter 7: John Baptizes Jesus » Proud Father Paintings • p.22-25 • Mt 3; Lk 3:21-22
Wows series: Sciency-Fun WOWS! Ages 8-12: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons
- Chapter 7: John Baptizes Jesus » Part the Pepper • p.22-23 • Mt 3; Lk 3:21-22
Wows series: Makerific WOWS! Ages 8-12: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts
- Chapter 7: John Baptizes Jesus » Dotted Doves • p.28-31 • Mt 3; Lk 3:21-22
Big Picture Bible Crafts: 101 Simple and Amazing Crafts to Help Teach Children the Bible
- Chapter 61: Jesus Is Baptized • p.139-140 • Mt 3:1-17; Mk 1:1-11; Lk 3:1-22; Jn 1:19-34
Learning Centers series: Learning Centers for Advent & Lent
- Advent • Chapter 4: Prepare the Way for Jesus • p.16-18 • Mt 3:1-6
Fun Bible Skits 2: Ready-to-Go Scripts & Activities
- Chapter 11: John the Baptist and Jesus • p.35-37 • Mt 3:1-15