December 15

Day 15 | Prophets

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Many years before Jesus was born, people called prophets would bring God’s message to the people of Israel. The prophets reminded the people of what God wanted them to do. God wanted them to understand who He was and trust Him in the way they lived their lives. The prophets told the people to worship only the one true God.

The prophets also reminded people that God had promised a Savior. They also gave the people hope that no matter how bad things might be here on earth, God had not forgotten them. God was going to send a child who would grow to be the world’s Savior. God gave the prophets many clues to share with His people about the Savior so the people would recognize Him when He came.

The rose ornament symbolizes the prophets’ love and devotion for God.

Talk About:
• What “clues” about Jesus do you get in the Isaiah 9:2-7 passage?
• God’s Word speaks to us today. What truths from God’s Word gives you hope in your walk with God?

Prayer: Father God, thank You for giving us Your Word and speaking to us through it.

Age-Focused Discussion

Preschool
• Who were the prophets and what was their job?
• Who was the “child” that Isaiah was talking about in our verse? 

Elementary
• What kinds of things did the prophets tell the people about God?
• What special promise about Himself did God give His people?
• Why is it important that Jesus is both God and human?

Middle and High School
• What do you think it means that Jesus is called “Wonderful Counselor”?
• Why do you think Jesus is called “Mighty God”?
• How does it make you feel to know that Jesus is the “Prince of Peace”? 

Gospel Conversation
Isaiah was proclaiming that God was going to send a child who would be the Savior of the world. And when Jesus was born, that promise came true. Isaiah’s words show us that Jesus is both fully God and fully man. Only someone perfect could take that punishment for our sins. Since Jesus is God, He’s perfect and powerful enough to save us. And since he became human, He could take our place and die for us.