How much time do you have tonight?
All three paths are shown: 15 minutes, then more for 30, then more for 60.
- 15 min
Read the verse
“And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.”
— John 1:14 (KJV) - 15 min
Sing
Let Every Heart Give Thanks — from 31 Days of Christmas Hymns. Play it once, then sing the chorus together.
- 15 min
Pray together
Lord Jesus, You are the Word who became one of us and lived among us. Thank You for coming so close. Help us to know You better in the new year. Amen.
- 15 min
Do one thing
Read John 1:14 together and say it from memory by bedtime.
- 30 min
The story
The Word was with God — read John 1:1–14 together.
- 30 min
Print
- 60 min
Together: The Word made flesh
On December 27, read John 1:1–14 and sing The Word Was With God.
- 60 min
Talk about it
- What does it mean that the Word became flesh?
- Why did God come as a baby and not as a grown-up king?
- 60 min
Light a candle
Light all four candles and the white Christ candle in the middle. How to keep the wreath.
Then light a candle for someone you carry in your heart on Light a Candle Together.
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