God's Indescribable Gift - Childrens Ministry Basics

As children begin to make their way in the world, they encounter the good, the bad, and the ugly. Sadly, some children face more trials and tragedies than others. Millions of children are victims of violence, exploitation, and abuse. More than a third of the world’s children live in grinding poverty. But the greatest catastrophe of all is that many children don’t know the extraordinary, glorious, unbridled, beautiful, astonishing love of Jesus.

The greatest catastrophe of all is that many children don't know the extraordinary, glorious, unbridled, beautiful, astonishing love of Jesus. Share on X

The reason for the Christmas season is Jesus. It’s because of His astronomical love for children (and youth and adults) everywhere in every situation in every era that Jesus stepped down from heaven and entered the world.

Jesus (the second person of the Trinity) could have entered the world any way He wanted. He could have come as an adult at the head of a conquering army, but He came as a baby, helpless and needy.

While very little is recorded in the Bible about Jesus’ childhood, we shouldn’t overlook that, as a child, He aligned Himself with children. Why would He do this? Because He wants every child of every tribe and tongue and people to fall head over heels in love with Him, and to live for Him with wholehearted abandon.

Jesus wants every child of every tribe and tongue and people to fall head over heels in love with Him, and to live for Him with wholehearted abandon. Share on X

The fact that Jesus would become a baby and then a child is simply without parallel in any other faith. This is the good news for every child – Jesus came into the world as a baby to be one of us! He gladly made Himself nothing (cf. Philippians 2:7) in order to be everything every child needs Him to be. And because of the incarnation, children rich or poor, in good or bad circumstances, can give thanks “to God for his indescribable gift!” 2 Corinthians 9:15.

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Summary

Children around the world face numerous challenges, including poverty, abuse, and neglect, but the greatest tragedy is that many do not know the love of Jesus. The Christmas season reminds us that Jesus came into the world not as a powerful adult, but as a helpless baby, aligning Himself with children to show His immense love for them. His incarnation is a unique and powerful message for every child, offering the hope that Jesus is everything they need, regardless of their circumstances. This profound truth encourages children everywhere to love Jesus and live for Him wholeheartedly.

FAQ 1. Why did Jesus come into the world as a baby?

Jesus came into the world as a baby to fully identify with humanity and demonstrate God’s love for people of every age, including children. Through His incarnation, Jesus experienced human life from infancy onward, making Him the perfect Saviour who understands our joys, struggles, and needs. His birth at Christmas reveals God’s plan to bring salvation and hope to the world.

FAQ 2. What does Christmas teach children about Jesus?

Christmas teaches children that Jesus is God’s greatest gift to the world. His birth shows God’s extraordinary love and His desire for every child to know Him personally. The Christmas story reminds families that Jesus came not only to be born in a manger but to rescue sinners, offer eternal life, and invite children into a lifelong relationship with Him.

FAQ 3. Why is the birth of Jesus important for children?

The birth of Jesus is important for children because it demonstrates that God values and loves them deeply. By entering the world as a child, Jesus identified with children and showed that they have an important place in God’s kingdom. His life, death, and resurrection offer every child the opportunity to experience God’s forgiveness, love, and the hope of eternal life.

2 Corinthians 4:5