REJOICE
No other person in history has ever had as many songs written about His birth as Jesus of Nazareth. Not even close.
Yet, the very first songs of Advent were not composed by Bach or Handel, nor were they called “Silent Night” or “Joy to the World.” The very first songs about the birth of our Savior were recorded in the Gospel of Luke and were sung by 1st century Jews: Mary, Zechariah, and Simeon as well as a stunning angelic choir whose sound must have been out of this world!
Rejoice is a four-week Bible study exploring the very first songs around the birth of Jesus. This journal includes daily readings and SOAP verses, devotions to aid in understanding, reflection questions, and encouragement from women around the world. Perfect for personal or small group study, Rejoice will encourage us to join in with others in praising Jesus as we meditate on the very first Christmas.
REJOICE KID’S JOURNAL
Have you ever wondered why we do so much singing during the Advent season? The very first songs of Advent were not composed by Bach or Handel, nor were they called “Silent Night” or “Joy to the World.” The very first songs about the birth of our Savior were recorded in the Gospel of Luke and were sung by 1st-century Jews: Mary, Zechariah, Simeon, as well as a stunning angelic choir whose sound must have been out of this world!
We know why we sing at Christmas. God Himself has come to us! He left heaven and came into our lost world because He loves us.
We will spend four weeks listening to these devout Jews and to the angels express their joy at the birth of the long-awaited Messiah. Designed as a companion study with Rejoice, this Love God Greatly study journal contains a four-week reading plan with daily readings and SOAP pages. Also included are daily devotions, weekly activity pages, and parent’s connection pages. We hope you and your child will join us for Rejoice and Rejoice for Kids as we intentionally create space for God to fill during the season of Advent.
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