‘Twas the Night
William Dean
Children Ages 4-7
This book takes the framework of the classic ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas and tells the true story of that night – the birth of the Savior.
Questions Just for Fun
If you were one of the shepherds, who would you have told first about the birth of Jesus?
Questions to Think Critically and Biblically
The first line in the book says, “Twas the night before Christmas and all through the land, not a creature suspected that God became man.” What does John 1:11-14 reveal about God becoming man?
Discussion Guide - Discuss how Jesus, the Word, became flesh (human) and dwelt among us so that all who received Him could become children of God.
When describing Jesus’s birth, the book says, “And then it was over, His cry split the night. Our darkness was driven away by His light.” What does John 1:9-10 reveal about Jesus?
Discussion Guide - Discuss how Jesus is the true light because He is fully God and completely without sin. He came to rescue us from our sin.
In the book, Mary told the shepherds, “Call Him Jesus. He’ll save us from sin.” What does 2 Corinthians 5:21 reveal about Jesus rescuing us from our sin?
Discussion Guide - Discuss how Jesus became sin (He took our sin upon Himself on the cross) so that we might become the righteousness of God.
Bonus Question - If you have taken your child through Foundation Biblical Worldview Curriculum, ask, “What is sin?”
Discussion Guide - Review the truth covered in Unit 4, Lessons 4 and 5. Discuss how sin is missing the mark, and how Jesus hit the mark for us. Review the games played in each lesson and the memory verse.
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