Scripture Reading: 

Luke 2:10-11

Isaiah 9:2

John 1:12

Romans 15:13 

John 16:22

Philippians 2:2 

Psalm 95:1-2

Key Thought: “Real joy isn’t just about feeling it — It’s about living it and sharing the hope of Jesus with everyone.”

1. Bringing hope to the world.

2. Rooting our joy in our relationship with Christ.

3. Holding fast to faith, even in doubt.

4. Persevering through struggles.

5. Sharing joy in community and love.

Clip 1: Introduction to The Grinch: In this clip, we are introduced to the Grinch and discuss why He might hate Christmas, the main one being that his heart was two sizes too small.

Clip 2: The Book Of Who: In this scene, Cindy proposes the idea at the annual Whobilation that The Grinch should be the holiday Cheermeister. The Mayor then uses a verse from the Book Of Who to prove why The Grinch shouldn't receive the award. Then, Cindy returns with another verse stating that the award should go to the soul that needs it most.

Clip 3: The Grinch Steals Christmas: The Grinch plans to steal Christmas from Whoville.

Clip 4: Proud of Cindy: In this scene, the Mayor blames everything on The Grinch and tells Cindy that she should be ashamed. Her Dad then says he is proud of Cindy because she can see what Christmas is really about.

Clip 5: A Change of Heart: The Grinch stands ready to destroy all the gifts. But then he hears singing from Whoville. This is when he realizes that Christmas is never about the gifts but rather about the love shared.

Clip 6: I Stole Your Christmas: The Grinch returns to bring back the gifts, apologizes for his actions, and claims that he did it to make up for something that happened to him long ago.

For Our Good:

God Speaks: What is the Lord saying to you?

Personal Reflections: In light of what Jesus has said to you, how might you live differently? Who needs you to share this message with them?

Family Resource: www.mustangnaz.org/advent Daily Devotionals

FOR GOOD Prayer Emphasis: Pray every day this week at 4 PM.