Day 3: Bethlehem
Verses: Luke 2:1-5
Back Then: The city of Bethlehem was where David was from. God promised King David that He would establish his family to rule forever. Jesus’ earthly father and mother both were descendants of David. It wasn’t fun for pregnant Mary to make the trip to Bethlehem, but it reminds us that God always keeps His promises, and it also helps identify Jesus as the Messiah.
Today: We can trust that God will keep His promises even when things aren’t fun. Hard things in life might be part of God’s plan.
Family Talk: Parents, share with your kids where all you have lived and where their family lineage is from.
Painting Help: The city needs to go right where the skyline and land meet on the right hand side. After you paint the city black (or another dark color), you can put a few yellow or white blocks to indicate windows just to add a little flair.