A Jesus Christmas: Explore God's Amazing Plan for Christmas

by Barbara Reaoch

Overview

Explore God's amazing plan for Christmas with this family devotional for Advent.

Right from the beginning, the serpent lied to Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden – and he has been lying ever since. But right from the beginning, God told us his amazing plan to send Jesus.

Each of the 25 readings looks at one of the serpent's lies from Genesis 3, and then shows how the glorious truth of Christmas beats it every time! There is even space for each family member to make their own notes.

So get each family member a copy of A Jesus Christmas and a Bible, and find ten minutes a day in December to look at God's word together and dwell on the good news of Christmas.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781784982270
Publisher:	The Good Book Company
Publication date:	10/01/2018
Pages:	96
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.24(d)
Age Range:	4 - 11 Years

About the Author

Barbara Reaoch was Bible Study Fellowship’s Director of the Children’s Division for many years. She is the author of A Jesus Christmas, A Better Than Anything Christmas and A Jesus Easter. She loved God, her husband, their family… and writing gospel-centered children’s materials. Barbara went to be with Jesus in August 2024.

Table of Contents

Before You Begin 7

Some Useful Bible Words 9

Dec 1st God's Plan for Christmas 11

Dec 2nd Like the Stars in the Sky 14

Dec 3rd A Promised Child 17

Dec 4th A Stairway to God 20

Dec 5th The Only Truly Good Person 23

Dec 6th The Passover Lamb 26

Dec 7th Life-Giving Bread 29

Dec 8th God's True Tent 32

Dec 9th Ruth's Son's Son's Son's… Son 35

Dec 10th The Forever King 38

Dec 11th The King Who Understands Us 41

Dec 12th Born to Die 44

Dec 13th God with Us 47

Dec 14th Mary's Child 50

Dec 15th True Happiness 53

Dec 16th We Live for Jesus 56

Dec 17th Preparing the Path 59

Dec 18th The Real Jesus 62

Dec 19th The Angel's Message for All 65

Dec 20th The Best Words Ever 68

Dec 21st Simeon Sees His Savior 71

Dec 22nd God Hears Us 74

Dec 23rd The Truth about Jesus 77

Dec 24th Jesus Came to Win 80

Dec 25th A Jesus Christmas 83

Extra Journaling Space 88

Editorial Reviews

It is a special joy to commend Barbara Reaoch’s wonderful devotional book. It’s the world’s best story of all time—the story of Jesus’ love for all of us, including the youngest person on the planet. Barbara presents the key truths of the gospel. She doesn’t get technical or above the vocabulary of keen young audiences. She has worked with children around the world for many wonderful years. May the blessing of God accompany this timely work to the honor and glory of his name.

Walter C. Kaiser Jr. (President Emeritus

For many of us, young and old, the anticipation of Christmas Day is one of the most enjoyable parts of the festive season. "A Jesus Christmas" reminds us that the anticipation of that first Christmas was far greater. From the moment sin entered the world, we were faced with a problem that only God could fix. This book reminds children, and parents, of how the Old Testament narrative could only ever be fulfilled in the arrival of the Messiah. "A Jesus Christmas" is a beautiful way for whole families to gather together around God’s Word and discover why Christmas is ultimately a reminder of God’s great and loving plans for humanity.

Chris Cipollone (Author of Down

"A Jesus Christmas" is a wonderful book for parents who want to help children see the big picture of the gospel. Full of rich and interactive devotionals, it will open the door into family conversations that celebrate the glory of Christ during Christmastime—and beyond.

Scott James (Pediatric Doctor

In A Jesus Christmas, Barbara Reaoch introduces children to the amazing truth that God planned the first Christmas long before Jesus was born. Barbara takes us on a journey through the Scriptures showing us the signposts that point to the coming Savior and its fulfillment on the first Christmas Day. An excellent family Christmas book with a powerful gospel message.

Marty Machowski (Family pastor; author of The Ology

Barb Reaoch has provided families with a unique interactive Christmas devotional starting with God’s promise in the Garden and continuing in a logical progression to the incarnation. Coming from a strong inductive Bible-study background, she has intentionally encouraged the development of good Bible-study skills for the whole family. Interspersed among the teaching in "A Jesus Christmas," children read directly from biblical texts and answer text-related questions. In addition to informing the mind, Barb has provided an opportunity for engaging in application of the truths learned and for families to make Christ the center of their holiday celebration.

Sally Michael (Author and Co-Founder of Truth78)

With every Christmas becoming more commercialized, parents are earnestly seeking new ways to make the true story of Christmas much more clear to their children. One glance through this remarkable book tells me that "A Jesus Christmas" is just what mothers and fathers are looking for. What a great family project this is, providing guide points for discussion, age-appropriate activities, and "homework" for every child. I highly recommend this book as a practical and powerful way to keep Jesus Christ and his Word at the very center of your family’s Christmas.

Joni Eareckson Tada (Joni and Friends International Disability Center)

As a pastor and a father of young children, I'm always on the lookout for good devotional materials for children. A Jesus Christmas by Barbara Reaoch is an answer to that pursuit. She does a wonderful job helping us to center our gaze on Jesus during a season of the year when it's so easy to focus on ourselves. I recommend families everywhere to get it, study it with your kids, and remind one another of the reason for the season.

Dave Furman (Senior Pastor of Redeemer Church of Dubai; author of Being There: How to Love

With its focus on the good news of Christ, A Jesus Christmas is the perfect gift about the Perfect Gift. This easy-to-use, 25-day advent devotional will engage children and families with interactive questions and space for creative journaling. Barbara Reaoch wisely guides even young readers through the story of redemption, always stopping at signposts along the way that point the heart to Jesus.

Champ Thornton (Author of The Radical Book for Kids)

Barbara Reaoch's book on Christmas stands out because it helps us see that Old Testament promises are fulfilled in the Christmas story. Christ's birth isn't an isolated event but fits with the fabric of all of biblical revelation. I also love the questions which provoke readers to dig out answers from the Scriptures for themselves. I predict A Jesus Christmas will be read by many because it is biblically faithful and accessible to all. (Southern Baptist Theological Seminary)

Barbara Reaoch has written a fine series of family devotions for the Christmas season. These daily studies are interactive, instructive, and faithful to Scripture. If you have young children in your home, and you want to make this Christmas more of a “Jesus Christmas” than last year, try this little book by this experienced children’s teacher.

Donald S. Whitney (Professor of Biblical Spirituality and Associate Dean at The Southern Baptist The

"A Jesus Christmas" is a wonderful book for parents who want to help children see the big picture of the gospel. Full of rich and interactive devotionals, it will open the door into family conversations that celebrate the glory of Christ during Christmastime—and beyond.

Scott James (Author of The Expected One and Mission Accomplished

With its focus on the good news of Christ, A Jesus Christmas is the perfect gift about the Perfect Gift. This easy-to-use, 25-day advent devotional will engage children and families with interactive questions and space for creative journaling. Barbara Reaoch wisely guides even young readers through the story of redemption, always stopping at signposts along the way that point the heart to Jesus.

Champ Thornton (Pastor and author of The Radical Book for Kids

"A Jesus Christmas" is a wonderful book for parents who want to help children see the big picture of the gospel. Full of rich and interactive devotionals, it will open the door into family conversations that celebrate the glory of Christ during Christmastime—and beyond.

Scott James (Elder at The Church at Brook Hills

Barbara Reaoch's book on Christmas stands out because it helps us see that Old Testament promises are fulfilled in the Christmas story. Christ's birth isn't an isolated event but fits with the fabric of all of biblical revelation. I also love the questions which provoke readers to dig out answers from the Scriptures for themselves. I predict A Jesus Christmas will be read by many because it is biblically faithful and accessible to all.

Tom Schreiner (James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation and Associate Dean

As a pastor and a father of young children, I'm always on the lookout for good devotional materials for children. A Jesus Christmas by Barbara Reaoch is an answer to that pursuit. She does a wonderful job helping us to center our gaze on Jesus during a season of the year when it's so easy to focus on ourselves. I recommend families everywhere to get it, study it with your kids, and remind one another of the reason for the season.

Dave Furman (Senior Pastor

In A Jesus Christmas, Barbara Reaoch introduces children to the amazing truth that God planned the first Christmas long before Jesus was born. Barbara takes us on a journey through the Scriptures showing us the signposts that point to the coming Savior and its fulfillment on the first Christmas Day. An excellent family Christmas book with a powerful gospel message.

Marty Machowski (Pastor and author of The Ology

It is a special joy to commend Barbara Reaoch’s wonderful devotional book. It’s the world’s best story of all time—the story of Jesus’ love for all of us, including the youngest person on the planet. Barbara presents the key truths of the gospel. She doesn’t get technical or above the vocabulary of keen young audiences. She has worked with children around the world for many wonderful years. May the blessing of God accompany this timely work to the honor and glory of his name.

Walter C. Kaiser