{"id":5893,"date":"2023-11-14T10:44:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-14T17:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wonderink.org\/?p=5030"},"modified":"2023-10-31T13:19:23","modified_gmt":"2023-10-31T19:19:23","slug":"jesus-family-tree-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wonderink.org\/jesus-family-tree-series\/","title":{"rendered":"New Wonder Ink Series: Jesus Family Tree + Christmas Tree Jubilee Event"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Every person has a unique origin story. Jesus is no exception! This Christmas series explores Jesus\u2019 family line beginning with God\u2019s promise to Abraham and continuing through the faith of a foreigner named Ruth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Later, a young man named David, son of Jesse, great-grandson of Ruth, is anointed king of Israel. Prophets foretell the Savior\u2019s coming through Jesse\u2019s offspring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p> This Christmas season, let us be anxiously longing and itching with excitement for Jesus\u2019 return!&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once Jesus is born, God\u2019s plan for Jesus\u2019 family line is confirmed by a devout man at the temple and a prophetess. Through it all, God has a unique plan that He carries out for the salvation of all people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"The Jesus Family Tree Series Overview Video (formerly known as the CML Video)\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/836592313?h=167458b7c3&amp;dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jesus Family Tree Series Invitation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Close your eyes and remember Christmas as a kid. Recall how anticipation built up throughout the season, leaving you too excited and giddy to even sleep on Christmas Eve. Remember the joy and delight of Christmas morning when your anticipation was finally rewarded. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For many of us, everything we\u2019d been excited for finally came true!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I believe God gave us the Christmas season to mirror what the children of Israel felt over so many years waiting for the Messiah. But unlike Christmas, which comes at the same time every year, God\u2019s people had no idea when the Savior would show up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They held anticipatory excitement and anxious longing in their hands at the same time. God, we believe You\u2019ll show up! \u2026 So, when will You show up?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the nature of faith\u2014belief in the face of uncertain circumstances. God worked through people of faith to build the Messiah\u2019s family tree. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Abraham trusted God\u2019s promise for a family. Ruth chose faithfulness over fear. Jesse learned that God had much bigger plans for his son, David, than he could have ever dreamed! Joseph believed God had done the impossible. And Anna and Simeon joyfully proclaimed the completion of God\u2019s plan in the person of Jesus.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have the benefit of Christmas being in our past. But even though the wait for the Messiah is over, we, God\u2019s children, still look for His return. 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Children discover they are Known by God, Loved by Jesus, and Led by the Holy Spirit.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Christmas Tree Jubilee Event Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Christmas Tree Jubilee<\/strong> is a family event that is filled with Christmas fun, including Ornament Stations and activities, as well as a large group teaching and worship experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These activities and experiences will take kids on a journey through the family tree of Jesus from the Old Testament to the birth of Jesus in the New Testament. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event kit is digital and customizable, and it includes everything you need to host the event: graphics, promotional materials, a teaching video, a supply list, volunteer roles, decorating tips, and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Christmas Tree Jubilee Event Promo Video\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/836587121?h=fbf3ae910a&amp;dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check Out These Helpful Resources!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/wonderink.org\/try-wonder-ink-childrens-curriculum-free\/\" target=\"_blank\">Top 10 Reasons to Try Wonder Ink Children\u2019s Curriculum for Free<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/wonderink.org\/kids-faith-formation-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\">What If We\u2019re Failing Kids at Faith Formation? 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