29 December - 4 January 2014
Worship Together
29 December - 4 January 2014
Christmas 1
Matthew 2.13-23Joseph and Mary flee to Egypt with the child to escape from Herod, who wants to destroy any possible rivals. This, says Matthew, will fulfil the words of the prophet, ‘Out of Egypt have I called my son’.
Out of Egypt
This week’s reading, Matthew 2.13-23, provides an opportunity to:
- identify Jesus as a new hope (AAA & CYP)
- recognise that Jesus is found in unexpected places (AAA & CYP)
- recognise the vulnerability of Jesus’ humanity (AAA; CYP)
- consider how we carry Christmas into the reality of ‘back to normal’. (AAA; CYP)
Lectionary Bible readings for RCL Christmas 1
Isaiah 63.7-9
Psalm 148
Hebrews 2.10-18
Matthew 2.13-23
This week's session plans
Ready-to-go complete sessions
29 December - 4 January 2014
Children & YouthFind more resources on these readings
- Alternative thread sermon notes
- Christmas 1 focused on Matthew 2.13-23 (2010)
- Christmas 1 focused on Matthew 2.13-23 (2007)
- Christmas 1 focused on Matthew 2.13-23 (2004)