Heroes of Christmas: The Angels
Don’t overlook these heavenly messengers this Christmas season. Lean in to listen as they reveal the wonder of God’s unfolding plan.
Heroes of Christmas: Joseph
We don’t know much about Joseph, but here’s what we do know and a few lessons we can learn from him.
Heroes of Christmas: Mary
In our attempt to focus on Jesus, have we rushed past other characters in the Christmas story? This article focuses on what we can learn from Mary.
Who Were the Magi and Why Do They Matter?
Here’s what we know about the Magi or “Wise Men”, what we don’t, and a few lessons teenagers can learn from their presence in the Christmas story.
Building an Advent/Christmas Series for Youth Group with Simplicity and Depth
Let’s not be so clever about building our Christmas/Advent series that we’ve lost the plot. Here are three ways youth groups can study Christmas and Advent while keeping Jesus’ birth central.
Five Ways to Observe Christmas Afresh
Here are five ways to approach Advent and Christmas in your student ministry afresh, as either a one-off Christmas message or an Advent series.
YPT Podcast Episode 48: Avoiding Heresy at Christmas (Todd Miles)
As you prepare for Advent season, it’s absolutely essential to teach rightly about both the Person and the Work of Jesus Christ.
Christmas… When it’s NOT the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
If we only talk about Christmas joy and happiness then our students who are struggling will miss an important perspective on Christmas… why Jesus was born at all.
Teaching Students the Theology of Christmas
With Students’ senses already prepared by the Advent season, we can help students dive into the rich theology of Christmas. Here are a few great truths to put Jesus and the gospel front-and-center with students during the Christmas season.
Where Was Jesus Born: A Barn, Cave, or House
As students grow increasingly skeptical about the truth of Christmas, it’s important to teach clearly and accurately about what happened surrounding Christ’s birth.