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Heroes of Christmas: Joseph
Christmas Mike McGarry 12/11/24 Christmas Mike McGarry 12/11/24

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.

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Who Were the Magi and Why Do They Matter?
Christmas Bryan Barrineau 11/29/23 Christmas Bryan Barrineau 11/29/23

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.

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Building an Advent/Christmas Series for Youth Group with Simplicity and Depth
Christmas, Advent, Youth Group at the Holidays Joseph Bradley 11/22/23 Christmas, Advent, Youth Group at the Holidays Joseph Bradley 11/22/23

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.

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YPT Podcast Episode 48: Avoiding Heresy at Christmas (Todd Miles)
Podcast Mike McGarry 10/31/23 Podcast Mike McGarry 10/31/23

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. 

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The Death of Calvary
Gospel Joseph Bradley 4/13/23 Gospel Joseph Bradley 4/13/23

The Death of Calvary

A stirring gospel-poem about the unlikely Lamb who reigns.

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Why do we Celebrate Christmas on December 25th?
Bible Study, Christmas Mike McGarry 12/7/22 Bible Study, Christmas Mike McGarry 12/7/22

Why do we Celebrate Christmas on December 25th?

Why do Christians celebrate Jesus’ birth on December 25th, and what can we learn from the reasoning for this traditional date?

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Teaching Christology and the Incarnation at Christmas
Theology, Christmas Mike McGarry 11/23/22 Theology, Christmas Mike McGarry 11/23/22

Teaching Christology and the Incarnation at Christmas

Digging into Christology and the Hypostatic Union can help youth workers teach about the Incarnation at Christmas with renewed awe and wonder.

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Teaching Students About the Atonement
Theology Joseph Bradley 3/21/22 Theology Joseph Bradley 3/21/22

Teaching Students About the Atonement

Teaching students about the Day of Atonement is a meaningful way to help them understand the meaning of the cross and the message of the gospel.

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Teaching Students the Theology of Christmas
Youth Ministry Jason Engle 12/9/21 Youth Ministry Jason Engle 12/9/21

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.

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Where Was Jesus Born: A Barn, Cave, or House
Bible Study, Christmas Mike McGarry 12/6/21 Bible Study, Christmas Mike McGarry 12/6/21

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.

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