God So Loved The World
Sign Language / Motions For The Song “God So Loved The World.”
John 3:16-17 NKJV
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.”
Birth Of Jesus
Memory Verse
John 2:15 NKJV
“And they came with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in a manger.”
Bible Truth
Jesus was born in humble surroundings.
Bible Text:
John 2:15
John 1:1
Genesis 1:1
John 1:14
Luke 1:30-35
Luke 1:38
Luke 2:1-7
Luke 2:8-14
Luke 2:15-18
Luke 2: 21-22
Luke 2:25-32
Luke 2:35-38
Luke 1:80
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Jesus was with God from the beginning, at creation. He helped create the entire world, including the earth, and everything on it. Jesus is “the Word.”
John 1:1 NKJV
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
Genesis 1:1 NKJV
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.”
Jesus was the most important person who ever lived on earth because He is the only person who was 100% human (man) and 100% God. Sometimes we call this the Incarnation, which means God came to be with us.
John 1:14 NKJV
“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.”
In John 1:14 the Bible says that Jesus was made flesh and dwelt among us. That means that Jesus, the second person of the trinity, came to live with us on earth. He willingly left His home in heaven with God the Father to come to this world because He knew that people needed a way of salvation – they needed a way to be restored into a right relationship with God.
John 14:6 NKJV
“Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.”
People in many parts of the world celebrate Jesus’ birth on December 25. They call it Christmas. However, that is not the true date of Jesus’ birth. Most likely Jesus was born in the fall. The Bible tells us that the sheep were still in the field when Jesus was born. The sheep were not in the fields during the winter months.
Angel Appears To Mary
Luke 1:30-35 NKJV
“Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.
And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus.
He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David.
And He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there will be no end.”
Then Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I do not know a man?”
And the angel answered and said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God.”
God sent an angel named Gabriel to appear to Mary in the city of Nazareth in Galilee. Mary was a young woman who was engaged to marry Joseph, a carpenter of Nazareth. Both Mary and Joseph were of the family of King David. The angel Gabriel, spoke to Mary and told her that she was favored by God. The Holy Spirit would overshadow her and place within her Jesus, the Son of God, the Light of the World. Mary gladly accepted the words of the angel because she was a faithful servant of the Lord. Then the angel disappeared.
Luke 1:38 NKJV
“Then Mary said, “Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her.”
Joseph and Mary went to Bethlehem for a census when Mary was almost ready to have her baby. After arriving in Bethlehem Joseph and Mary could not find a room in the inn because of the large number of visitors to the town. All Joseph could find was a stable behind the inn. While staying in the stable Jesus was born.
Luke 2:1-7 NKJV
“And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered.
This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria.
So all went to be registered, everyone to his own city.
Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David,
to be registered with Mary, his bethrothed wife, who was with child.
So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered.
And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.”
Angels Appear To Shepherds
Luke 2:8-14 NKJV
“Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid.
Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people.
For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.”
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying:
“Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, and goodwill toward men!”
The night Jesus was born an angel of the Lord appeared to shepherds in a field watching sheep. The shepherds were afraid when they saw the angel, but the angel told them not to be afraid. Then the angel told them about the birth of Jesus, the Messiah. Other angels joined the one angel and they began to sing unto God.
Luke 2:15-18 NKJV
“So it was, when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, that the shepherds said to one another, “Let us now go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us.”
And they came with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in a manger.
Now when they had seen Him, they made wildly known the saying which was told them concerning this Child.
And all those who heard it marveled at those things which were told them by the shepherds.”
After the angels returned to heaven, the shepherds ran all the way to the village and found baby Jesus lying in the manger. They fell on their knees before Jesus, and worshipped Him. Then the shepherds went out and made widely known what was told to them. They were so excited to tell everyone that they had seen the Messiah with their own eyes. All those who heard it marveled at those things which were told to them by the shepherds. Afterwards the shepherds returned to their flocks of sheep, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told to them.
Jesus Is Dedicated
When Jesus was eight days old Mary and Joseph took Him to the temple in Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord.
Luke 2: 21-22 NKJV
“And when eight days were completed for the circumcision of the Child, His name was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before He was conceived in the womb.
Now when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were completed, they brought Him to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord”
At the temple, Simeon, a very righteous man, and Anna, who was a devoted servant of God knew who Jesus was the moment they saw Him. God had revealed to them that Jesus was the Messiah through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Luke 2:25-32 NKJV
“And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the Consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
So he came by the Spirit into the temple. And when the parents brought in the Child Jesus, to do for Him according to the custom of the law,
he took Him up in his arms and blessed God and said:
“Lord, now You are letting Your servant depart in peace, According to Your word;
For my eyes have seen Your salvation
Which You have prepared before the face of all peoples,
A light to bring revelation to the Gentiles, And the glory of Your people Israel.”
Luke 2:35-38 NKJV
“Now there was one, Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was of a great age, and had lived with a husband seven years from her virginity;
and this woman was a widow of about eighty-four years, who did not depart from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. And coming in that instant she gave thanks to the Lord, and spoke of Him to all those who looked for redemption in Jerusalem.”
After His dedication, Mary and Joseph returned home with their new baby, Baby Jesus. Jesus grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon Him.
Luke 1:80 NKJV
“So the child grew and became strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his manifestation to Israel.”
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Camp Challenge
Mary and Joseph surrendered their lives to God. They surrendered their dreams, goals, and desires for that of God.
Have you surrendered your life to God?
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Prayer Points
Ask to be restored into a right relationship with God.
Ask God to help you celebrate His birth the way He desires.
Ask God to help you accept the plans that He has for You.
Ask God to help you surrender all to Him.
Ask God to help your life be worship unto Him.
Ask God to help you to make widely known who He is and what He has done for you.
Ask God to help you believe in His promises.
Ask God to help you be a devoted servant to Him.
Ask God to help you grow strong in spirit and to fill you with wisdom.
Jesus’ Childhood
Memory Verse
Luke 2:51 NKJV
“Then He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them, but His mother kept all these things in her heart.”
Bible Truth
Jesus was obedient to His parents.
Bible Text:
Luke 2:51
Matthew 2:1-4
Matthew 2:7-11
Matthew 2:13-14
Matthew 2:15
Luke 2:41-42
Luke 2: 43-47
Luke 2:48-52
Proverbs 20:11
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In honor of His birth, Jesus was given three gifts from the wise men. These three gifts represented the three “offices” that Jesus would hold. Jesus was a prophet, priest and king. During the Bible time gold was a gift for a king, myrrh was a gift for a prophet, and frankincense was a gift for a priest.
Jesus is the King of Kings.
In addition to being God’s Son, Jesus was a prophet also – He spoke for God.
Jesus is our High Priest – He made the ultimate sacrifice for us.
The Wondrous Star
Matthew 2:1-4 NKJV
“Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.” When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born.”
On the night that Jesus was born wise men who studied the stars discovered a new and wondrous star. These wise men had access to Daniel’s scrolls which contained the prophesy of Jesus.
Seeing the star, they realized a great king had been born. They were so sure that He was the King of Kings that they set out on a journey to find Him. Their journey lasted for several years. Nothing stopped them in their quest to find Him. They didn’t give up searching for Him.
Matthew 2:7-11 NKJV
“Then Herod, when he had secretly called the wise men, determined from them what time the star appeared.
And he sent them to Bethlehem and said, “Go and search carefully for the young Child, and when you have found Him, bring back word to me, that I may come and worship Him also.”
When they heard the king, they departed; and behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over where the young Child was.
When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy.
And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.”
Finally, they arrived at Mary and Joseph’s house. When they saw the young child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshipped Him. Then they presented Him with the gifts that they had brought with them – gold, frankincense and myrrh.
Joseph’s Dream
After the wise men departed, later that night an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. The angel told Joseph to take his family to Egypt and to stay there until he was told to leave. The angel told Joseph that King Herod was looking for Jesus and wanted to kill Him.
Matthew 2:13-14 NKJV
“Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, “Arise, take the young Child and His mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I bring you word; for Herod will seek the young Child to destroy Him.” When he arose, he took the young Child and His mother by night and departed for Egypt”
The family arose immediately that night and departed for Egypt and was there until the death of King Herod, then they returned home. The gifts that the wise men brought to Jesus provided for Joseph to take his family to Egypt in order that the prophecy would be fulfilled and that Jesus would live.
Matthew 2:15 NKJV
“and was there until the death of Herod, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying, “Out of Egypt I called My Son.”
Jesus Grew
Luke 2:41-42 NKJV
“His parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover. And when He was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast.”
Jesus continued to grow in wisdom. Jesus and His parents would go to the temple in Jerusalem for each of the Jewish feast and festivals. The temple was an important part of Jesus’ life. Once when they had went to a Passover celebration in Jerusalem, Jesus amazed the scholars with His wisdom and knowledge of the Scriptures. Jesus was about 12 years old at the time.
Luke 2: 43-47 NKJV
“When they had finished the days, as they returned, the Boy Jesus lingered behind in Jerusalem. And Joseph and His mother did not know it; but supposing Him to have been in the company, they went a day’s journey, and sought Him among their relatives and acquaintances. So when they did not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking Him. Now so it was that after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions. And all who heard Him were astonished at His understanding and answers”
After the feast Mary and Joseph left Jerusalem thinking that Jesus was somewhere among their traveling group. When they didn’t find Him they returned to Jerusalem and searched for Him for 3 days. Finally they found Him in the temple listening to the teachers, asking questions, and teaching them. The priest and scribes in the temple knew there was something different about Jesus. They listened to Jesus explain the scriptures in a way that was way beyond His years.
Luke 2:48-52 NKJV
“So when they saw Him, they were amazed; and His mother said to Him, “Son, why have You done this to us? Look, Your father and I have sought You anxiously.” And He said to them, “Why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father’s business?” But they did not understand the statement which He spoke to them. Then He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them, but His mother kept all these things in her heart. And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.”
When Jesus’ parents found Jesus in the temple He told them that He must be about His Father’s business. From this point on the Bible does not say anything else about Jesus’ childhood.
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Camp Challenge
We must surrender to Jesus’ kingship through salvation and obedience to Him.
We must also be obedient to our parents, just as Jesus was obedient to His parents.
Proverbs 20:11 NKJV
“Even a child is known by his deeds, Whether what he does is pure and right.”
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.Prayer Points
Ask God to help you give your best to Him.
Ask God to help you not give up in your quest for more of Him.
Ask God to help you in your worship unto Him.
Ask God to help you be sensitive to the dreams He gives you.
Ask God to help you to do what He instructs you to do immediately.
Ask God to help you be obedient to Him.
Ask God to help you be obedient to your parents.
Ask God to help you grow in wisdom and knowledge of the Scriptures.
Ask God to help you be about His business.
Ask God to help you surrender to Jesus’ kingship through salvation and obedience to Him.
Jesus’ Preparations For Ministry
Memory Verse
Acts 1:8 NKJV
“But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
Bible Truth
The Holy Spirit gives power to be a witness.
Bible Text:
Acts 1:8
Matthew 3:13-17
Matthew 4:1-11
Matthew 3:16-17
Matthew 28:18-20
John 14:26
Acts 1:8
Luke 11:9-13
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Jesus’ Is Baptized
Matthew 3:13-17 NKJV
“Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. And John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I need to be baptized by You, and are You coming to me?” But Jesus answered and said to him, “Permit it to be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he allowed Him. When He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him. And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”
When Jesus was 30 years old He was baptized in water by His cousin, John the Baptist. As soon as Jesus came op out of the water, the Spirit of God in the form of a dove came down and landed on Jesus. Then a voice was heard from heaven, saying, “This is My Son, whom I love; with Him I am well pleased.”
In the Bible a dove is a symbol of the Holy Spirit, but the Holy Spirit is not a dove. The Holy Spirit is the third person in the Trinity. Jesus was baptized in both water and in the Holy Spirit.
Jesus Is Tempted
Matthew 4:1-11 NKJV
“Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. And when He had fasted forty days and forty nights, afterward He was hungry. Now when the tempter came to Him, he said, “If You are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread.” But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God. ’Then the devil took Him up into the holy city, set Him on the pinnacle of the temple, and said to Him, “If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down. For it is written: ‘He shall give His angels charge over you,’ and, ‘In their hands they shall bear you up, Lest you dash your foot against a stone.’ Jesus
said to him, “It is written again, ‘You shall not tempt the Lord your God.’” Again, the devil took Him up on an exceedingly high mountain, and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. And he said to Him, “All these things I will give You if You will fall down and worship me.” Then Jesus said to him, “Away with you, Satan! For it is written, ‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only you shall serve.’ Then the devil left Him, and behold, angels came and ministered to Him.”
After Jesus was baptized He was led into the wilderness by the Holy Spirit. Jesus prayed and fasted for 40 days and nights in the wilderness. The tempter, Satan, came to Jesus in the wilderness to tempt Him into worshipping him. Each time Satan would try to tempt Jesus, Jesus would answer him with Scripture (the Word of God, the Bible). When Satan stopped tempting Jesus the angels came and helped Him. After the temptation in the wilderness, Jesus began His ministry.
Jesus Is Our Example
Salvation is by God’s grace not by our works. If we accept salvation through Jesus’ dying on the cross for us, we are saved and we will go to heaven.
Ephesians 2:8-9 NKJV
“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God,
not of works, lest anyone should boast.”
After salvation (repentance), water baptism is a natural step in our faith. Each person that is saved should obey Jesus and follow His example in water baptism. Repentance comes first – before water baptism.
Matthew 3:16-17 NKJV
“When He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him. And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”
Water baptism is an important part of a believer’s life. Those who accepted Jesus as Savior in the time of the New Testament were baptized in water to show that they were Jesus’ followers. Jesus established the command and the Church obeyed it.
Matthew 28:18-20 NIV
“Then Jesus came to them and said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.’ ”
We, too, should obey it. When we are baptized we are obeying Jesus, and it is a milestone (memorial) in our life. It is a time that we can return to in our memories as a specific moment that we know we declared to others that Jesus is our Savior and Redeemer. Water baptism does not save us. We are baptized to show others that we have accepted Jesus as our Savior and want to follow Him and live for Him. Water baptism is also an illustration of our dying to sin and being raised to new life in Christ Jesus.
John 14:26 NKJV
“But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you”
The Holy Spirit is the third person in the Trinity (God the Holy Spirit). He wants to be our Coach or Counselor – He wants to help teach us and guide us in our Christian life. The Holy Spirit lets us know when we are doing something wrong, and He also helps us to do what is right. He wants to be there all the time, helping us to be the best we can be for God.
The baptism in the Holy Spirit is the special gift Jesus said we could receive. When a person is baptized in the Holy Spirit it is the start of a new way of life. The only condition (requirement) for being baptized in the Holy Spirit is that you have asked Jesus to be your Lord and Savior. We don’t have to be baptized in the Holy Spirit to go to heaven – you only need a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. However, the Holy Spirit will help us to live a victorious life for Jesus. The baptism of the Holy Spirit will make you a better you – it will not make you better than someone else. When we are baptized in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Spirit gives us power and boldness to live for God and be His witnesses.
Acts 1:8 NKJV
“But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
The baptism in the Holy Spirit is the special gift Jesus said we could receive. To receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit you need to pray and ask God to fill you
Luke 11:9-13 NKJV
“So I say to you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.
For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.
If a son asks for bread from any father among you, will he give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will he give him a serpent instead of a fish? Or if he asks for an egg, will he offer him a scorpion? If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!”
When you pray, you must believe that God wants to fill you and you must surrender your tongue (voice) to Him. Receiving the baptism of the Holy Spirit (being filled with the Spirit) is not a one-time experience. After we are initially filled we should keep on being filled (refilled). Speaking in a language that we do not know (tongues) is the first sign that a person has been filled (baptized) with the Holy Spirit.
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Camp Challenge
1. We should follow Jesus’ example in everything that we do.
2. We should begin to prepare ourselves for whatever ministry God has for us.
a. Surrender to God (salvation)
b. Follow Jesus’ example in water baptism and infilling of the Holy Spirit
c. Hide God’s Word in your heart
3. Rely on God’s Word to overcome temptation
Jesus hid God’s Word in His heart and that is how He overcame the devils temptations. How can we expect to overcome or resist the devil without the Word of God?
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Prayer Points
Ask God to help you follow Jesus’ example.
Ask God to help grow in knowledge of His Word.
Ask God to help you when you are tempted.
Ask God to help you to answer the enemy with Scripture (the Word of God, the Bible).
Ask God to show you the ministry He has for you.
Ask God to help you in the ministry He has called you to.
Ask God to help you remember that salvation is by grace not by your works.
Ask God to help you follow Jesus’ example in baptism.
Ask God to fill you with power to be a witness.
Ask God to help you rely on His Word to overcome temptation.
Ask God to help you hide His Word in your heart.
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