The Christmas story is not just a familiar narrative; it’s a powerful and cherished saga that echoes through history, bursting with angelic visitations, miraculous births, and humble origins. Yet, in each annual retelling, the awe-inspiring details can fade into a comfortable routine, leading us to overlook the raw human emotions, the profound upheaval, and the extraordinary hope that lies at its heart. This invigorating perspective urges you to venture beyond the familiar, polished scenes of the nativity and into the gritty, uncertain reality of that first Christmas. It dares us to confront the profound vulnerability of its central figures—a bewildered teenager and a confused carpenter—and the world-changing stakes that hung in the balance.
By viewing the Nativity through a fresh lens, we can unearth a profoundly richer, more intricate story than we ever imagined. This passionate approach lays bare the hidden fears, unshakeable faith, and quiet courage of the individuals entwined in a divine narrative that transcends their wildest understanding. This is not merely a retelling of events; it is a fervent invitation to immerse ourselves in the narrative, allowing its timeless truths to resonate as both exhilarating and deeply personal. As you plunge into this experience, ponder what it must have truly felt like to navigate through this miraculous chaos, and let the story astonish you anew with its depth and wonder.
There are a lot of resources for your studying of the Nativity story!
Full SOAP and Devotional Study Journal: This has everything all in one place! This journal starts with studying scripture and then jumping into look deeper at the scripture. The devotionals published on the blog will be found here also!
SOAP with scriptures Only: This is a journal with daily scripture reading and blank SOAP pages
Scripture Graphic Only 1&2: This study is scripture heavy and required two graphics. You can save these to your device and use them to guide your scripture reading and use your own study methods.
Blank SOAP Journal: This is just workbook of SOAP pages. No scripture. At the end of this publication, you’ll have access to download more sheets to add to your journal if needed.
Character Study Guides: These study guides introduce each of the people in the Nativity Story as well as a closer look at the angelic messengers and the city of Bethlehem. Each character had a specific part in the story of Jesus’ coming. Each of them faced their own difficulties, but we learn throughout the character of God never changed! There are also journal prompts in the back of each workbook to dive into a deeper introspection surrounding the theme and what we learned about each person.
A Deeper Look might not be the study you are looking for, so I have designed something different for those just wanting to study scripture.
25 Days of Christmas: This is a 25 day reading plan of the story of the birth of Christ. It is broken into sets of 5 days. At the end of the 5 days you will find daily journaling prompts for each specific day to take you down a deeper more meaningful walk in scripture. There is no commentary. Just space to write out scripture using the SOAP method and journaling prompts.
Character study Guides
SOAP Only Printable Pages
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