1. Six Words
Isaiah 9:1-7

2. I am grateful for…
someone close someone far something new something old
something about me something about God

3. 6 words for Christmas
Scandalous
Light
Gladness
Peace

4. Isaiah 2:4
Isaiah 2:4
…And they will hammer their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will not lift up sword against nation, and never again will they learn war.

5. 6 words for Christmas
Scandalous
Light
Gladness
Peace
God-with-us

6. Hebrews 4:15-16
For we do not have a high priest incapable of sympathizing with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in every way just as we are, yet without sin. Therefore let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and find grace whenever we need help.

7. 6 words for Christmas Scandalous Light Gladness Peace God-with-us
Forever

8. Connect traditions to truth
Manger: SCANDALOUS
Put up lights: LIGHT
Sing Joy to the World: GLADNESS
Sing Silent Night: PEACE
Presents: GOD-WITH-US
December 26th: FOREVER