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Dec 24, Gift of God, Wrap a small gift for this one. Romans 6:23 "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in[a] Christ Jesus our Lord"
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Dec 23, Carpenter, I used a small hammer from a keychain. Even a small piece of wood would work. Mark 6:3 "Isn’t this the carpenter? Isn’t this Mary’s son and the brother of James, Joseph,[a] Judas and Simon? Aren’t his sisters here with us?”
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Dec 22,The Lamb , For this one I stole some sheep from a small nativity I had. Any Lamb toy would work, or how about a piece of fleece. John 1:29 "The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! "
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Dec 21,The Word , I've used an old gum ball machine bible. You could also use scrabble or game pieces to spell a word like "bible" or "jesus". Even pages from an old book decoupaged onto the tag would work. John 1:1 "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God."
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Dec 20,Living Water , I'm using a faucet handle, but a spring would also work if explained. John 7:38 Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.”
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Dec 20,Living Water , I'm using a faucet handle, but a spring would also work if explained. John 7:38 Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.
Dec 20, Living Water , I'm using a faucet handle, but a spring would also work if explained. John 7:38 Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.”
Dec 20, Living Water , I'm using a faucet handle, but a spring would also work if explained. John 7:38 Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.”
Dec 19,The Way , A compass works great for this one. An arrow would also work. John 14:6 “Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
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Dec 18,Burden Bearer, An old Pulley works great for this one. The pulley cold also be used for "my strength" and "helper" which are also names of Jesus. Matt 8:17b “...He took up our infirmaries and bore our diseases:”
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Dec 17, peace, For this one I've used part of an old ornament, the dove symbolizes peace. Eph 2:14 “For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility,”
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Dec 16, Lifesaver, I've used a toy fireman helmet, You can also use the candy "lifesavers" for this one. 1 Tim 1:15 “Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst.
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Dec 15, Savior, Romans 5:8 “: “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
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Dec 14, Ruler over All, A little word play with this one. Use a ruler or a part of a ruler or measuring stick. Be sure children understand the double meaning of Ruler. Zech 10:4 “From Judah will come the cornerstone, from him the tent peg, from him the battle bow, from him every ruler."
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Dec 13, Light, Use an old Christmas tree light, or reflector for this one. Matt 5:14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden..
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# 12, Nail, Zech 10:4 American Standard Version From him shall come forth the corner-stone, from him the nail, from him the battle bow, from him every ruler together.
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Day 11: The Branch Dec 11, Branch, Pick a branch from your yard for this one, or as I've done a cut up old metal branch, from some found object. Isaiah 11:1 "[ The Branch From Jesse ] A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit.
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Home made Jesus Advent Calendar From robojunker.com
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Carol Stump can't wait to do this next year! -- best idea for advent!