Exegetical Aim: Patience and Expectation. Key Verse: Be patient for the coming of the Lord

Props: A box which is wrapped in Christmas paper and a bow, and a large note saying "Do Not Open Until Christmas"

Lesson: Good morning, who in here can tell me what it means to be patient? Wait Wait! Not yet. Raise your hand first, but don't say it yet! What does it mean to be patient? Wait. Not yet. Point to one of the children. You know what it means to be patient? Wait, don't give me the answer yet. Point to another child and ask, You know the answer? Wait, not yet. By now the children should be bursting to give an answer. Continue making them wait. Use your judgment on how long to keep this up.

Okay, tell me, what does it mean to be patient? …