Lamb in a Manger

It's time for the main dish of Feasting on the Christmas Story. If you're just joining us, you can find a walkthrough of the first course, Ceasar Salad & Bethlehem Bread, here, and the second course, Savory Eastern Trio, here.

The main dish is called Lamb in a Manger and highlights Jesus, the Lamb of God. We cook lamb filets and serve them on a "bed of straw", made of French fries and green beans. Some of our kids enjoy their meat with ketchup, and we let that quietly foreshadow the Easter story.

As we eat, we read the following Bible passages:

For to us a child is born,

    to us a son is given,

    and the government will be on his shoulders.

And he will be called

    Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,

    Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Of the greatness of his government and peace

    there will be no end.

He will reign on David’s throne

    and over his kingdom,

establishing and upholding it

    with justice and righteousness

    from that time on and forever.

The zeal of the Lord Almighty

    will accomplish this. Isaiah 9:6-7 (NIV)

While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them. Luke 2:6-7 (NIV)

Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! John 1:29b (NIV)

Stay tuned next week for dessert, Celestial King Cake!

If you are looking for a convenient, printable version of Feasting on the Christmas Story, complete with a one-page meal plan, Bible Verse cards, and a stencil template for dessert, you'll find that in the Christmas Download Kit here.