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Hi Jason and well done on getting your first scope. Is it a Dobsonian or an equatorial mount?
I will assume a dob as that is what you are most likely to get given your specs. Were you able to use the finder to locate Jupiter? If not it may mean your finder needs alignment.
To do this take your scope outside in daylight BEING CAREFUL TO NEVER POINT IT ANYWHERE NEAR THE SUN!!!! (sorry for shouting but that is really important) Pick a distant object that is recognisable, tv aerial, chimney, or a branch on a tree. Further away the better. Put in your lowest power EP (probably the 25mm) and then see if you can find the object while looking through the finder. Once it is centred have a look in the EP and if it is visible, you are aligned. If not moved the scope around until it comes into view, then switch back to the finder and use the adjusting screws to align the finder.
The orion neb should be quite prominent in your scope unless it is really low. View will be best in the 25mm as it is quite a large object and bright.
Good luck with finding it!
Malcolm
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