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Jesus Was Born : Luke 2

March 15, 2020

Leading Parent, please read below for an overview of today's lesson (drop down) ----->>

Unit 19, Session 3: Jesus Was Born

After the angel Gabriel appeared to Zechariah and predicted the birth of John—the forerunner of the Messiah—he appeared to Mary and predicted that she too would have a baby. This baby would be named Jesus, and He would be God’s Son. “He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High … His kingdom will have no end,” Gabriel said. (See Luke 1:32-33.) Mary visited Zechariah and his wife, Elizabeth, who was pregnant with John. Inside the womb, John leaped for joy in the presence of Mary’s unborn baby.

Mary and Joseph lived in Nazareth. When Caesar Augustus called for a census, they traveled to Bethlehem—the very place the Messiah was prophesied to be born. (Micah 5:2) There, in a stable, God the Son entered the world as a baby.

Imagine the shepherds’ surprise when an angel of the Lord suddenly appeared. The Bible says that they were terrified! But the angel brought them good news: “Today in the city of David a Savior was born for you, who is the Messiah, the Lord” (Luke 2:11). This Savior—the long-awaited deliverer and redeemer—had come.

Not only did Jesus come into the world as the Savior, He came as our King. Some time after Jesus’ birth, wise men came to worship Jesus. They brought Him gifts suitable for a king—gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Jesus is the King who will rule forever, just as God promised King David. (See 2 Sam. 7.)

When you share this story with your kids, remind them that Jesus came because we needed Him. The purpose of Jesus’ birth was twofold: to bring glory to God and to make peace between God and those who trust in Jesus’ death and resurrection. Celebrating the birth of Jesus is about rejoicing over the greatest gift we could ever receive. God’s own Son came to earth to be our Savior and our King.

The birth of Jesus was good news! Jesus was not an ordinary baby. He is God’s Son, sent to earth from heaven. Jesus, the promised Savior, came into the world to deliver us from sin and death.

Opening Prayer for Kids Church Worship

Dad (or Mom) lead your family

Praise God for His attributes: holiness, greatness, grace, mercy, etc.
Thank God for His goodness, provision, etc.
Ask God for His Holy Spirit to prepare our hearts, minds, and spirits to worship God and learn the lesson He has for us today.

You may ask all the kids to take turn to pray as well.

Pledges - recite out loud together

Right hand to your heart

Bible raised high in the air

Praise & Worship singing to God together

Leader - ask the Big Picture Question

Everyone reply with the Big Picture Answer

Everyone sing Jesus Messiah together

Everyone memorize the Scripture verses together

Everyone sing the Scripture song together

Praise & Prayer Time

Share praises from this past week of what you see God's been doing in your lives.
Confessing of our sins. Pray to God for His holiness and purity in our lives.
Share prayer requests with each other. Pray for each other.

Bible Lesson Time

Leader - Read the main story point below

Read Luke 2 together

Then

Watch the Bible Story video together

Apply the Word

Everyone open their Bibles to Luke 2. Explain that the Book of Luke was written by a doctor named Luke. Point out that in today’s Bible story, Joseph and Mary traveled from their home in Nazareth to the town of Bethlehem. [If you have a New Testament Israel Map try to locate Nazareth and Bethlehem.] Then choose a volunteer to read aloud Luke 2:10-11.

LEADER SAY • Jesus’ birth was good news! Jesus wasn’t born into the world to just show people the right way to live or be kind to people; Jesus was born to be God’s promised Savior. A savior is someone who saves from danger or destruction. Jesus was born to rescue sinners from sin and death.

Ask the following questions. Lead your family to discuss:

(Take your time to ask, ponder and answer the following questions)

1. Why do you think Jesus was born in such a humble way rather than in a palace to a wealthy family? (drop down for answer) ----->>

Maybe Jesus can relate to ordinary people because of His birth and upbringing. He gave up His glory and power in heaven to live humbly among people. Jesus’ birth reflects how His kingdom’s values differ from the world’s values. We can boldly and humbly approach His throne in prayer.

(Option: Choose a volunteer to read Heb. 4:15-16.)

2. Why was Jesus’ birth good news? (drop down for answer) ----->>

We need to understand that Jesus came because we needed Him. God showed His love for us by sending His Son into the world. We were separated from God because of our sins, but God was working out His promise to rescue sinners through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.

(Option: Choose a volunteer to read John 3:16.)

3. Why should we tell others about Jesus? (drop down for answer) ----->>

We need to recognize that salvation through Jesus bring the privilege and responsibility of sharing the gospel with the world. God calls us to live as witnesses to the saving power of Jesus—in what we say and how we live.

(Option: Choose a volunteer to read Ps. 66:16.)

Sing the Response Song below

Note: We will present this song on 4/5/2020, Palm Sunday worship services, God willing if we return to church. Please help your kids learn the words and sing! To the glory of God..!!

Closing Prayer - Leader

Praise and thanksgiving to God that His Son was born to save and redeem us.
Protection from the COVID-19.
Productive at home this week.
For others who are sick.
Wisdom for government officials and President Trump and VP Pence.
Wisdom for church leaders.

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