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Unit S, Lesson 1Christmas (Luke 2)

CHRISTMAS MIX-UP

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Leader Instructions: Print 1 page for each kid. Using a writing utensil, have them cross off every item that isn’t a part of the Christmas story from the Bible, and circle every item that is.

Christmas Mix-Up




Leader Instructions: Print 1 copy for use during the Intro section of the Teach! section if not using the Intro video.

Intro to Teach



For to us a child

His shou

lder, and H

is name is born

, to us ashall be

called W

onderful Counselor,

Mighty G

od, Everlasting

Father, Prince of

Peace.Isaiah 9:6

Son is given

; and the

government

shall be upon


Leader Instructions: Cut apart each ornamentand have the kids put them in order.

Christmas Ornament Verse ESV



For to us a childH

is shou

lders. And H

e

is born,

to us awill be

called W

onderful Counselor,

Mighty G

od, Everlasting

Father, Prince of

Peace.Isaiah 9:6

Son is given

, and the

government

will be on



Christmas Ornament Verse NIV



For u

nto us a child

His shou

lder: and H

is name

is born,

unto us ashall be

called W

onderful, Counselor,

The Mighty

God, The

Everlasting

Father, The Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:6

Son is given

; and the

government

shall be upon



Christmas Ornament Verse KJV



For u

nto us a C

hild

His shou

lder. And H

is name

is born,

unto

us a

will be

called W

onderful, Counselor,

Mighty G

od, Everlasting

Father, Prince of

Peace.Isaiah 9:6

Son is given

; and the

government

will be u

pon



Christmas Ornament Verse NKJV




Remake the Nativity: Story CardsLeader Instructions: Print 1 copy and cut out each card. Lay them face down on the floor. Have the kids choose a card and hold it up when you get to their part in the Bible story.



This is the story of how Jesus was born.

The king at that time, Caesar Augustus,ordered a census to be taken throughout the kingdom. A census was when everyone had to go back to their hometown to be counted. Based on those numbers,the king would know how much to tax people in each city.

So Joseph and Mary (his fiancée, who was pregnant) went from the town of Nazareth up to Bethlehem, their hometown, so they could be counted for the census.

While they were there, Mary gave birth to her first child, a baby boy which she named Jesus.

She wrapped Him in strips of cloth and laid Him in a manger (which was a trough that animals would eatout of), because try as they might, they couldn’t find a place to stay because of all the people who had come into town for the census, and the only place they could find to shelter in was where animals stayed.

That night some shepherds were in the fields outside the village, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly, an angel appeared among them, and the landscape shone bright with the glory of the Lord.

They were very frightened by all this, but the angel reassured them by saying, “Don’t be afraid! I bring you the best news that anyone could ever hear. The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born tonight in Bethlehem! You will find Him as a baby wrapped in cloth, lying in a manger!”

Suddenly, the angel was joined with a multitude of angels all praising God, singing, “Glory to God in the highest heaven and peace on earth for all people.”

Then the angels left, and the shepherds said to each other, “Come on! Let’s go to Bethlehem! Let’s see this wonderful thing that has happened!”

They ran to the village and found their way to Mary and Joseph. And there was the Baby, lying in the manger. The shepherds told everyone what had happened and what the angel had said to them about this Child. Everyone who heard the shepherds’ story were amazed. The shepherds praised God for what they had seen and heard.

A short time later, Mary and Joseph brought Jesus to the local temple for a special ceremony, where they present-ed Him to God, gave thanks and asked for God’s special blessing on His life.

Now, there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon who was devoted to God. God had made a special promise to him that he would not die before he had seen God’s chosen Leader and Savior. And on this day, that promise was fulfilled because Mary and Joseph came to the temple, and he got to see Jesus.

Simeon took Jesus in his arms and began praising God, saying,“God, just as you have promised, here he is! The Savior of the world, a light to bring salvation to everyone.”

There was also a prophetess, Anna, who was there. She recognized who Jesus was and gave thanks to God and spoke about all that Jesus would do to make a way for people to be redeemed.

When Joseph and Mary finished the ceremony, they returned to Nazareth. And Jesus grew and became strong; He was filled with wisdom, and God’s favor and blessing was on Him.


Remake the Nativity: Story ScriptLeader Instructions: Print 1 copy and cut out each card. Lay them face down on the floor. Have the kids choose a card and hold it up when you get to their part in the Bible story.



What is your favorite part ofChristmas? Why?

What did you learn about Jesus from our Bible story today?

What does it mean to you that God sent Jesus to earth to be your Savior?

How can you thank God this Christmas for sending Jesus

to be our Savior?

If you could have gone to visit baby Jesus, what gift would you

have taken Him?

What is your favorite Christmas song? Why?

Who do you know that needs to know about the true meaning of Christmas, and how can you share it with them?

What can you do to remember Jesus when you are tempted to focus on the

wrong things this Christmas?

What are you excited about or looking forward to this Christmas?

What is one thing you can do (or your family) to celebrate or remember

Jesus’ birth this Christmas?


Present Pass Leader Instructions: Cut out the cards and put them in a gift bag for each small group to pass around.



Jesus, the Promised Savior, is born!




For to us a child is born, to us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and

His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:6 ESV



Isaiah 9:6 ESV



Isaiah 9:6 ESV



Isaiah 9:6 ESV


Challenge Ornament ESVLeader Instructions: Print a copy, 2-sided on card stock, for each kid. Have kids color the ornament and cut out the ornament. Use a hole punch to make a hole at the top to insert a ribbon.







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.

Isaiah 9:6 NIV



Isaiah 9:6 NIV



Isaiah 9:6 NIV



Isaiah 9:6 NIV


Challenge Ornament NIVLeader Instructions: Print a copy, 2-sided on card stock, for each kid. Have kids color the ornament and cut out the ornament. Use a hole punch to make a hole at the top to insert a ribbon.







For unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder: and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty

God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.Isaiah 9:6 KJV








Challenge Ornament KJVLeader Instructions: Print a copy, 2-sided on card stock, for each kid. Have kids color the ornament and cut out the ornament. Use a hole punch to make a hole at the top to insert a ribbon.







For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder.

And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:6 NKJV



Isaiah 9:6 NKJV



Isaiah 9:6 NKJV



Isaiah 9:6 NKJV


Challenge Ornament NKJVLeader Instructions: Print a copy, 2-sided on card stock, for each kid. Have kids color the ornament and cut out the ornament. Use a hole punch to make a hole at the top to insert a ribbon.



Decorate for Jesus:

Decorate for Jesus:

Decorate for Jesus:

Decorate for Jesus:

Decorate your home or your Christmas tree with items that will remind you of the Christmas story from the Bible (a star, candy canes which are like shepherd’s staffs, nativity pictures), and tell someone about the story of the birth of Jesus.




Answer the Question:




How can you remember the true meaning of Christmas and the reason God sent Jesus to be born?Write your answer below. Then when you go home, rewrite it on a piece of paper and post it where you will see it every day!




Practice memorizing this lesson’s verse:




Isaiah 9:6

Isaiah 9:6

Isaiah 9:6

Isaiah 9:6

Choose Your Challenge





Challenge OrnamentLeader Instructions: Print a copy, 2-sided on card stock, for each kid. Have kids color the ornament and cut out the ornament. Use a hole punch to make a hole at the top to insert a ribbon.



Immanuel — God with us

Wonderful Counselor

Mighty God

Everlasting Father

Prince of Peace

Savior

Messiah — The Promised One


Names of Jesus Leader Instructions: Give 1 page to each kid, along with a writing utensil. Encourage them to write a prayer next to each of the names of Jesus.

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CHRISTMAS MIX-UP€¦ · Christmas song? Why? Who do you know that needs to know about the true meaning of Christmas, and how can you share it with them? What can you do to remember