Jesus Was Born
LESSON DATE & SCRIPTURE: MAR. 15 | Luke 2:1–20; Matthew 2:1–12
New city catechism question of the week:
Question #11:
What does God require in the sixth, seventh, and eighth commandments?
Answer:
Sixth, that we do not hurt or hate our neighbor.
Seventh, that we live purely and faithfully.
Eighth, that we do not take without permission what belongs to someone else.
Memory Verse: 1 TIMOTHY 1:15
Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst.
Preschool Practice at Home: Psalm 23 video
Talk about it together
The birth of Jesus was very special and brought good news for everyone. Jesus was not just any baby. He is God’s son, sent from heaven to earth. God chose Mary and Joseph, ordinary people, to be his earthly parents.
They traveled to Bethlehem to be counted in the census. Many others were traveling too, and there was no room for them to stay. Jesus was born in a stable, and Mary laid him in a manger. Nearby, shepherds were watching their sheep when angels appeared and sang, “Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth.”
The shepherds hurried to find Jesus. They worshiped him and told others the good news. Later, wise men traveled from far away to worship Jesus. They brought gifts fit for a king: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
Jesus is the king who rules forever, just as God promised long ago. Celebrating his birth means rejoicing in the greatest gift we have ever received. God sent his son to be our savior and king. Jesus came to save people and fulfill God’s plan of salvation and love for the world.
Family discussion
Where were Mary and Joseph traveling?
What did the shepherds do after they worshiped Jesus?
What gifts did the wise men bring to Jesus?
Family prayer
Lord, thank you for sending your son, Jesus, to be born and save the world from sin. Amen.