📖

Immanuel: God With Us

The Virgin Birth

Day 100of 180
Week 20of 36
25Minutes
← Day 99Day 100 of 180Day 101 →
🖨️ Download Worksheet (PDF)
🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand the meaning of 'Immanuel' as 'God with us'

2

Explain how Jesus fulfills the prophecy of Isaiah

3

Appreciate God's personal love in sending Jesus

📖 Scripture Connection

Matthew 1:23

“'Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and shall give birth to a son. They shall call his name Immanuel;' which is, being interpreted, 'God with us.'”

— Matthew 1:23 (WEB)

Reveals the profound meaning of Jesus' incarnation

📦 Materials Needed

  • World English Bible
  • Colored paper
  • Markers
  • Scissors
  • BibleMouse Printables Library name study worksheet
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll discover an amazing name that tells us something special about Jesus!

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about Jesus' family tree yesterday?
2Teaching (8 min)

God didn't just send a message—He came personally to be with us!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Immanuel means 'God with us'
  • Jesus is God becoming human
  • God's love is so big, He came to be close to us
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What does 'God with us' mean to you?
  • How is Jesus different from other helpers?
3Activity: Immanuel Name Exploration (10 min)
name significance

Create a personal 'God with me' poster showing how Jesus is present in your life

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a picture of yourself
  2. Write 'Immanuel' at the top
  3. Draw or write ways Jesus is with you
  4. Share with family
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use BibleMouse coloring page about Immanuel

Challenge: Write a short story about God's presence

4Closing (3 min)

Review key points about Jesus' special name

📝 Review Questions:
  • What does Immanuel mean?
  • Why is it special that God came to be with us?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank Jesus for coming to be close to us

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore how Jesus is the 'Word became flesh'

💎 Memory Verse

Isaiah 7:14

“Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.”

— Isaiah 7:14 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Immanuel Name Puzzle: Cut the verse into word strips, have child reassemble while saying each word

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Immanuel reveals God's desire for intimate relationship with humanity

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use personal examples of God's presence
  • Encourage child's questions
  • Connect lesson to child's daily experiences
🤔 Common Struggles:

Abstract concept of God becoming human

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's understanding of God's personal love

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a family 'God is with us' photo album
  • Sing BibleMouse worship songs about God's presence

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

Continue to Day 101 →Back to Bible