Jesus is Coming!
Understand that God spoke to Joseph through a dream
Learn that Joseph trusted God's plan
Recognize God's care in Jesus' birth
“But after he thought about this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, 'Joseph, son of David, don't be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.'”
— Matthew 1:20-21 (WEB)Shows God's direct communication and plan for Jesus' birth
Let's remember our BibleMouse lesson from yesterday about Mary!
Today we'll learn about Joseph's special dream from God
Children act out Joseph's dream with simple props
Simpler: Use puppet to tell story
Challenge: Children take turns narrating the dream
Review key lesson points
Thank you God for your amazing plan for Jesus
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem
“She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”
— Matthew 1:21 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Angel Wing Memory Verse Game - Children flutter paper angel wings each time they repeat a word of the verse
Joseph chose to trust God's unexpected plan
Understanding dreams and angel appearances
Child's engagement and curiosity about the story