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Angels Announce Good News

Jesus is Born!

Day 123of 180
Week 25of 36
20Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Understand that angels brought good news about Jesus' birth

2

Retell the story of angels appearing to shepherds

3

Recognize God's special way of announcing Jesus' arrival

Luke 2:10-11

The angel said to them, 'Don't be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all people. For today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you, who is Christ the Lord.'

Luke 2:10-11 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's love in announcing Jesus' birth

📦 Materials Needed

  • White construction paper
  • Glitter
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick
  • Crayons or markers
  • Cotton balls

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll discover how God sent special messengers to share the most exciting news ever!

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about baby Jesus yesterday?
2Teaching (7 min)

Gather around and listen to the wonderful story from Luke 2. One night, shepherds were watching their sheep in the fields. Suddenly, something amazing happened!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Shepherds were working at night
  • An angel appeared and surprised them
  • The angel brought good news about Jesus' birth
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How do you think the shepherds felt when they saw the angel?
  • Why was Jesus' birth such special news?
3Activity: Angel Announcement Craft (8 min)
craft

Create a sparkling angel craft to remember the good news

📝 Instructions:
  1. Fold white paper in half
  2. Cut out angel shape
  3. Decorate with glitter and cotton ball clouds
  4. Write 'Jesus is Born!' on the angel
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Pre-cut angel shapes for younger children

Challenge: Add additional Bible verse or drawing details

4Closing (3 min)

Review the story and celebrate God's special message

📝 Review Questions:
  • Who appeared to the shepherds?
  • What good news did the angels share?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank You, God, for sending Jesus and for the wonderful way You announced His birth

Coming up: Tomorrow, we'll learn how the shepherds went to see baby Jesus

Matthew 1:21

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 spread arms like angel wings and say a word of the verse with each wing movement

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

The angels' announcement demonstrates God's intentional plan of salvation

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, excited tone when describing the angels
  • Encourage children to imagine being the shepherds
  • Connect the story to God's love
🤔 Common Struggles:

Young children might find it hard to understand spiritual concepts

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's excitement and engagement with the story

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for additional angel coloring pages
  • Sing 'Angels We Have Heard on High' from BibleMouse Song Collection

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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