The Wise Men and Jesus' Early Life
Understand that God protects His people
Learn about Joseph's obedience to God's warning
Recognize God's care for baby Jesus
“When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, 'Get up, take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him.'”
— Matthew 2:13-15 (WEB)Shows God's protective love and plan for Jesus
Let's remember our journey with the wise men! Who can tell me what special gifts they brought to baby Jesus?
In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll learn how God kept baby Jesus safe through Joseph's brave obedience.
Children will act out the journey to Egypt using imagination and simple props
Simpler: Parent guides child's movements
Challenge: Child creates own narrative about the journey
Review key points of God's protection
Dear God, thank You for always watching over us, just like You watched over baby Jesus.
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about Jesus growing up in Nazareth!
“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: Jesus Name Dance: Children dance when they hear the name 'Jesus' and freeze when silent
This lesson emphasizes God's protective care and human obedience
Understanding abstract concept of divine protection
Child's engagement and ability to retell story