The Wise Men and Jesus' Early Life
Understand that Jesus grew up in a small town called Nazareth
Learn that Jesus grew strong and wise as a child
Begin to appreciate how Jesus was a special child who loved God
“When they had accomplished all things that were according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth. The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.”
— Luke 2:39-40 (WEB)Shows Jesus' childhood and God's special plan for His life
Let's remember where baby Jesus went after the wise men visited! Can you tell me about our last lesson?
Today, we're learning about Jesus growing up in a tiny town called Nazareth. In your BibleMouse curriculum, we'll discover how Jesus was a special child who loved God and grew strong.
Create a simple Nazareth landscape to remember where Jesus grew up
Simpler: Parent helps draw houses
Challenge: Add details like trees or people
Review our lesson about Jesus growing up
Dear God, thank You for Jesus and how He grew to love You
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about Jesus visiting the temple when He was twelve!
“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 Game: Children stand and sit each time they hear 'Jesus' in the verse
Nazareth was a small, humble town where Jesus spent His childhood
Children might find it hard to understand Jesus as both a child and God's son
Child's curiosity about Jesus' childhood