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Growing Up in Nazareth

The Wise Men and Jesus' Early Life

Day 129of 180
Week 26of 36
20Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Understand that Jesus grew up in a small town called Nazareth

2

Learn that Jesus grew strong and wise as a child

3

Begin to appreciate how Jesus was a special child who loved God

Luke 2:39-40

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

📦 Materials Needed

  • World English Bible
  • Simple map of Israel
  • Green construction paper
  • Crayons
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade K Bible

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Let's remember where baby Jesus went after the wise men visited! Can you tell me about our last lesson?

💭 Review Question: Where did Joseph take Mary and Jesus to keep them safe?
2Teaching (7 min)

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.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Nazareth was a small town in Galilee
  • Jesus lived there with Mary and Joseph
  • He grew strong and wise, loving God
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you think Jesus did as a little boy?
  • How can we grow strong like Jesus?
3Activity: Nazareth Town Craft (8 min)
craft

Create a simple Nazareth landscape to remember where Jesus grew up

📝 Instructions:
  1. Take green construction paper
  2. Draw simple houses and hills
  3. Color and decorate your Nazareth scene
  4. Talk about how Jesus lived in this town
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps draw houses

Challenge: Add details like trees or people

4Closing (3 min)

Review our lesson about Jesus growing up

📝 Review Questions:
  • What town did Jesus grow up in?
  • Who were Jesus' parents?
🙏 Prayer:

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!

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: Jesus Name Game: Children stand and sit each time they hear 'Jesus' in the verse

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Nazareth was a small, humble town where Jesus spent His childhood

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use the BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional visual aids
  • Encourage children to imagine Jesus as a child
  • Keep explanations simple and engaging
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find it hard to understand Jesus as both a child and God's son

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's curiosity about Jesus' childhood

Extension Activities

  • Sing a BibleMouse song about Jesus' childhood
  • Read a BibleMouse storybook about growing up
  • Act out daily life in Nazareth

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