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Jesus Came as a Baby

Jesus Loves Us So Much

Day 137of 180
Week 28of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that Jesus came as a tiny baby

2

Learn that God sent Jesus to show His love

3

Feel God's special love through Jesus's birth

📖 Scripture Connection

Luke 2:7

“She gave birth to her firstborn son, and she wrapped him in swaddling cloths, and laid him in a feeding trough, because there was no room for them in the inn.”

— Luke 2:7 (WEB)

Demonstrates Jesus's humble beginnings and God's incredible love

📦 Materials Needed

  • Baby doll
  • Soft blanket
  • BibleMouse Picture Cards
  • Heart-shaped cutouts
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we're going to learn about how Jesus came to earth as a tiny baby!

💭 Review Question: What did we learn yesterday about why Jesus came?
2Teaching (5 min)

God could have sent Jesus as a big, powerful king. But instead, He sent Jesus as a tiny, soft baby! This shows how much God loves us.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Jesus was born in a simple place
  • Mary wrapped Jesus in soft blankets
  • God sent Jesus to show His love
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you show me how small a baby is?
  • Do you like to be cuddled like baby Jesus?
3Activity: Baby Jesus Cuddle Time (6 min)
storytelling

Gentle storytelling with baby doll to illustrate Jesus's birth

📝 Instructions:
  1. Show baby doll wrapped in blanket
  2. Gently rock the baby while reading Luke 2:7
  3. Let children take turns holding the baby doll carefully
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Just show the doll and talk softly

Challenge: Let children act out the nativity scene

4Closing (3 min)

Jesus came as a baby to show how much God loves us!

📝 Review Questions:
  • Was Jesus born in a big castle?
  • Did God send Jesus to show love?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank You for sending Jesus to show how much You love us.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn how Jesus understands children!

💎 Memory Verse

Luke 2:11

“A Savior is born!”

— Luke 2:11 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Sing-along with hand motions: Point up (God), then cuddle arms (baby) when saying 'Savior is born!'

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Young children need concrete, gentle explanations about Jesus's birth

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use soft, loving tone when discussing Jesus
  • Be prepared for wiggly attention spans
  • Use BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional support
🤔 Common Struggles:

Sitting still and understanding abstract concepts of love

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's engagement, gentle curiosity about baby Jesus

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a heart craft showing God's love
  • Sing BibleMouse love songs about Jesus

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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