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Don't Be Afraid

Angel Visits Mary

Day 113of 180
Week 23of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that God sends angels to comfort people

2

Learn that God loves and cares for His children

3

Practice listening and responding to a Bible story

📖 Scripture Connection

Luke 1:30

“The angel said to her, 'Don't be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.'”

— Luke 1:30 (WEB)

God sends messages of comfort and love through His messengers

📦 Materials Needed

  • World English Bible
  • Angel wings (optional)
  • Soft blanket or comfort item
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade PK4 Bible
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll learn about how God sends angels to help us not be afraid!

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

Today we'll hear how the angel Gabriel told Mary, 'Don't be afraid!'

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God's angels bring special messages
  • Mary was a young woman who loved God
  • The angel wanted to make Mary feel safe
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Have you ever felt scared?
  • Who helps you when you're afraid?
3Activity: Comfort Circle (6 min)
discussion

Create a safe, comforting space to talk about not being afraid

📝 Instructions:
  1. Sit in a circle with a soft blanket
  2. Take turns sharing what makes you feel safe
  3. Remind each other that God is always with us
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use a comfort item while listening to the story

Challenge: Draw a picture of something that makes you feel safe

4Closing (3 min)

Review the story of the angel visiting Mary

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did the angel say to Mary?
  • Who sends angels to help us?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank You for sending angels to help us and for loving us.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about the special baby Jesus!

💎 Memory Verse

Luke 2:11

“Today a Savior, who is Christ the Lord, was born for you.”

— Luke 2:11 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Angel Wing Memory Verse: Children wear angel wings and flutter them while saying each word of the verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson focuses on God's comfort and protection

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use a gentle, reassuring tone
  • Validate children's feelings about being afraid
  • Emphasize God's love and protection
🤔 Common Struggles:

Young children may have fears about unknown things

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to listen and share feelings

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create angel wings craft from BibleMouse Printables Library
  • Sing a comfort song from BibleMouse Song Collection
  • Read a BibleMouse Read-Aloud book about God's protection

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