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Jesus Is Born

Baby Jesus in a Manger

Day 121of 180
Week 25of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that Jesus was born in a humble stable

2

Recognize that God kept His promise about Jesus' birth

3

Develop wonder and excitement about God's special plan

📖 Scripture Connection

Luke 2:6-7

“While they were there, the days were completed for her to give birth. She gave birth to her firstborn son, and she wrapped him in strips of cloth, and laid him in a feeding trough, because there was no room for them in the inn.”

— Luke 2:6-7 (WEB)

Direct biblical account of Jesus' birth in the stable

📦 Materials Needed

  • Baby doll
  • Soft blanket
  • Manger or small box
  • Hay or straw
  • BibleMouse Nativity Set (optional)
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse lesson! Remember how we learned yesterday that Mary and Joseph found a special stable?

💭 Review Question: Where did Mary and Joseph stay the night before baby Jesus was born?
2Teaching (5 min)

Today we're going to learn about the most special baby ever born - Jesus! God promised He would send a special baby, and now He's here!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Mary was going to have her baby
  • They were in a small stable with animals
  • God's plan was perfect, even if it seemed strange
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you think it was like in the stable?
  • How do you think Mary felt?
3Activity: Baby Jesus Arrives (6 min)
storytelling

Use the baby doll to act out the birth of Jesus, letting children help wrap the doll in a soft blanket

📝 Instructions:
  1. Gently place baby doll in 'manger'
  2. Show how Mary carefully wrapped Jesus
  3. Explain this was God's special way of sending Jesus
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Simply hold and rock the baby doll

Challenge: Let children take turns being Mary or Joseph

4Closing (3 min)

Jesus came to show God's love in a very special way

📝 Review Questions:
  • Where was Jesus born?
  • Who was with Jesus?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank You, God, for sending Jesus in such a special way

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn how Mary wrapped Jesus in soft cloths

💎 Memory Verse

Matthew 1:21

“You will call His name Jesus, because He will save His people.”

— Matthew 1:21 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Jesus Name Game: Children take turns saying 'Jesus saves me!' with different silly voices

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson emphasizes God's perfect plan and humble beginnings of Jesus

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, warm tone when discussing Jesus' birth
  • Encourage children's curiosity
  • Be prepared for lots of questions!
🤔 Common Struggles:

Young children might struggle to understand the concept of prophecy and divine planning

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's engagement and wonder about the story

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a simple manger craft using popsicle sticks
  • Sing 'Away in a Manger' from BibleMouse Song Collection
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for nativity coloring page

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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