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Thank You for Jesus

Baby Jesus in a Manger

Day 125of 180
Week 25of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that Jesus is God's special gift to the world

2

Learn to say 'thank you' to God for sending Jesus

3

Develop a simple understanding of God's love

📖 Scripture Connection

Luke 2:11

“Today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you, who is Christ the Lord.”

— Luke 2:11 (WEB)

Highlights the special nature of Jesus' birth as a gift from God

📦 Materials Needed

  • Baby doll
  • Swaddling cloth
  • Manger or small box
  • Hay or soft blanket
  • Coloring sheet from BibleMouse Printables Library
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse lesson! Let's remember what we learned yesterday about the special baby Jesus.

💭 Review Question: Can you tell me where baby Jesus was sleeping?
2Teaching (5 min)

God gave us the most amazing gift - Jesus! He sent His own Son to be born as a tiny baby so He could grow up and save us.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Jesus is God's special gift to us
  • God loves us so much He sent Jesus
  • We can say 'thank you' to God for Jesus
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do we say when someone gives us a gift?
  • How can we thank God for Jesus?
3Activity: Jesus Gift Wrap (6 min)
worship

Create a 'thank you' card for God about Jesus

📝 Instructions:
  1. Take a piece of paper
  2. Draw or color a picture of baby Jesus
  3. Help child write or draw 'Thank You God' on the card
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parents help child draw or color

Challenge: Child tries to write 'Thank You' independently

4Closing (3 min)

Review what we learned about God's gift of Jesus

📝 Review Questions:
  • Who sent Jesus?
  • Why did God send Jesus?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank You for sending Jesus. We love You!

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about the shepherds who visited baby Jesus

💎 Memory Verse

Matthew 1:21

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

— Matthew 1:21 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Thank You Jesus Clap: Children clap rhythmically while saying each word of the verse, with parents helping them keep time

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson focuses on gratitude and God's love through the gift of Jesus

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use simple, concrete language
  • Demonstrate thankfulness yourself
  • Encourage child's natural curiosity
🤔 Common Struggles:

Young children may have difficulty understanding abstract concepts of salvation

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's attempts to say 'thank you' or show appreciation

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Sing 'Thank You God' from BibleMouse Song Collection
  • Read a BibleMouse Read-Aloud book about Jesus' birth

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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