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Good News of Great Joy

Shepherds See Angels

Day 129of 180
Week 26of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that Jesus' birth was announced as good news

2

Recognize that Jesus is a special Savior

3

Experience joy in hearing about Jesus' birth

📖 Scripture Connection

Luke 2:10-11

“The angel said to them, 'Don't be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all people. For today, in David's city, a Savior was born to you, who is Christ the Lord.'”

— Luke 2:10-11 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's love by sending Jesus as a special gift to the world

📦 Materials Needed

  • White construction paper
  • Gold glitter
  • Glue sticks
  • Cotton balls
  • Scissors (child-safe)
  • Crayons
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Gather in a circle and ask, 'Who remembers what the shepherds saw last time in our BibleMouse lesson?'

💭 Review Question: What did the angel tell the shepherds not to do?
2Teaching (5 min)

Today, we're learning about the amazing message the angel brought to the shepherds - good news about baby Jesus!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • The angel had a special message of joy
  • Jesus is a Savior for everyone
  • God sent Jesus to show how much He loves us
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes you feel happy?
  • Why do you think the angels were excited?
3Activity: Angel Message Craft (6 min)
craft

Create a sparkling angel message card to remember the good news

📝 Instructions:
  1. Fold white paper in half
  2. Draw an angel outline
  3. Glue cotton ball clouds
  4. Sprinkle gold glitter
  5. Write 'Jesus is Born!' with help
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Pre-cut angel shapes for children to decorate

Challenge: Add more detailed angel drawing or additional Bible verse

4Closing (3 min)

Review the special message of the angels

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was the good news?
  • Who was born?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank You, God, for sending Jesus to us

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about more angels praising God!

💎 Memory Verse

Luke 2:11

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

— Luke 2:11 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Angel Message Game: Children repeat the verse while wearing paper angel wings, fluttering around the room

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson focuses on the joyful announcement of Jesus' birth

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use excited, animated tone when discussing the angel's message
  • Encourage children to express their understanding through play
🤔 Common Struggles:

Keeping focus during storytelling, understanding abstract concepts

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's excitement about the story, attempts to repeat memory verse

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Act out the angel's message with simple costumes
  • Sing 'Angels We Have Heard on High'
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for additional angel-themed coloring pages

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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