Jesus Was Born
This week’s Redemption Kids lesson is about the story of Joseph!
Sunday Story Time
Each Sunday we have a story time, discussion time, worship time, and close by recapping the lesson.
Story Time
Start by reading this week’s lesson to your children, or by having them read it to you. Then watch this week’s lesson video.
Read the Passage: Isaiah 9; Luke 2 (ESV)
If you’re looking for the story in one of the many incredible children’s Bibles, check these out:
Big Picture Story Bible: God’s Promised One is Born (p243)
The Beginner’s Bible: The Most Special Baby (p272)
Jesus Storybook Bible: He is Here! (p176)
Gospel Story Bible: The Birth of Jesus (p160)
Action Story Bible: The Birth of A Savior (p560)
Watch the Video: Check out this morning’s lesson from Pastor Robin how Jesus came into this world!
Discussion Time
After watching the video, ask the following questions to further teach and apply today’s lesson.
Minis/Littles Discussion Questions
Ask the following questions, leading discussion as suggested:
Where did Mary put Baby Jesus? (in a manger)
Who heard the news that a Savior was born? (the shepherds)
Who told the shepherds this good news? (an angel)
Where did the shepherds go to find Baby Jesus? (Bethlehem)
Is there anything God cannot do? (God can do all things)
Bigs/Elementary Discussion Questions
Ask the following questions, leading discussion as suggested:
Isaiah said the Rescuer would be called the Prince of what? (Peace, Isaiah 9:6)
Why did Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem? (to be counted in a census, Luke 2:1-5)
What did the angels say after telling the shepherds where to find Jesus? (Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace on earth to people He favors; Luke 2:14)
What does it mean to have peace between God and people? (Guide kids to discuss the way Adam and Eve related to God before sin, with no guilt, shame, or fear. Talk about how sin separates people from God, and help them understand that peace between God and people means people can relate to God the way they did before sin entered the world)
How did Jesus provide peace between God and people? (Discuss why Jesus died on the cross and how He offered His sinless life to provide us with eternal life with God. Discuss why a sacrifice was needed and how Jesus’ sacrifice was perfect. Remind the kids that those who believe in Jesus are declared righteous by God. We are not punished for our sins if we are in Christ, because Jesus took the punishment we deserved)
Why do you think Jesus came to earth as a baby with normal parents instead of a baby with royal, wealthy, and powerful parents? (Guide kids to see that Jesus came to earth not to set up an earthly kingdom, but to rescue people from sin and prepare the way for God’s heavenly kingdom. Help them see that Isaiah’s prophecy about Jesus being a ruler will be accomplished)
Worship Time
Let’s stand up, lift our voices, raise our hands - and SING!
Minis/Little - Printable Lyrics
Bigs/Elementary - Printable Lyrics
The Lord is My Strength and Song
Let’s Recap
We close each Sunday by recapping the the lesson with this week’s question & answer, big idea, and Bible verse that we’ll come back to throughout the week.
Big Picture Question: Is there anything God cannot do?
Big Picture Answer: God can do all things according to His character.
Key Passage: But I am the LORD your God from the land of Egypt; you know no God but me, and besides me there is no savior. - Hosea 13:4
Big Idea: Jesus was born to bring peace between God and people.
Bible Verse - Minis/Littles: And she gave birth to her firstborn son - Luke 2:7
Bible Verse - Bigs/Elementary: And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. - Luke 2:7
Tuesday’s Tales
Story Time
Each Tuesday we take some time to watch a video that reinforces this week’s lesson.
Minis/Littles: Bible Story Video
Bigs/Elementary: Jesus is Born!; Questions From Kids
Let’s Recap
Take some time to review this week’s question & answer, big idea, and Bible verse with your children
Big Picture Question: Is there anything God cannot do?
Big Picture Answer: God can do all things according to His character.
Key Passage: But I am the LORD your God from the land of Egypt; you know no God but me, and besides me there is no savior. - Hosea 13:4
Big Idea: Jesus was born to bring peace between God and people.
Bible Verse - Minis/Littles: And she gave birth to her firstborn son - Luke 2:7
Bible Verse - Bigs/Elementary: And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. - Luke 2:7
Friday Family Fun
Activity Time
Each Friday we have some fun! Print out the activity sheets and use the Family Discussion & Activity Tips to engage with this week’s lesson.
Minis/Littles: Find the Differences (p9-10)
Bigs: Travel To Bethlehem (p9-10)
Elementary: Christmas Word Scramble (p9-10)
Let’s Recap
Let’s see how much of this week’s lesson everyone remembers!
Big Picture Question: Is there anything God cannot do?
Big Picture Answer: God can do all things according to His character.
Key Passage: But I am the LORD your God from the land of Egypt; you know no God but me, and besides me there is no savior. - Hosea 13:4
Big Idea: Jesus was born to bring peace between God and people.
Bible Verse - Minis/Littles: And she gave birth to her firstborn son - Luke 2:7
Bible Verse - Bigs/Elementary: And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. - Luke 2:7
