Birth of Jesus. A Study of the Events Surrounding the Nativity of Jesus.

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2 A Study of the Events Surrounding the Nativity of Jesus. Edition Beginner

3 P.O. Box 2123 Glenrock, WY (877) Website: Beginner Edition By Dianna Wiebe ISBN Copyright 2017 by All rights reserved. This ebook is not licensed for resale. This license is exclusive to the original purchaser and may not be sold, loaned, or otherwise transferred to third parties or additional users. Purchaser may make one copy for personal use. Copying for schools, churches, groups, or co-ops is strictly prohibited. License: Limited to use by one teacher. Non-transferable. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may otherwise be published, reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted or copied in any form or by any means now known or hereafter developed, whether electronic, mechanical, or otherwise, without prior written permission of the publisher. Illegal use, copying, publication, transfer or distribution is considered copyright infringement according to Sections 107 and 108 and other relevant portions of the United States Copyright Act.

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5 Inspiration Genesis 22:18 (NKJV) [God said to Abraham] In your seed all the nations of the earth shall be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice. Galatians 4:4-5 (NKJV) But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the Law, to redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption as sons. But the angel answered and said to the women, Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.

6 Dedication This book is dedicated to my parents Dee Summers, Dianne Jackson and Lila Palmer, and my parents-in-law Dorothy Wiebe, and the late Gus and Sharon Wiebe. Acknowledgments I thank the Lord God Almighty for His faithfulness through the years. The inspiration, creativity, and ideas for this study have all come from Him. I would like to thank my husband, John, for all the prayers, support, and advice as I have written this book. Thank you to my wonderful children Cody, Tabitha, Luke and Zak for your help in editing and refining this book. Thank you for your love and support we are blessed to be your parents!

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8 Table of Contents The Grapevine Mission...viii The Grapevine Teaching Method....viii Statement of Faith....ix Grapevine Goals... x Grapevine Student Goals... x and Student Supply List x Teaching Beginner Books...xi Mary...1 Joseph The Shepherds The Temple...9 The Wise Men Herod...13 Final Review...15

9 The Grapevine Mission Our mission at is to provide believers with the tools they need to know God s Word and to disciple others. With our teaching method and Bible curriculums, parents and teachers can effectively disciple their children and students so that they are equipped to reach the world with the truth of the Gospel. The Grapevine Teaching Method teaches the Bible as if it were a puzzle, doing the frame first. Once the framework is in place then individual pieces (Bible passages, characters, and events) are much easier to place and understand in the context of the "whole puzzle" (the whole counsel of the Word of God). Beginner students study the major characters and events of the Bible in a chronological format to help establish their biblical framework. Students study each lesson by reading passages from the Bible and drawing each section of Scripture, using what we at call stick figuring. Stick figuring is using stick figures, symbols, colors, charts, and words to illustrate each Bible passage. This method allows students to interact with the Bible passage and be as creative as they desire. At the end of each lesson a set of review questions is given to ensure that students have grasped the essentials of the passage (the who, what, where, when, why, and how). Application of the lesson is for the teacher to determine based upon prayer, the class, the needs of individual students, and what that teacher feels the Lord has led him to emphasize. Each lesson ends with a Bible memory verse that is related to the lesson. Our prayer is that those who take this journey, both teachers and students, will expand in their knowledge of the Bible and grow in their love for the Lord and His Word. May God bless you richly as you study and teach His Word! viii

10 The Statement of Faith Bible: We believe that the Bible is the inspired, infallible, authoritative, complete Word of God and is accurate in all historical and scientific references. God: We believe that there is one holy and perfect God, eternally existent in three persons Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Jesus: We believe that Jesus Christ is true God and true man; in His virgin birth, sinless life, miracles, atoning death, bodily resurrection, ascension, and in His physical return. Holy Spirit: We believe that the Holy Spirit is the divine third person of the triune God, sent to indwell, comfort, teach, and empower the believer, and to convict the unbeliever of sin. Man: We believe man was originally created perfect, in the image and likeness of God, with an unbroken relationship with God. When the first man (Adam) disobeyed God, the perfect relationship between God and man was broken and the curse of sin and death entered all creation. All men are born with this sin nature and only the atoning work of the Lord Jesus Christ can remove man s sinful nature and restore the broken relationship with God. Salvation: We believe that salvation (forgiveness of sin against God) is provided only through faith in the life, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ for all who believe, repent, and receive the gift of eternal life. As a result of faith, works will follow. Resurrection: We believe in the resurrection of both the believer (saved) and the unbeliever (unsaved); the believer to eternal life and the unbeliever to eternal damnation. -Directed Doctrine is pleased to be able to provide Bible curriculum to a variety of denominations. Our unique teacher-directed doctrinal approach provides a platform for each teacher/parent to explain specific doctrines as they arise within the lesson. ix

11 Grapevine Goals assumes that all teachers of this curriculum will already have a personal and intimate relationship with the Lord, as well as a calling to teach the Word of God. At our goals for teachers are that you will: Learn more about the character of the God you serve and His Word. Be godly examples to your students. Effectively communicate the Word of God to this generation. Instruct only after having spent time in prayer, Bible reading, and study. Have sufficient preparation time for your own study without the need to gather, order, and put together multiple supplies for various activities. Learn along with your students. Grapevine Student Goals believes that students who are taught using reading, hearing, and drawing will have a higher retention rate than those who are just lectured. We also believe that teaching the Bible in a chronological and sequential format is best for long-term memory and life impact. At Grapevine Studies our goals for students are that they will: Desire to serve the One that all history pointed toward: Jesus, the Christ, the Messiah. Once students become believers, to teach them to know God and live a holy life. See God s interaction and movement through history as He dealt with nations and individuals so that they will be able to recognize God s movement and interaction in their own lives. Have a Biblical framework in place that will encourage and inspire them to study further on their own, and to understand the context of the passages they read in the future. Learn from those who have lived before them. and Student Supply List supplies: Bible, book, dry erase board & markers (8 colors), and Bible dictionary. Student supplies: Bible, student book, and colored pencils. x

12 2010 by Teaching Beginner Books Daily Schedule Day 1: Lesson page 1 Day 2: Lesson page 2 Weekly Schedule Review (5-10 minutes) Lesson Pages 1 and 2 (35-40 minutes) Before Class Lesson Preparation: Nothing can replace the time a teacher spends in prayer with our Master, the Lord God Almighty. We also recommend you read the Scriptures and lesson notes before class. Supplies needed for teaching: Bible Dry erase board or chalk board Dry erase markers or chalk Colored pencils Lesson pages for each student Bible Dictionary Teaching the Lessons Notes Notes: The teacher notes are in green. The notes are intended to be used as a guide, but they may be read aloud to the students if desired. These notes will also be helpful for substitute teachers. Mary Read aloud: Luke 1:26-27 Mary Memory Verse: Luke 1:31 Discuss Mary: Mary was a young Jewish woman who lived in Nazareth and was engaged to a man named Joseph. Draw and have students draw: Mary. Lesson 1 Mary and the Angel Read aloud: Luke 1:28-31 Bible Dictionary: We have provided a few words we recommend you look up in a Bible dictionary. These words will help when teaching the lesson and answering questions from your students. Discuss Mary and the Angel: The angel Gabriel appeared to Mary to tell her that she would be the mother of the Messiah and His name would be Jesus. (s: You may need to explain the term Messiah to your students.) Draw and have students draw: The angel Gabriel and Mary. Look up the following words in a Lesson Review: Bible Dictionary: 1. Where did Mary live? Nazareth. 2. Who appeared to Mary? The angel, Gabriel. Betrothed (Luke 1:27) 3. What message did Gabriel give to Mary? She would be the mother of Jesus. Favor (Luke 1:30) 4. What did Mary do when she heard the news? She sang a song to God. Holy (Luke 1:49) 5. What did you learn about Mary? God chose Mary to be the mother of Jesus and sent an angel to tell her. Seed (Luke 1:55) Memory Verse: Luke 1: by 1 xi

13 2010 by 2010 by Lesson Pages Stick Figuring: As or after the Scripture is read, the teacher will stick figure that portion of Scripture onto the board. While students are drawing, teachers can discuss that part of the lesson. Students can either draw what the teacher has drawn or draw their own interpretations of the Scripture. We encourage the use of colors and creativity. We have found that the more the students draw, the more they remember. Some older students may opt to Joseph Memory Verse: Matthew 1:24 take notes in this section. Joseph Heard the News Read aloud: Matthew 1:18 Lesson 2 Review Questions and Answers: This section gives teachers the questions and answers for the lesson review. These questions cover the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the lesson. We encourage teachers to add their own questions as time allows. Discuss Joseph Heard the News: Before Joseph and Mary were married, Joseph heard that Mary was pregnant. Draw and have students draw: A man telling Joseph the news. 5. What did you learn about Joseph? He was just and the husband of Mary. Memory Verse: Matthew 1:24 Application: At, we believe that teachers determine how 3 to apply each lesson. We encourage our teachers to spend time in prayer to determine what emphasis to put on that lesson. We have found this gives our teachers great freedom and is very effective. Notice that the last question is the application question for the lesson. The answer to this question will depend upon what the Lord has led you to emphasize in the lesson. Joseph s Choice Read aloud: Matthew 1:19 Look up the following words in a Bible Dictionary: Just (Matthew 1:19) Immanuel (Matthew 1:23) Discuss Joseph s Choice: Thinking Mary had been unfaithful, Joseph planned to divorce her quietly. Draw and have students draw: An Joseph thinking about his choices. Lesson Review: 1. Describe Joseph. Just and kind. 2. How did Joseph respond to the news? He was going to divorce her quietly. 3. What did the angel tell Joseph? He was to take Mary as wife and name the baby Jesus. 4. How did Joseph respond to the news from the angel? He took Mary as his wife. Final Review Final Review Final Review 1. Where did Mary live? Nazareth. 2. Who appeared to Mary? The angel Gabriel. 3. What message did Gabriel give to Mary? She would be the mother of Jesus. 4. What did Mary do when she heard the news? She sang a song to God. 5. What did you learn about Mary? God chose Mary to be the mother of Jesus and sent an angel to tell her. 6. Recite Luke 1: Describe Joseph. Just and kind. 8. How did Joseph respond to the news? He was going to divorce her quietly. 9. What did the angel tell Joseph? He was to take Mary as wife and name the baby Jesus. 10. How did Joseph respond to the news from the angel? He took Mary as his wife. 11. What did you learn about Joseph? He was just and the husband of Mary. 12. Recite Matthew 1: What did Caesar decree? Each man had to register in his hometown. Questions: This review is designed to ensure that your students have mastered the information covered in each lesson. The questions should be familiar to them and will include their memory verses for the study. This is a unique way for you to show your students how much they have learned. 14. Why did Joseph and Mary go to Bethlehem? To obey the decree, register and pay taxes. 15. What happened while Mary and Joseph were in Bethlehem? Jesus was born! 16. Where did they lay Jesus? In a manger. 17. What did you learn about the birth of Jesus? Jesus was born in Bethlehem. 18. Recite Luke 2: Shepherds. 20. How were the shepherds told the news about Jesus? Angels told them and sang. 21. What did the shepherds do when they heard the news about Jesus? They went to see Jesus and worshipped him. 15 xii

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15 Mary Memory Verse: Luke 1:31 Lesson 1 Mary Read aloud: Luke 1:26-27 Discuss Mary: Mary was a young Jewish woman who lived in Nazareth and was engaged to a man named Joseph. Draw and have students draw: Mary. Mary and the Angel Read aloud: Luke 1:28-31 Discuss Mary and the Angel: The angel Gabriel appeared to Mary to tell her that she would be the mother of the Messiah and His name would be Jesus. (s: You may need to explain the term Messiah to your students.) Draw and have students draw: The angel Gabriel and Mary. Look up the following words in a Bible Dictionary: Betrothed (Luke 1:27) Favor (Luke 1:30) Holy (Luke 1:49) Seed (Luke 1:55) Lesson Review: 1. Where did Mary live? Nazareth. 2. Who appeared to Mary? The angel, Gabriel. 3. What message did Gabriel give to Mary? She would be the mother of Jesus. 4. What did Mary do when she heard the news? She sang a song to God. 5. What did you learn about Mary? God chose Mary to be the mother of Jesus and sent an angel to tell her. Memory Verse: Luke 1: by 1

16 Lesson 1 Mary s Response Read aloud: Luke 1:38 Discuss Mary s Response: Mary accepted and believed the news from Gabriel. Draw and have students draw: Mary kneeling. Mary s Song Read aloud: Luke 1:46-56 Discuss Mary s Song: After Mary heard the news from Gabriel she sang a beautiful worship song to the Lord. (Note: For younger children you may want to shorten how many verses you read of this song.) Draw and have students draw: Mary singing a song. Completed Student Page 1 Completed Student Page 2 Mary Student Mary The Resurrection Luke 1:38 Student Mary Luke 1:26-27 Mary s Response Luke 1:46-56 Mary Luke 1:28-31 Mary s Song Lesson Review 1. Where did Mary live? 2. Who appeared to Mary? 3. What message did Gabriel give to Mary? 4. What did Mary do when she heard the news? 5. What did you learn about Mary? Mary and the Angel Memory Verse: Luke 1: by by by 2

17 Joseph Memory Verse: Matthew 1:24 Lesson 2 Joseph Heard the News Read aloud: Matthew 1:18 Discuss Joseph Heard the News: Before Joseph and Mary were married, Joseph heard that Mary was pregnant. Draw and have students draw: A man telling Joseph the news. Joseph s Choice Read aloud: Matthew 1:19 Discuss Joseph s Choice: Thinking Mary had been unfaithful, Joseph planned to divorce her quietly. Draw and have students draw: An Joseph thinking about his choices. Look up the following words in a Bible Dictionary: Just (Matthew 1:19) Immanuel (Matthew 1:23) Lesson Review: 1. Describe Joseph. Just and kind. 2. How did Joseph respond to the news? He was going to divorce her quietly. 3. What did the angel tell Joseph? He was to take Mary as wife and name the baby Jesus. 4. How did Joseph respond to the news from the angel? He took Mary as his wife. 5. What did you learn about Joseph? He was just and the husband of Mary. Memory Verse: Matthew 1: by 3

18 Lesson 2 The Angel and Joseph Read aloud: Matthew 1:20-23 Discuss The Angel and Joseph: After Joseph s decision the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph and told him that Mary was pregnant with the Messiah. The angel told Joseph to take Mary as his wife and to name the baby she was carrying Jesus. Draw and have students draw: Joseph and the angel. Joseph and Mary Read aloud: Matthew 1:24 Discuss Joseph and Mary: Joseph obeyed the angel of the Lord and took Mary as his wife. Draw and have students draw: Joseph and Mary. Completed Student Page 1 Completed Student Page 2 Joseph Student Joseph Matthew 1:20-23 Student Joseph Matthew 1:18 The Angel and Joseph Matthew 1:24 Joseph Heard the News Matthew 1:19 Joseph and Mary Lesson Review 1. Describe Joseph? 2. How did Joseph respond to the news? 3. What did the angel tell Joseph? 4. How did Joseph respond to the news from the angel? 5. What did you learn about Joseph? Joseph s Choice Memory Verse: Matthew 1: by by by 4

19 Memory Verse: Luke 2:7 Lesson 3 The Decree Read aloud: Luke 2:1-3 Discuss The Decree: The Roman leader, Caesar Augustus, issued a decree that all men should be taxed. Each man was commanded to go his own town to be registered. Draw and have students draw: A Roman carrying a scroll/decree. Bethlehem Read aloud: Luke 2:4-5 Discuss Bethlehem: In order for Joseph to register, he had to travel to Bethlehem. Mary traveled with Joseph to Bethlehem. Draw and have students draw: Mary (pregnant) and Joseph traveling to Bethlehem. Look up the following words in a Bible Dictionary: Decree (Luke 2:1) Lineage (Luke 2:4) Swaddling cloths (Luke 2:7) Lesson Review: 1. What did Caesar decree? Each man had to register in his hometown. 2. Why did Joseph and Mary go to Bethlehem? To obey the decree, register and pay taxes. 3. What happened while Mary and Joseph were in Bethlehem? Jesus was born! 4. Where did they lay Jesus? In a manger. 5. What did you learn about the birth of Jesus? Jesus was born in Bethlehem. Memory Verse: Luke 2: by 5

20 The Resurrection Lesson 3! Read aloud: Luke 2:6-7; Matthew 1:25 Discuss!: While Joseph and Mary were in Bethlehem, the long-awaited Messiah was born! Mary wrapped Him in swaddling clothes and laid him in the manger. Joseph named him Jesus. Draw and have students draw: Jesus in a manger, with Joseph and Mary. Completed Student Page 1 Completed Student Page 2 Student Luke 1:38; Matthew 1:25 Student Luke 2:1-3 The Decree Luke 2:4-5! Lesson Review 1. What did Ceasar decree? 2. Why did Joseph and Mary go to Bethlehem? 3. What happened while Mary and Joseph were in Bethlehem? 4. Where did the lay Jesus? 5. What did you learn about the birth of Jesus? Bethlehem Memory Verse: Luke 2: by by by 6

21 The Shepherds Memory Verse: Luke 2:20 The Shepherds The Angel s News Read aloud: Luke 2:8-12 Discuss The Angel s News: The angel of the Lord announced to the shepherds that the Messiah had been born. Draw and have students draw: An angel and shepherd. The Angels Sang Read aloud: Luke 2:13-14 Discuss The Angels Sang: The angel of the Lord was joined by other angels and they all sang a song to God. Draw and have students draw: The angels singing to the shepherds. Look up the following words in a Bible Dictionary: Tidings (Luke 2:10) Haste (Luke 2:16) Marveled (Luke 2:18) Pondered (Luke 2:19) 2017 by 7 Lesson Review: 1. Who were the first people to be told about the birth of Jesus? Shepherds. 2. How were the shepherds told the news about Jesus? Angels told them and sang. 3. What did the shepherds do when they heard the news about Jesus? They went to see Jesus and worshipped him. 4. After the shepherds saw Jesus, what did they do? They told others. 5. What did you learn about the shepherds? They were the first to hear about Jesus. Memory Verse: Luke 2:20

22 The Shepherds Jesus and the Shepherds Read aloud: Luke 2:15-16 Discuss Jesus and the Shepherds: Upon hearing the news about Jesus, the shepherds went immediately to find Him. Upon finding Jesus the shepherds worshipped Him. Draw and have students draw: A shepherd kneeling at the manger of Jesus. The Shepherds Told Others Read aloud: Luke 2:17-20 Discuss The Shepherds Told Others: After the shepherds worshipped Jesus they returned to the fields praising God. The shepherds told others about hearing the angel s announcement and seeing Jesus. Draw and have students draw: A shepherd telling someone about Jesus. Completed Student Page 1 Completed Student Page 2 The Shepherds Student The Shepherds Luke 2:15-16 Student The Shepherds Luke 2:8-12 Jesus and the Shepherds Luke 2:17-20 The Angel s News Luke 2:13-14 The Shepherds Told Others Lesson Review 1.? 2. How were the shepherds told the news about Jesus? 3. What did the shepherds do when they heard the news about Jesus? 4. After the shepherds saw Jesus what did they do? 5. What did you learn about the shepherds? The Angels Sang Memory Verse: Luke 2: by by by 8

23 The Temple Memory Verse: Luke 2:22b The Temple Naming of Jesus Read aloud: Luke 2:21 Discuss Naming of Jesus: When Jesus was eight days old He was circumcised and given His name. Draw and have students draw: Joseph holding Jesus as he names Him. The Temple Read aloud: Luke 2:22-24 Discuss The Temple: In accordance with the Law, Joseph and Mary took Jesus to the temple to present Him to the Lord and offer a sacrifice. Draw and have students draw: Joseph, Mary, and Jesus walking to the temple. Look up the following words in a Bible Dictionary: Circumcision (Luke 2:21) Purification (Luke 2:22) Consolation (Luke 2:25) Salvation (Luke 2:30) Redemption (Luke 2:38) Lesson Review: 1. Why did Joseph and Mary take Jesus to the temple? To give Jesus His name and made a sacrifice. 2. Who named Jesus at the temple? Joseph. 3. What did Simeon say about Jesus? Jesus was the salvation of Israel. 4. What did Anna say about Jesus? Jesus was the redemption of Israel. 5. What did you learn about the the temple? Joseph and Mary took Jesus to the temple. Simeon and Anna prophesied over Jesus. Memory Verse: Luke 2:22b 2017 by 9

24 The Temple Simeon s Proclamation Read aloud: Luke 2:25-35 Discuss Simeon s Proclamation: A godly man named Simeon was led by the Holy Spirit to be at the temple when Joseph, Mary, and Jesus arrived. Simeon blessed God and proclaimed Jesus as the long-await one who would bring salvation to Israel. Draw and have students draw: Simeon holding baby Jesus. Anna s Declaration Read aloud: Luke 2:36-38 Discuss Anna s Declaration: Anna, a prophetess who lived at the temple, gave thanks to God when she saw Jesus and declared His coming to others, as the redemption of Israel. Draw and have students draw: Anna holding baby Jesus. Completed Student Page 1 Completed Student Page 2 The Temple Student The Temple Luke 2:25-35 Student The Temple Luke 2:21 Simeon s Proclamation Luke 2:36-38 Naming of Jesus Luke 2:22-24 Anna s Declaration Lesson Review 1.? 2. How were the shepherds told the news about Jesus? 3. What did the shepherds do when they heard the news about Jesus? 4. After the shepherds saw Jesus what did they do? 5. What did you learn about the temple? The Temple Memory Verse: Luke 2:22b 2010 by by by 10

25 The Wise Men Memory Verse: Matthew 2:1 The Wise Men Herod and the Wise Men Read aloud: Matthew 2:1-3 Discuss Herod and the Wise Men: Wise men from the east traveled to Jerusalem to worship Jesus after they had seen a star announcing the birth of a king. When Herod learned why the wise men had come he was troubled. Draw and have students draw: A wise man kneeling before King Herod. Herod s Search Read aloud: Matthew 2:4-8 Discuss Herod s Search: Herod called in the religious leaders to determine where this new king had been born. Herod also instructed the wise men to return to him with news of the Child s location on the pretense that Herod would then go and worship Him. Draw and have students draw: King Herod talking to a religious leader. Look up the following words in a Bible Dictionary: Wise men (Matthew 2:1) Prophet (Matthew 2:5) Frankincense (Matthew 2:11) Myrrh (Matthew 2:11) Lesson Review: 1. Who came from the east to worship Jesus? Wise men. 2. How did Herod respond to the wise men? He asked for the time and place of Jesus birth. 3. What did the wise men do when they found Jesus? They gave gifts and worshipped Him. 4. Why did the wise men go home a different route? They had been warned in a dream not to return to Herod. 5. What did you learn about the wise men? They traveled to Bethlehem to worship Jesus. Memory Verse: Matthew 2: by 11

26 The Wise Men Jesus and the Wise Men Read aloud: Matthew 2:9-11 Discuss Jesus and the Wise Men: The wise men, being led by the star, found Jesus and worshipped Him. They also gave Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Draw and have students draw: A wise man giving Jesus a gift. The Wise Men Depart Read aloud: Matthew 2:12 Discuss The Wise Men Depart: God warned the wise men in a dream to avoid Herod and so they returned to their country using a different route. Draw and have students draw: A wise man returning home. Completed Student Page 1 Completed Student Page 2 The Wise Men Student The Wise Men Matthew 2:9-11 Student The Wise Men Matthew 2:1-3 Jesus and the Wise Men Matthew 2:12 Herod and the Wise Men Matthew 2:4-8 The Wise Men Depart Lesson Review 1. Who came from the east to worship Jesus? 2. How did Herod respond to the wise men? 3. What did the wise men do when they found Jesus? 4.? 5. What did you learn about the wise men? Herod s Search Memory Verse: Matthew 2: by by by 12

27 Herod Memory Verse: Matthew 2:14 Herod Egypt Read aloud: Matthew 2:13-15 Discuss Egypt: An angel appeared to Joseph in a dream and warned Him that Herod was seeking to kill Jesus. The angel told Joseph to take Mary and Jesus and flee to Egypt, which he did immediately. Draw and have students draw: Pyramids representing Egypt. Herod s Decree of Death Read aloud: Matthew 2:16-18 Discuss Herod s Decree: Upon discovering that the wise men had deceived him, Herod issued a death decree for all male children living in or near Bethlehem who were two years old and younger. Draw and have students draw: Herod issuing the decree to kill the children. Look up the following words in a Bible Dictionary: Lamentation (Matthew 2:18) Wisdom (Luke 2:40) Grace (Luke 2:40) Lesson Review: 1. When Herod discovered that the wise men were not retuning to him, what did he decree? Death to all male children under two. 2. Why did Joseph take Mary and Jesus to Egypt? To escape from Herod. 3. When did Joseph, Mary and Jesus return to Nazareth? After the death of Herod. 4. What do we know about Jesus childhood? He grew up and God s grace was on Him. 5. What did you learn about Herod? Herod hated Jesus and tried to kill Him. Memory Verse: Matthew 2: by 13

28 Herod Nazareth Read aloud: Matthew 2:19-23 Discuss Nazareth: When Herod died an angel appeared to Joseph to tell him the news. Joseph then took Mary and Jesus and returned to Israel, settling in a town called Nazareth. Draw and have students draw: Joseph, Jesus and Mary in front of their home in Nazareth. Jesus Grew Up Read aloud: Luke 2:39-40 Discuss Jesus Grew Up: Little is known about the childhood of Jesus except that as He grew up physically, He also grew in wisdom, became strong in spirit, and God s grace was upon Him. Draw and have students draw: Jesus growing up. Completed Student Page 1 Completed Student Page 2 Bith of Jesus Herod Student Herod Matthew 2: :9 Student Herod Matthew 2:13-15 Nazareth Luke 2:39-40 Egypt Matthew 2:16-18 Jesus Grew Up Lesson Review 1. When Herod discovered that the wise men were not retuning to him, what did he decree? 2. Why did Joseph take Mary and Jesus to Egypt? 3. When did Joseph, Mary and Jesus return to Nazareth? 4. What do we know about Jesus childhood? 5. What did you learn about Herod? Herod s Decree of Death Memory Verse: Matthew 2: by by by 14

29 Final Review Final Review 1. Where did Mary live? Nazareth. 2. Who appeared to Mary? The angel Gabriel. 3. What message did Gabriel give to Mary? She would be the mother of Jesus. 4. What did Mary do when she heard the news? She sang a song to God. 5. What did you learn about Mary? God chose Mary to be the mother of Jesus and sent an angel to tell her. 6. Recite Luke 1: Describe Joseph. Just and kind. 8. How did Joseph respond to the news? He was going to divorce her quietly. 9. What did the angel tell Joseph? He was to take Mary as wife and name the baby Jesus. 10. How did Joseph respond to the news from the angel? He took Mary as his wife. 11. What did you learn about Joseph? He was just and the husband of Mary. 12. Recite Matthew 1: What did Caesar decree? Each man had to register in his hometown. 14. Why did Joseph and Mary go to Bethlehem? To obey the decree, register and pay taxes. 15. What happened while Mary and Joseph were in Bethlehem? Jesus was born! 16. Where did they lay Jesus? In a manger. 17. What did you learn about the birth of Jesus? Jesus was born in Bethlehem. 18. Recite Luke 2: Who were the first people to be told about the birth of Jesus? Shepherds. 20. How were the shepherds told the news about Jesus? Angels told them and sang. 21. What did the shepherds do when they heard the news about Jesus? They went to see Jesus and worshipped him by 15

30 Final Review 22. After the shepherds saw Jesus, what did they do? They told others. 23. What did you learn about the shepherds? They were the first to hear about Jesus. 24. Recite Luke 2: Why did Joseph and Mary take Jesus to the temple? To give Jesus His name and made a sacrifice. 26. Who named Jesus at the temple? Joseph. 27. What did Simeon say about Jesus? Jesus was the salvation of Israel. 28. What did Anna say about Jesus? Jesus was the redemption of Israel. 29. What did you learn about the temple? Joseph and Mary took Jesus to the temple. Simeon and Anna prophesied over Jesus. 30. Recite Luke 2:22b. 31. Who came from the east to worship Jesus? Wise men. 32. How did Herod respond to the wise men? He asked for the time and place of Jesus birth. 33. What did the wise men do when they found Jesus? They gave gifts and worshipped Him. 34. Why did the wise men go home a different route? They had been warned in a dream not to return to Herod. 35. What did you learn about the wise men? They traveled to Bethlehem to worship Jesus. 36. Recite Matthew 2: When Herod discovered that the wise men were not retuning to him, what did he decree? Death to all male children under two. 38. Why did Joseph take Mary and Jesus to Egypt? To escape from Herod. 39. When did Joseph, Mary and Jesus return to Nazareth? After the death of Herod. 40. What do we know about Jesus childhood? He grew up and God s grace was on Him. 41. What did you learn about Herod? Herod hated Jesus and tried to kill Him. 42. Recite Matthew 2: by 16

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