Preschool
Mary Meets An Angel
Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 1:26-56
BIG IDEA: We can be excited about God's promise to send Jesus!
GET TALKING:
- Who was Mary's surprise visitor? (An angel.)
- What was the promise that the angel shared with Mary? (That God was sending His Son, Jesus.)
- Why did the angel tell Mary? (Because she was going to be the Mom!)
- Mary was excited, who did she go tell? (Her cousin, Elizabeth.)
ACTION PLAN: Tell someone the good news of God's promise!
PRAYER: Thank God for His promise to send Jesus.
DECEMBER MEMORY VERSE:
"God loved us and sent His Son." 1 John 4:10
CHRISTMAS VERSE:
"And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn." Luke 2:7
Pre-K/Kindergarten
Mary Meets an Angel
Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 1:26-56
BIG IDEA: To get excited about God's promise to send His Son, Jesus.
GET TALKING:
- What was God's promise? (To send His Son, Jesus, to be our Savior.)
- Who came to visit Mary? (An angel.)
- What did the angel tell Mary? (Not to be afraid. God loves you and has chosen you to be the Mom of God's son. To name the baby Jesus.)
- Who did Mary go visit? (Her cousin Elizabeth.)
- What was Joseph doing when the angel came to visit him? (Sleeping.)
- Why did God promise to send His Son? (Because He loves us.)
ACTION PLAN: Repeat God's promise to send His Son, Jesus, to be born.
PRAYER: Thank God for His promise to send Jesus.
DECEMBER MEMORY VERSE:
"God loved us and sent His Son." 1 John 4:10
CHRISTMAS VERSE:
"In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened." Luke 2:8-9
Elementary
Perfect Promise
Isaiah 7:14; 9:2-7; Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 1:26-56
BIG IDEA: God’s promise to send Jesus is for me.
GET TALKING:
- Who was Isaiah and what did God tell him? (A prophet; that a child will be born and will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace)
- What promise did God make to Mary? (To give her a son.)
- What did God promise about Jesus? (He is God’s Son. He is the promised Savior.)
- Why is God’s promise important? (Because through his promise of sending Jesus, God has arranged for us to be part of His family.)
CONNECTING TO JESUS: The first chapter of Matthew announced that God’s promise to send Jesus was coming true! The Old Testament told this promise over and over again. This Christmas, celebrate the birth of the King, the Savior who made it possible for our sins to be forgiven.
ACTION PLAN: Describe Jesus and what God’s plan to send His Son means the world and to me.
CHRISTMAS VERSE:
"But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased."" Luke 2:10-14