The Manger
Teaching Goal: Review the birth of Jesus and build a manger. Scripture: Luke 2:7 Mary wrapped the baby Jesus in cloths and placed him in a manger because there was no room for them in the inn. Materials: 4 pieces of 2 x 2 x [...]
Traveling Nativity
Teaching Goal: Teach the story of Jesus’ birth. Scriptures: Luke 2 and Matthew 2 Materials: Option 1: Pre-made unbreakable nativity set Option 2: Make your own set and characters: 10 Styrofoam cones 10 Styrofoam balls 1 Styrofoam egg shape Water color, washable paint Toothpicks Glue [...]
Christmas Quiz
Teaching Goal: What does the Bible really say about the birth of Jesus? Scripture: See Answer Sheet Materials: Copy of the quiz for each participant. (**Found in downloadable PDF version of this activity.) Copy of the answer sheet for the leader (**Found in downloadable PDF version [...]
Angels Are Powerful
Teaching Goal: God’s powerful angels command respect and fear. Scripture: Joshua 5:14 Joshua has crossed the Jordan river and entered the promised land. He meets an angel of the Lord. “Joshua fell face down to the ground in reverence.” Luke 2:9 An angel of the [...]