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The Shepherds Go to See Jesus!

Angels and Shepherds

Day 135of 180
Week 27of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that the shepherds went to see baby Jesus

2

Retell the simple story of the shepherds' visit

3

Recognize God's special message through angels

📖 Scripture Connection

Luke 2:15-16

“When the angels had gone away from them into the sky, the shepherds said to one another, 'Let's go to Bethlehem right now and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.' They came with haste and found Mary, Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger.”

— Luke 2:15-16 (WEB)

Shows the shepherds' quick response to God's message

📦 Materials Needed

  • Stuffed sheep or toy sheep
  • Star cutout
  • BibleMouse printable coloring page
  • Blanket or towel (for shepherd costume)
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Let's remember our exciting story about the angels and shepherds!

💭 Review Question: Who told the shepherds about baby Jesus?
2Teaching (5 min)

BibleMouse friends, the angels gave the shepherds a special message about Jesus. They were so excited that they ran to see the baby!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Angels told the shepherds about Jesus
  • The shepherds went quickly to see Jesus
  • They found baby Jesus in a manger
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What did the shepherds do when they heard about Jesus?
  • How do you think the shepherds felt?
3Activity: Shepherd and Sheep Adventure (6 min)
review

Act out the shepherds' journey to see Jesus

📝 Instructions:
  1. Wrap child in blanket like a shepherd
  2. Place stuffed sheep nearby
  3. Walk 'to Bethlehem' (across the room)
  4. Pretend to look in the 'manger' (a designated spot)
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps child act out the story

Challenge: Let child narrate the story while acting

4Closing (3 min)

Review the special story of Jesus' birth

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did the angels tell the shepherds?
  • Did the shepherds go see Jesus?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank You for sending Jesus. We love You!

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn why Jesus came to earth!

💎 Memory Verse

Luke 2:11

“A Savior is born!”

— Luke 2:11 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Sing-along with hand motions: Point up for 'Savior', rock baby motion for 'born'

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson reinforces the miraculous announcement of Jesus' birth

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use lots of excitement when telling the story
  • Encourage child to use imagination
  • Be patient with short attention spans
🤔 Common Struggles:

Keeping focus during storytelling

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's engagement and attempts to retell the story

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Color BibleMouse shepherd and angel coloring page
  • Make a simple star craft from the BibleMouse Printables Library

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