Jesus the King · Lesson 2
Jesus Is Born
Luke 2:1-20; Micah 5:2 New Testament PrincipleJoy
In Bethlehem, God's Son was born as a baby and laid in a manger, and angels told shepherds the good news of great joy that a Savior was born.
Our joy comes from God, not from how things are going, because Jesus our Savior has come.
- CreationGod made it
- FallWe broke it
- RedemptionJesus fixes it (this lesson)
- RestorationJesus makes it new
Memory verse
“I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people: Today in the City of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord!”
Luke 2:10-11 BSB
The Big Story · Redemption
God kept His promise that a King would come from David's town, Bethlehem. The eternal Son was born as a baby to be the Savior of everyone who trusts Him.
Teacher Guide
This version includes:
- Background and context for the passage
- Hidden in Plain Sight: the detail most people miss
- The Christ Connection: how this story points to Jesus
- A 45-minute class plan and prep checklist
- Object lesson: An unexpected bed
- Bible Kitchen (taste the story): Bread in Bethlehem
- A skit to act out the story
- Review game: Find the sign
- Pronunciation help, tips for every age, song ideas and a note for parents
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Preschool (ages 3–5)
Jesus is born! I am glad!
This version includes:
- An opening hook and a 4-minute Bible story written for this age, with a Hidden in Plain Sight moment
- 3 discussion questions
- 2 activities: Rock the baby, Color baby Jesus
- 6 “Dasch Digs Up” facts
- Real-life connections: at home, at church
- Song ideas, Live It, a prayer, and a printable student handout (preview below)
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Free preview · Kindergarten – 2nd grade
Jesus, God's Son, was born in Bethlehem, and angels told shepherds the good news of great joy.
Memory verse
“I bring you good news of great joy. A Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord!”
Adapted from Luke 2:10-11
Start here
Ask, "What's the best news you ever heard?" Let a few kids share. Say, "Today an angel brings the best news in the whole world!"
Bible story 6 min
The king of Rome said, "Everyone must go to their hometown to be counted." So Joseph and Mary walked a long way to Bethlehem. That was the town of King David.
Bethlehem was full. There was no room for them. While they were there, Mary had her baby boy. She wrapped Him in cloths and laid Him in a manger, where animals eat.
That night, shepherds were in the fields with their sheep. Suddenly a shining angel came! The shepherds were scared. The angel said, "Do not be afraid! I bring you good news of great joy! A Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord! You will find Him lying in a manger."
The rest of the story, discussion questions, songs, Live It and prayer are for members.
Try an activity
Spread the news 8 min
- Kids sit in a line. Whisper "A Savior is born!" to the first child, who passes it down the line.
- The last child jumps up and shouts it. Then everyone shouts, "Good news of great joy!"
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3rd – 4th grade
God's Son was born in Bethlehem as God promised, and the angels' good news brought great joy to shepherds who hurried to see Him and tell others.
This version includes:
- An opening hook and a 8-minute Bible story written for this age, with a Hidden in Plain Sight moment
- 5 discussion questions
- 2 activities: Savior, Christ, Lord, Sheep with good news
- 6 “Dasch Digs Up” facts
- Real-life connections: at home, at school, with friends
- Song ideas, Live It, a prayer, and a printable student handout (preview below)
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5th – 6th grade
The eternal Son of God was born humbly in Bethlehem as promised, and the angels' announcement of a Savior, Christ the Lord, brings great joy for all people.
This version includes:
- An opening hook and a 10-minute Bible story written for this age, with a Hidden in Plain Sight moment
- 5 discussion questions
- 2 activities: Who is this child?, Treasure and tell
- 6 “Dasch Digs Up” facts
- Real-life connections: online and on screens, with friends, at home
- Song ideas, Live It, a prayer, and a printable student handout (preview below)
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