Jesus the King · Lesson 1
An Angel Visits Mary
Luke 1:26-38; Luke 1:5-20 New Testament PrincipleFaith
The angel Gabriel told Mary she would be the mother of Jesus, God's Son, and Mary trusted God's word, because nothing is impossible with God.
Faith is believing God and His promises, even before we see them come true.
- CreationGod made it
- FallWe broke it
- RedemptionJesus fixes it (this lesson)
- RestorationJesus makes it new
Memory verse
“For no word from God will ever fail.”
Luke 1:37 BSB
The Big Story · Redemption
God had promised a King from David's family who would reign forever. Now the eternal Son of God was about to become a human baby, the promised King, born to rescue His people.
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: The sealed promise
- Ellie’s Lab (science experiment): Lift the impossible
- A skit to act out the story
- Review game: Promise keeper
- Pronunciation help, tips for every age, song ideas and a note for parents
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Preschool (ages 3–5)
I can trust God's promises.
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: Angel message, Color Mary
- 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
The angel told Mary she would be the mother of Jesus, God's Son, and Mary trusted God. I can trust God's promises too.
Start here
Ask, "Have you ever gotten really surprising news?" Let a few kids share. Say, "Today a young woman gets the most surprising news in the whole world!"
Bible story 6 min
God sent His angel Gabriel to a little town. He went to see Mary. Mary was going to wed Joseph.
Gabriel said, "Hi, Mary! God is with you. He is kind to you." Mary was scared.
Gabriel said, "Do not be afraid! You will have a baby boy. You will name Him Jesus. He is the Son of God. He will be a King forever!"
The rest of the story, discussion questions, songs, Live It and prayer are for members.
Try an activity
Doubt or trust? 8 min
- Say short sentences, like "I believe God loves me!" or "I'll believe it when I see it."
- Kids stand tall with hands open for trusting words and cross their arms for doubting words.
- Ask, "Who in our story trusted God?" (Mary!)
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3rd – 4th grade
When Gabriel announced that Mary would be the mother of God's Son, Mary trusted God's word, showing faith that believes before it sees.
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: Two questions, Promise star
- 6 “Dasch Digs Up” facts
- Real-life connections: at school, at home, at church
- Song ideas, Live It, a prayer, and a printable student handout (preview below)
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5th – 6th grade
Gabriel announced that the eternal Son of God would take on human flesh as Mary's son, the promised King of David's line, and Mary responded with humble, trusting faith.
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: The promised King arrives, The Lord's servant
- 6 “Dasch Digs Up” facts
- Real-life connections: online and on screens, at school, at church
- Song ideas, Live It, a prayer, and a printable student handout (preview below)
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More lessons on Faith
The same principle in other Bible stories.
Jesus the King · Lesson 6Jesus Calls FishermenLuke 5:1-11After a night of catching nothing, Peter trusted Jesus' word and let down the nets, caught so many fish the nets began to break, and left everything to follow Jesus.New TestamentFaith
In the Beginning · Lesson 5God Calls AbramGenesis 12:1-9; Genesis 15:1-6God called Abram to leave home and trust His promise, and Abram believed God.Old TestamentFaith
In the Beginning · Lesson 11The PassoverExodus 11:1-12:42God protected every home marked by the lamb's blood, and Jesus is our Passover Lamb whose death keeps us safe.Old TestamentFaith