The Birth of Jesus

The Birth of Jesus Christ

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What is something you know about Jesus's birth?

​Read Aloud! Matthew 2:1

After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem.

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Matthew 2:3-4

³ When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him. ⁴ When he had called together all the people’s chief priests and teachers of the law, he asked them where the Messiah was to be born.

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Luke 2:8-12

⁸ And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. ⁹ An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. ¹⁰ But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. ¹¹ Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. ¹² This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

Multiple Choice

Where was Jesus born?

• Canada

• Bethlehem

• New Mexico

• Argentina

Multiple Choice

Who was the King when Jesus was born?

• Solomon

• David

• Herod

• Moses

Multiple Choice

How did King Herod react to Jesus's birth?

• He was overjoyed

• He was sad

• He was confused

• He was disturbed

Multiple Choice

Who appeared to the shepards when Jesus was born?

• King Herod

• An angel

• Mary

• Jesus

Multiple Choice

How did the angel describe Jesus?

• "...he is the Messiah, the Lord."

• "...he is the coolest."

• "...he has brown hair."

• "...he is asleep right now."

Good job today! We are finished with the lesson.