Luke 2 · Grade 4
The Savior Has Come
Read and Think
Luke tells the Christmas story with real places and rulers. Caesar Augustus ordered a census, so Joseph traveled from Nazareth to Bethlehem with Mary. Bethlehem was the city of David, and the prophets had said a great King would come from David's family. There Jesus was born and laid in a manger because there was no room for them in the inn.
God did not announce the birth to kings first. He sent an angel to shepherds, ordinary workers in the fields. The angel said a Savior had been born, who is Christ the Lord, and that they would find Him wrapped in cloth and lying in a manger. A great crowd of angels praised God. The shepherds went quickly, found Jesus, and spread the news. Mary treasured all these things in her heart.
In the temple, an old man named Simeon held Jesus and praised God, saying his eyes had seen God's salvation. The prophet Anna thanked God too. Years later, twelve-year-old Jesus stayed behind in the temple. When His worried parents found Him, He said He had to be in His Father's house. Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and people.
Show What You Know
Why is it important that Jesus was born in Bethlehem?
To whom did God first announce Jesus' birth?
What sign did the angel give the shepherds?
What did twelve-year-old Jesus call the temple?
Word Bank Fill-In
Use the word bank to fill in each blank.
- Caesar Augustus ordered a census, so Joseph traveled from Nazareth to with Mary.
- There was born and laid in a manger because there was no room for them in the inn.
- did not announce the birth to kings first.
- He sent an angel to , ordinary workers in the fields.
- The angel said a Savior had been born, who is Christ the Lord, and that they would find Him wrapped in cloth and lying in a .
Think About It
God told the good news to shepherds first. What does that teach you about who God cares for?
Mary kept these things in her heart and thought about them. How can you take time to think about what God has done?
Memory Verse
“For there is born to you today, in David’s city, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”
Luke 2:11 (WEB)
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Prayer
Dear God, thank You for this Bible story. Help me to . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- Jesus, the King, was born in a humble place. What does that teach us about God?
- How can you remember what God has done for you?
- Jesus grew in favor with God and people. What is one way you want to grow this year?
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