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Luke 2 · Grade 5

Glory to God in the Highest

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Luke 2 shows that God works through history. A decree from Caesar Augustus, the most powerful ruler in the world, moved Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem at exactly the right time, so that the promised Son of David was born in David's town. The King of kings arrived not in a palace but in a humble place, and was laid in a manger.

The first people to hear were shepherds. An angel announced good news of great joy for all the people: a Savior, Christ the Lord. Then a multitude of angels praised God, giving Him glory and announcing peace on earth. The shepherds went at once, found everything just as they had been told, and returned glorifying and praising God. Mary kept all these sayings, pondering them in her heart.

When Jesus was presented at the temple, Simeon, who had been waiting for God's promise, took Him in his arms. He praised God that his eyes had seen God's salvation, a light for the nations and glory for Israel. Anna, an elderly prophet, gave thanks and spoke about Jesus to everyone waiting for redemption. At twelve, Jesus amazed the teachers with His understanding and told His parents that He must be in His Father's house. Even as a boy, Jesus knew who His true Father was.

Show What You Know

  1. How did God use Caesar Augustus in this chapter?

  2. What three titles did the angel give Jesus?

  3. How did the shepherds respond after seeing Jesus?

  4. What did Simeon say Jesus would be for the nations?

  5. What did Jesus' words at age twelve show about Him?

Crossword

451623

Across

  1. There was no room in it.
  2. An angel came to them in the field.
  3. Where Mary laid baby Jesus (the Bible says feeding trough).

Down

  1. Mary and Joseph went to this town.
  2. He praised God when Jesus was brought to the temple.
  3. The angel said a ____ was born.

Think About It

  1. The angels said the good news was for all people. Who is someone you could share this good news with?

  2. Jesus grew in wisdom and in favor with God and people. What is one way you can grow this year?

Memory Verse

“Glory to God in the highest, on earth peace, good will toward men.”

Luke 2:14 (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.

  • How does God's humble way shape how you treat others?
  • Mary kept these things in her heart. How can you remember what God has done for you?
  • Simeon waited many years to see God's promise come true. What helps you be patient with God?

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