Matthew 2 · Grade 3
Gifts for the King
Read the Story
Wise men from the east came to Jerusalem asking, "Where is he who is born King of the Jews?" They had seen His star and came to worship Him. King Herod heard this and was troubled. He did not want another king.
The priests and teachers told Herod that the prophet said the Christ would be born in Bethlehem. Herod sent the wise men there and secretly planned to harm the child. The star led the wise men to the house, and they rejoiced. They worshiped Jesus and gave Him gold, frankincense and myrrh.
God warned the wise men in a dream not to go back to Herod, so they went home another way. An angel told Joseph in a dream to take Jesus and Mary to Egypt. Joseph obeyed, and God kept Jesus safe. Later they came back and lived in a town called Nazareth.
Memory Verse
“They came into the house and saw the young child with Mary, his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Opening their treasures, they offered to him gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.”
Matthew 2:11 (WEB)
Answer the Questions
What were the wise men looking for?
How did King Herod feel when he heard about the new King?
How did the wise men know where to go?
Why did the wise men go home another way?
Where did Jesus' family go to stay safe?
Put the Story in Order
Write what happened in each box.
Prayer
Dear God, thank You for this Bible story. Help me to . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- The travelers went a long way to find Jesus. What would you be willing to do to spend time with Him?
- God kept baby Jesus safe. How has God taken care of you?
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