Story: The Light of the Whole World
The story of the shepherds, from Luke 2
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Goal: To understand how and why God shared the news of Jesus’ birth with the shepherds.
Retelling of the story: Have students share parts of the story that they remember. Keep adding details and see how much that they can retell of the story. Ask questions to help them remember some important parts of the story.
- What did you discover about Jesus from today’s story?
- What appeared for all to see? (A bright new star)
- Who did God tell of Jesus’ birth first? (Shepherds watching their sheep outside of Bethlehem)
- How did God tell the shepherds of Jesus’ birth? (An angel came down and told of the good news)
Drawing the story to a close
The angel told the shepherds the good news for everyone everywhere. It was the good news that Jesus was born. That is good news for everyone everywhere, which means it is good news for us too. Jesus, the Rescuer, the Light of the World, is born!
Worship
Sing a few of your favorite worship songs
Bible Memory Verse
Today in a town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. (Luke 2:11)
Activity: Popsicle Stick Star
Supplies: 5 popsicle sticks, yarn, glue
Directions:
- Glue the popsicle sticks together to form a star.
- Tie one end of the yarn to the popsicle stick.
- Wrap around the star, covering different parts of the star.
- When done wrapping, tie the end off.
Praying about the story
Pray aloud, thanking God for telling the shepherds and us the good news. Ask the children to pray, praising God for Jesus’ birth and that he is the Light of the World.
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The Light of the Whole World
The story of the shepherds, from Luke 2
Popsicle Stick Star
Supplies: 5 popsicle sticks, yarn, glue
Directions:
- Glue the popsicle sticks together to form a star.
- Tie one end of the yarn to the popsicle stick.
- Wrap around the star, covering different parts of the star.
- When done wrapping, tie the end off.