18 - Wise Men Visit Baby Jesus
Introduction:
Go over the picture or the scene of the Nativity and review Baby Jesus with St. Mary and St. Joseph, the stable, Jesus asleep in the manger, etc…. Learn that Jesus is our King, the true King.
Lesson Outline:
When Baby Jesus was born, God put a special star in the sky. It was big and bright, bigger than all the other stars in the sky and very white and shiny. Wise men, like kings, saw the star from very far. They knew that it was a special star. They said to each other “this star must be for a new King who is born, let us go and find Him and worship Him.” They packed their stuff and started to travel on a very long journey, which took so many days. Nobody had any cars at that time; they had to use camels to travel. They followed the star for a long way and finally, it led them to Bethlehem, where Jesus was. They were very happy to see Baby Jesus and they bowed down to Him. They gave Him three gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Christmas is the birthday of Jesus, the Feast of the Nativity. This week we celebrate Jesus' birth and remember that he came because he loves us so much and he was a special baby that came for everyone. The shepherds and the kings came to visit him and were all so happy. We are also so happy for the birth of Jesus.
Memory Verse:
“Glory to God in the highest and peace on earth” Luke 2:14
Song: Away in a manger https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnwO_0DrpCk&vl=en
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,
The little Lord Jesus lay down His sweet head,
The stars in the bright sky looked down where He lay,
The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.
The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes
But little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes
I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky.
And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh
Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay
Close by me for ever and love me, I pray
Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care
And take us to Heaven to live with Thee there
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhuKeFX9HpE
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