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The Birth of Jesus
Bible Story

The Birth of Jesus

Project in classBig-screen mode for Sunday school: large text, full screen and slide clicker support.Lesson kitA 45-minute plan, questions and a printable sheet for Sunday school.Where it happened: BethlehemSee it on the Bible map and find other stories from the same place.

Story summary

Mary and Joseph traveled to Bethlehem, and there was no room at the inn. Jesus was born and laid in a manger. In the fields, angels announced the birth of the Savior to the shepherds, and they hurried to see the baby. Later, wise men from the East followed a star and brought Jesus gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

Where it is in the Bible: Luke 2:1-20; Matthew 2:1-12

Lesson for kids

Jesus is God’s greatest gift to the world, and he came for ordinary people and for every nation.

Questions to talk about as a family

After reading, use these questions to help your child remember and apply the story.

  1. Where was Jesus laid when he was born?
  2. Who announced the birth to the shepherds?
  3. Why is Jesus the greatest gift?

The full story: The Birth of Jesus

Part 1

Mary and Joseph traveled to a town called Bethlehem. It was time for the special baby to be born! But there was no room at the inn.

They found a simple place where animals slept. And there, in a warm manger, Jesus, the Savior of the world, was born!

She gave birth to her first son. She wrapped him in strips of cloth. Then she placed him in a manger. — Luke 2:7

Part 2

In the fields, the shepherds saw the sky light up! A group of angels sang: "Glory to God in the highest heaven! The Savior is born!"

They ran to Bethlehem and found baby Jesus, exactly as the angels had said. They were so happy they told everyone!

Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you. He is the Messiah, the Lord. — Luke 2:11

Part 3

Far away, three wise men saw a special star. They knew a new King had been born!

They followed the star for a long time until they found Jesus. They gave Him beautiful gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Jesus is God's greatest gift to us!

They went into the house and saw the child with his mother Mary. They bowed down and worshiped him. — Matthew 2:11

Devotionals on this story