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Unit 3: Jesus Comes
Week 27. The Baby Jesus
God came close to us as a baby.
Memory verse
laid him in a manger
Luke 2:7 (KJV, excerpt)
Read together
Read the Bible passage: Luke 2.
The picture story is written for ages 3 to 8. Older children can enjoy it too, or read the Bible passage in their own Bible.
Talk about it
- What does it mean that God became human?
- How does that change how you see God?
Do it
Read Luke 2 slowly, imagining you are there. Write down what you notice.
Pray
God, thank you that you came close.
For the leader
If this falls near Christmas, add songs and a nativity scene.
You will need: A nativity set, or toys for the manger.
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