Heroes of the Nativity 5-Lesson Sunday School Curriculum for Kids

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🚸 Ages 6-12 Years Old
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🎄 Start this series on Sunday, Dec 3rd to teach all 5-weeks in December.

“Heroes of the Nativity” is a Christmas series to help kids experience joy through faith in God. Life can sometimes be a little scary and uncertain, can't it? Even in the Bible, people faced challenges and unknowns. Just imagine being a shepherd out in the fields, a wise man following a star, or Mary and Joseph being told they would have a very special baby! That's a lot to handle!  But guess what? They weren't alone in their journeys, and neither are we. God was with them every step of the way, showing His love, guiding them, and turning their faith into miraculous experiences. This curriculum will teach kids that when we trust God, we too can discover joy, love, and miracles in our everyday lives. 

Big Idea: Even when things seem tough or confusing, God guides us with His love, just like He did with the Heroes of the Nativity!

Recommended Age: 6-12 Years Old

Memory Verse: Luke 2:10-11

Lesson 1 - Shepherds: Humble Witnesses to the Glory of God

• Main Idea: God reveals His love to those who listen.
• Overview: Just like the shepherds, God reveals His love to us when we take the time to listen. The shepherds were ordinary people doing their job when they heard the incredible news of Jesus' birth. This shows us that even in our ordinary lives, God can do extraordinary things. When we listen and trust in God, we can experience His love and joy, just like the shepherds did.
• Scriptures: Luke 2:8-20

Lesson 2 - Wise Men: Earnest Seekers of the Divine Promise

• Main Idea: God guides those who earnestly seek Him.
• Overview: The Wise Men were guided by God as they earnestly sought the newborn king. Their story teaches us that when we genuinely search for God in our lives and ask Him to guide our steps, He will lead us right to Him. It's through this earnest seeking that we can experience the love of Jesus, and when we find Him, like the Wise Men, we will be filled with joy.
• Scriptures: Matthew 2:1-12

Lesson 3 - Joseph: Steadfast Obedience in the Midst of Uncertainty

• Main Idea: God supports those who obey Him even when it's hard.
• Overview: Joseph's story shows us that God supports those who obey Him, even when it's challenging or doesn't make sense. Joseph trusted God's plan and followed His instructions, which led to him being a crucial part of Jesus' story. Similarly, when we obey God, we're saying we trust Him. It's through this trust that we can experience the love of Jesus and find joy, even in uncertain times.
• Scriptures: Matthew 1:18-24, Matthew 2:13-15

Lesson 4 - Mary: Trusting God in the Midst of the Miraculous

• Main Idea: God blesses those who trust in Him, no matter how impossible things seem.
• Overview: Mary was just an ordinary girl, but her trust in God led her to be part of the most extraordinary event in history: the birth of Jesus. Her story teaches us that when we trust God, even when things seem impossible, we can experience His miraculous love. This trust opens us to the love of Jesus and brings joy into our lives.
• Scriptures: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 2:19

Week 5 - Jesus: The Greatest Gift of God's Love

• Main Idea: Jesus is the greatest gift of God's love to us.
• Overview: Jesus' birth, the central event in the Nativity story, shows us that Jesus is the greatest gift of God's love. His coming to earth as a baby, growing up to die for our sins, demonstrates God's immense love for us. Through Jesus, we can experience forgiveness and form a deep relationship with Him. When we realize this gift, it brings us the greatest joy of all.
• Scriptures: Luke 2:1-7, John 3:16

Heroes of the Nativity: 5-Week Children’s Ministry Curriculum directly connects the Christmas story with the essence of the Gospel. It's about forming a personal relationship with Jesus and trusting Him to forgive sins.

The Shepherds teach us to listen to God, reminding us that we need a Savior. The Wise Men's journey encourages us to seek Jesus wholeheartedly and ask for His forgiveness. Joseph's obedience shows us the faith needed to follow God's will, much like trusting in Jesus, even when difficult. Mary's trust reflects our own call to trust Jesus with our lives and sins.

Finally, the story of Jesus' birth highlights Him as our Savior, connecting children to His role in their salvation. This series aims to deepen children's understanding of Jesus' saving love and encourages them to find joy in trusting Him.

Translation: This study is written to work with any Bible translations and poster visuals are included using the NIV, ESV, KJV, and NLT.

Attention Keeping Learning Activities 

• Easy to teach lesson plan
  
• Discussion questions and prayer
• Memory verse activity
• Printable word search worksheets
• Bible story coloring pages
• Craft activities

Perfect for Children's Ministry, Kids Church, or Sunday School for Christmas

Use this Bible study in your children's ministry, kids' church, or Sunday School. Our curriculum includes everything you need to keep the children's attention, get them into God's Word, and help them grow in their personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

• 74-pages of teaching material
• perfect for children aged 6 to 12 (Kindergarten to 6th grade)
• designed for small churches
• instant digital download in one print-friendly PDF file
• flexible teaching activities designed for elementary-aged students
• unlimited permission to share directly with volunteers or families in your church