LESSON 14: PRAISING BABY JESUS
VOCABULARY: defeat, king, evil, derail, selfish, power
STORY: There is a man. His name is Herod. He is a king. King Herod was king when Jesus was born. King Herod was not a good guy. When baby Jesus was born, many came to worship the King of the Jews. But this did not make King Herod happy. He was angry and wanted to find where the boy was born. He sent people to find the baby and tell him exactly where Jesus was. Many continued to present gifts and worship baby Jesus. When Herod couldn’t find Jesus, he ordered all kids under two years old to be killed. This caused Mary and baby Jesus to flee to Egypt. King Herod did evil and wanted to derail God’s plan. King Herod was selfish and wanted power. However, King Herod could not defeat God because there is only one true King. Even though King Herod wanted power, the only one who has true power is God.
STORY WITH QUESTIONS: There is a man. (Is there a man or woman?) His name is Herod. (What is his name?) He is a king. (What is he?) King Herod was king when Jesus was born. (Who was born with King Herod was king?) King Herod was not a good guy. (Was King Herod a good or bad guy?) When baby Jesus was born, many came to worship the King of the Jews. (Who did people come to worship?) But this did not make King Herod happy. (How did King Herod feel?) He was angry and wanted to find where the boy was born. (What did King Herod want to do?) He sent people to find the baby and tell him exactly where Jesus was. (What did he want to find out?) Many continued to present gifts and worship baby Jesus. (What did people do?) When Herod couldn’t find Jesus, he ordered all kids under two years old to be killed. (What did Herod order?) This caused Mary and baby Jesus to flee to Egypt. (Where did baby Jesus have to go?) King Herod did evil and wanted to derail God’s plan. (What was King Herod’s plan?) King Herod was selfish and wanted power. (What did King Herod want?) However, King Herod could not defeat God because there is only one true King. (Could King Herod defeat God?) Even though King Herod wanted power, the only one who has true power is God. (Who has true power?)
ACTIVITIES:
- Review Vocabulary Words
- Have students write words and draw a picture of each word.
- Listen to Audio 1 as you read the story.
- Listen to Audio 2 – Story with Questions as you read the story and answer the questions.
- Talk about the main idea: Which king do we want to be like?
Make a chart to compare each king
| Jesus
Selfless One true king Miracles Etc… |
King Herod
Selfish Seeks power Hurts people Etc… |
6. Have students complete the coloring page.
7. End class in prayer