Free Sunday School Lesson: The Christmas Story

The Christmas story is about the birth of Jesus. In a little town of Bethlehem, Mary and Joseph had to travel there for a census. There was no room at the inn, so Jesus was born in a manger. It's a very important story in Christianity as it symbolizes the coming of the Savior. Sunday school lessons often focus on teaching kids about the significance of this event, like how it shows God's love for humanity by sending his Son into the world.

One important part to include is the announcement by the angel to Mary. This shows how special Jesus' birth was. Also, the journey to Bethlehem should be in it, as it sets the scene for the birth in a manger. The shepherds' encounter with the angels and their visit to Jesus is a great addition too.

We can include the story of Mary and Joseph. For example, how Mary was visited by the angel and how Joseph reacted. Also, the journey to Bethlehem and the birth in the manger are key parts. And of course, the visit of the shepherds and the wise men.

Well, it can include the story of Jesus' birth in Bethlehem. Talk about Mary and Joseph, how they traveled there. Also, mention the shepherds who were visited by angels and came to see the baby Jesus.

A Sunday school lesson on the Christmas story might start with the prophecy in the Old Testament about the coming Messiah. Then it would cover how an ordinary young woman, Mary, was chosen to be the mother of Jesus. We can also include how the shepherds were initially afraid when the angels appeared but then were filled with joy and went to see the baby. The Christmas story is full of such wonderful and meaningful elements that are great for teaching in Sunday school.

Use pictures or simple illustrations. Kids love visual things.

One way is to tell the story in a more interactive way. Instead of just reading it, the teacher can ask the kids questions like 'What would you do if you were a shepherd and saw the angels?' The teacher can also act out parts of the story. Another idea is to play some soft Christmas music in the background while telling the story. This can create a more festive and immersive atmosphere for the kids to learn about the Christmas story.

The basic elements like the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem can be included. There could be stories about Mary and Joseph, how they traveled to Bethlehem for the census. Also, the angels announcing the birth to the shepherds, and the wise men following the star to find the baby Jesus.

One interesting Sunday school craft related to the Christmas story is making a Christmas story booklet. Provide the children with some paper, crayons, and stickers. They can draw pictures of different parts of the story like the angel visiting Mary, the journey to Bethlehem, and the wise men following the star. Then they can staple the pages together to create their own little book about the Christmas story.

The 'Find the Nativity' game is also good. Hide small nativity scene pieces around the Sunday school room. As the students find the pieces, they can tell the part of the Christmas story related to that piece. It makes the learning of the story interactive and exciting.