Introduction
What is your favorite Holiday?
Can you guess what mine is?
Task
Today we are going to learn about...
Christmas!
The true narrative (or story) of Christmas is found in the Bible.
We will read what the Bible says in Luke 2.
We will also learn why we celebrate Christmas and what an important event it is to Christians.
We will compare the Biblical story of Christmas to how people celebrate Christmas in America today.
Process
1. The life of Jesus
This link will give you an overview of Jesus, the One we celebrate at Christmas. This will explain why He came and the events of His life on Earth. You are welcome to look at the pictures, but it is not required. :)
https://answersingenesis.org/kids/jesus/sinless-spotless-lamb/
When you are done reading, answer the following questions:
1. What did the sacrifices point to?
2. What did Jesus do on earth?
3. Think about Jesus's resurrection. Could that really happen? How do you know?
4. If you are a Christian, do you have any responsibility because of this good news? Why or why not?
2.The Christmas Story
Click the following link to read the Christmas story from the Bible. The Bible is God's Word, so we can trust that what is says really happened!
1. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+2%3A1-7&version=KJV
1. Why did Mary & Joseph have to go to Bethlehem?
2. What did Mary wrap baby Jesus in? What do you think of this? Is it different than you are used to?
3. What is a manger? Go to this link and look at the first definition to find out:
http://www.dictionary.com/browse/manger
2. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+2%3A8-18&version=KJV
1. Look at verse nine. How would you have felt if you were a shepherd?
2. How do you think the shepherds acted when they told others what they had seen?
3. How would you have responded to the sheperds?
3. Venn Diagram
Create a venn diagram comparing the story of Christmas to modern Christmas celebrations.
Story of Christmas Modern Celebrations
Evaluation
Grading Rubric
| Use information from text | 5 points |
| Accurate Venn Diagram |
3 points |
| Accurate spelling and grammar |
2 points |
Conclusion
I hope this study was helpful and informative for you. The Christmas season is a special time of year for believers in Jesus Christ as we celebrate His birth!