Sunday Spotlight is where we share our Calvary Kids Bible lesson topic each week for kids of all ages. Use this lesson for a Family Night devotion or a preview/review time to talk about what your children are learning at Calvary on Sundays. These lessons correspond to the take-home cards your child receives each week. We post a new lesson here every Wednesday.

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Sunday, June 7

Lesson Title: Jesus Was Born

Bible Passage: Matthew 1; Luke 1-2

Key Passage: John 3:16

Big Picture Question: Who is Jesus? Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, who came to earth to save us.

Lesson Summary

Matthew and Luke’s accounts of Jesus’ birth showcase God’s faithfulness in sending us His Son. Long before Mary and Joseph embarked on their journey to Bethlehem, God had already promised to redeem His creation through the long-awaited Savior. Now, God was ready to make good on His promise of salvation—in an unexpected setting, at a seemingly inopportune time, and through the most unlikely of people. 

The earthly arrival of God in human form caught many by surprise. From Jesus’ virgin birth to His first night spent in a manger, the lowliness of this humble King seemed counterintuitive to most people’s expectations of how the Messiah would arrive. The joyous birth of Jesus, however, was such a miraculous occasion that God sent angels to prepare the hearts of those who would behold the newborn King—not only Mary and Joseph, but also the shepherds in the field who believed by faith. 

Despite all that seemed to go wrong in this story—from the decree of Caesar Augustus, the timing of Mary’s pregnancy and delivery, and there being no guest room for Jesus—God orchestrated every detail of this birth narrative so He would be glorified through the humble arrival of His Son. Through His angels, God spoke words of comfort, encouragement, and guidance to Jesus’ parents and the shepherds, leading them to trust Him with each next step. 

Many Old Testament prophecies had shed light on how the Messiah would arrive. The prophet Isaiah spoke of a virgin giving birth to a son named Immanuel and later predicted a child with the title, Mighty God (Isaiah 7:14, 9:6). Meanwhile, Micah, a contemporary prophet to Isaiah, had predicted the Messiah would come from Bethlehem (Micah 5:2). These were only the beginning of many Old Testament prophecies Jesus would fulfill on His way to live a perfect life, die a sacrificial death, and rise again.
 
Pray for your children as they hear this incredible Bible story. May they, too, find their place within God’s miraculous plan of redemption, placing true faith in the Savior born to bring us eternal life. 

 
Christ Connection

This is the big idea of how this week’s Bible story points to Jesus.

• Babies & Toddlers: God sent His Son, Jesus, to rescue people from their sins.
   
• Younger Preschool: God kept His promise to send a Savior! This is very good news. Jesus is God’s Son. He came into the world to rescue people from their sins.
   
• Older Preschool: God kept His promise to send a Savior! This is very good news. Jesus was not like other babies. He is God’s Son! God sent Jesus into the world to save people from their sins.
   
• Kids: God kept His promise to send Jesus, the Messiah, to save people from their sins. God will keep His promise to save everyone who trusts in Jesus as Savior and Lord.

Big Picture Question & Answer

This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit.

• Preschool: Who is Jesus? Jesus is the Son of God who came to earth to save us.
   
• Kids: Who is Jesus? Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, who came to earth to save us.

Key Passage

John 3:16  This is a Bible verse that relates to what your child will encounter each week of this unit.

• Babies & Toddlers: God loved the world and gave his only Son to all who believe in him. John 3:16
   
• Younger Preschool: God loved the world and gave his one and only Son to everyone who believes in him. John 3:16
   
• Older Preschool: For God loved the world in this way: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16
   
• Kids: For God loved the world in this way: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16

Next week: Jesus Was Dedicated (Luke 2)

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