Angels Announce the Good News about Jesus Birth (Matthew 1:18-25) Printable Bible Lesson & Sunday School Activities

What are angels, and what do they have to do with us? This Christmas Sunday School lesson reviews how God sent angels to announce the birth of Christ. When Mary and Joseph (and the shepherds) encountered these holy messengers, they were surprised, but trusted what they were told. Their lives were changed in unexpected ways, but God’s plans for them were wonderful! The angels we see in the Bible are quite different from our usual idea of what angels “should” be like, just as God’s blueprints for our lives are often different from what we’d plan or expect. Fortunately, we can know that God is trustworthy, and will bless us when we hope in Him!

We often think that we are in control of our own lives, or we hope that somehow, we can manage things. God reminds us that His ways and plans are bigger and better than ours, and that is a blessing! We know we can trust in His Word and promises, because He sent Jesus to be our savior, and He transforms our lives in great ways!

Bible Passage: Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-33; 2:8-14

Target Audience: Kindergarten-6^th grade

Lesson Materials Needed: Construction paper, markers, stickers, scissors, tape/glue, popsicle sticks, paper plates, paper bags, coffee filters, paper towel tubes, string, pipe cleaners, decorations (all optional, depending which activities you choose to use). Object lesson props can include pictures or representations of angels (ornaments, paintings, etc.), of various types.

More Resources Online

• Watch the video demonstration of the object lesson
• Watch the video example for the craft projects
• Watch the video Bible story “God’s Story: Jesus is Born” from Crossroads Kids Club
• Watch the video Bible Story “The Story of Christmas” from Saddleback Kids
• For more free Bible illustrations, visit Christian Clip Arts and Ministry-To-Children’s Coloring Pages

Easy-Prep Bible Lesson

• Target Age: elementary school, adaptable for K-6th grades
• Translation: choose NIV, ESV or KJV
• Stand-alone lesson plan
• 19-pages of teaching material
• Instant digital download
• Flexible teaching plan for mixed age groups
• Ideal for Kids' Church or Sunday School (45-60 minutes teaching time)

Attention Keeping Activities

• Object Lesson with video demonstration
  
• Game Suggestions
• Easy To Follow Teaching Plan
• Craft Ideas with video demonstration 
• Coloring Page
• Word Find Worksheet
• Memory Verse Poster

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