Preschool: God Sent Jesus: Session 1—Prophets Told About Jesus (December 4)

1s & 2s— Work Puzzles

Bible Story: Prophets Told About Jesus Isaiah 7:14; 9:6; 11:1-5; Micah 5:2
Life Point: God promised that He would send Jesus.
Weekly Verse: God will send a child to be born. Isaiah 7:14

Materials: wooden puzzles about Jesus

• Place the puzzles on a low table or on the floor.
• Talk about the Bible story as children work the puzzles.
• Say the Bible verse. Comment that God promised He would send Jesus.

3–Pre-K— Make a Bible Verse Banner

Bible Story: Prophets Told About Jesus Isaiah 7:14; 9:6; 11:1-5; Micah 5:2
Life Point: God promised that He would send Jesus.
Weekly Verse: God will send a child to be born. Isaiah 7:14

Materials: construction paper, labels printed with the Isaiah 7:14, simple colored stickers, markers

• Cut the construction paper into 6-by-9-inch pieces. Allow each child to choose a color for his banner.
• Give each child a Life Verse sticker. Encourage him to decorate his banner with stickers and markers.
• Talk about the Bible story as children work. Say the Life Point. Read the Weekly Verse.

Kindergarten— Decorate an Offering Container

Bible Story: Prophets Told About Jesus Isaiah 7:14; 9:6; 11:1-5; Micah 5:2
Life Point: God promised that He would send Jesus.
Weekly Verse: God will send a child to be born. Isaiah 7:14

Materials: small containers with lids (such as small chip cans or drink mix containers), craft knife (teacher’s use), construction paper, glue sticks, stickers

• Before the session, use the craft knife to cut a coin-sized slit in the lid of each container. Cut a strip of construction paper to fit around the can.
• Give each child a strip of paper to decorate with stickers. Help children glue the papers around their containers.
• Talk about the Bible story as children decorate their cans. Say that Christmas is the time to celebrate God’s promise to send Jesus.
• If your church contributes to a special Christmas offering, take some time to talk about that offering. Encourage the children to put money in their banks and bring them to church for the offering.