The Draw and Explore Bible series is a great way to combine art and the Bible. A short description and Scripture passage for each of 20 different images in total (10 in part 1, 10 in part 2), illustrating various parts of the Christmas story is given. Each page also features an image on a grid that children can use to complete their own version of the picture on blank and half-image grids provided. See a sample of Draw & Explore Bible for Kids: The Christmas Story, Pt. 1.
Choose the page(s) you want to use to complement your Christmas lesson or service, or send the book home for kids to complete the entire book!
Ten review questions, an opportunity for children to put the events in chronological order, and an answer key are also included.
Scripture quotations are from the King James Version of the Bible. 64 pages total. Ages 5-10 recommended.
This resource can be used in a variety of ways:
- You can have children complete a few pages each time you meet in the weeks leading to Christmas.
- You can use pages as send-home papers for children to complete between meetings.
- You can use the completed pages to decorate your ministry space.
- You can use the resource as a follow-up gift for those who visit your church or use the resource during a community outreach.
CONTENTS AND THEMES AT A GLANCE
The Christmas Story, Part One:
- Angel Visits Mary (Luke 1:26-28; 30-35; 37-38)
- Angel Appears To Joseph (Matthew 1:18-24)
- Traveling to Bethlehem (Luke 2:3-5)
- Jesus is Born (Luke 2:6-7)
- Shepherds Watched Their Flocks (Luke 2:8)
- The Angel Appears to the Shepherds (Luke 2:9-12)
- Many Angels Appear and Sing (Luke 2:13-14)
- The Shepherds Decide to go to Find Baby Jesus (Luke 2:15)
- The Shepherds Find Baby Jesus (Luke 2:16)
- Shepherds Tell Everyone About Baby Jesus (Luke 2:17-20)
- Optional Review Activity: Identify the Image
- Optional Review Activity: Chronological Order
The Christmas Story, Part Two:
- Jesus Goes to the Temple (Luke 2:22-24)
- Jesus Meets Simeon (Luke 2:25-35)
- Jesus Meets Anna (Luke 2:36-38)
- Wise Men Travel to Jerusalem (Matthew 2:1-2)
- Wise Men Talk to Herod (Matthew 2:7-8)
- Continue to Follow the Star (Matthew 2:9-10)
- Wise Men See Jesus (Matthew 2:11)
- Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh (Matthew 2:11-12)
- Joseph’s Special Dream (Matthew 2:13-14)
- Going Home (Matthew 2:19-23)
- Optional Review Activity: Identify the Image
- Optional Review Activity: Chronological Order
This download includes:
- Two 32-page Christmas activity books, 64 pages total (PDF)
- start here leader guide/instructions (.docx)
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