This month’s curriculum A Way in a Manger goes along with the play by the same name. A portion from the play has been included in each week’s lesson. Each week we will take a look at a different part of the Christmas story. We will also see how Jesus relates to each part. Jesus learned to be a carpenter from Joseph. Jesus is known as the Good Shepherd. He is the Lamb of God, and He is the only way to heaven. God chose to send His Son as a baby in a manger. Jesus was a perfect little baby, a perfect child, a perfect teenager, and a perfect man. Jesus became the perfect sacrifice for our sins when He died on the cross.

1) The Carpenter

Key Words: census, citizenship, Bethlehem, heaven, carpenter, manger, cross

Key Points:

  • Joseph traveled back to his hometown of Bethlehem for the census.
  • There are benefits and obligations because of our heavenly citizenship.
  • Mary placed Jesus in a manger after He was born.
  • Jesus learned to be a carpenter from Joseph.

2) The Shepherd

Key Words: shepherds, angels, wise men, sheep, voice, Good Shepherd

Key Points:

  • The youngest boy in the family usually became the official family shepherd.
  • God chose to reveal the news about Jesus to simple, humble shepherds.
  • The Magi may have been smart men, but they truly became wise men when they brought gifts to Baby Jesus.
  • The sheep know their shepherd’s voice and follow him when he calls.
  • Jesus is the Good Shepherd.

3) The Lamb

Key Words: Passover, lamb, Lamb of God, worthy, treasure, ponder, heart

Key Points:

  • Jesus asked Peter and John to prepare the Passover table.
  • Peter and John learned that Jesus was the Lamb of God.
  • Jesus is worthy to receive power, wealth, wisdom, strength, honor, glory, and praise!
  • Mary treasured up things in her heart about her Son, Jesus.

4) The Way

Key Words: praise, glory, angels, shepherds, way

Key Points:

  • The angels were praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest.”
  • The shepherds returned glorifying and praising God.
  • If you don’t have anything to give, you can always give God glory and praise just like the shepherds did.
  • Jesus is the only way to the Father in heaven.
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