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4.3 The Birth and Childhood of Jesus Christ

Christian Religious Education · Grade 7 · 7 lessons in the design

What this covers

  • Annunciation of the birth of Jesus Christ (Luke 1:26-38)
  • Birth of Jesus Christ (Luke 2:1-20)
  • Dedication of baby Jesus (Luke 2:22-38)
  • Dedication of children in the church today compared with Jesus' dedication
  • Jesus in the Temple at twelve (Luke 2:41-52)
  • Values from the birth and childhood of Jesus Christ
  • Celebrating the birth of Jesus as the gift of the Saviour

What you will be able to do

  • elaborate the annunciation and birth of Jesus Christ
  • describe the dedication of baby Jesus
  • relate the dedication of Jesus to similar practises in the church today
  • narrate the story of Jesus Christ in the Temple
  • identify values learnt from the birth and childhood of Jesus Christ
  • acknowledge the gift of our Saviour by celebrating His birth

Key questions

“Why do Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ?”

Lessons

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  1. Annunciation of the birth of Jesus
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Read Luke 1:26-38, brainstorm the events, and present the annunciation on a chart or slides.
  2. The birth of Jesus Christ
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Read Luke 2:1-20 and list key points: Bethlehem, manger, Saviour Christ the Lord, shepherds.
  3. Dedication of baby Jesus
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Read Luke 2:22-38 and describe how Jesus was presented in the Temple, with Simeon and Anna.
  4. Dedication in the church today
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Share how children are dedicated in church today and relate that practise to the dedication of Jesus.
  5. Jesus in the Temple
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Read Luke 2:41-52, retell the story, and make a mind map of Jesus with the elders.
  6. Values from birth and childhood
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Identify values from Luke 1–2 on flashcards: humility, faith, obedience, love, peace and worship.
  7. Celebrating the gift of the Saviour
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Answer why Christians celebrate Jesus' birth and acknowledge him as Saviour with worship and kindness.