Lesson 2: Mary’s song.
Passage: Luke 1:46-55 - After receiving the news from the angel that she would become the mother of the long-awaited Savior, Mary sings a song of praise to God. In it, she glorifies God for the good things God has given her, expresses humility, and extols God for bringing down rulers and lifting up the humble.
Big Idea: God lifts up the humble.
For Teachers:
Lesson plan.
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Welcome — Activity Leader
Have the children sit in a circle on the circle time rug. Welcome them to class.
Warm Up Activity: Rejoice Action Song — Activity Leader
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlnaFADw6t0
Preliminary Discussion — Bible Story Leader
Today is our second week talking about the Christmas story! In our videos we’ve been hearing about Jesus from the people who were close to him, like his best friend John. Well today we’ll be hearing about what Jesus’ own mom, Mary, has to say.
Let's watch our video to find out more...
Video Lesson — Bible Story Leader
Follow Up Discussion — Bible Story Leader
Can any one remember how Mary first learned that she was going to become the mom of baby Jesus?
How did Mary feel when she found out the news? Do you think she was surprised? What did she do?
Why do you think Mary was so happy and so thankful to God for choosing her to become Jesus’ mom? Do you think she expected that to happen? Why or why not?
Would you also be surprised if God sent an angel to tell you that you had a special mission or job to do?
What kind of people do you think God chooses to do important things for God’s kingdom? Only rich and powerful people? Or normal and ordinary people like Mary?
Prayer — Bible Story Leader
"Dear God, thank you for the lesson we learned today about how you chose an ordinary girl like Mary to have be a special part of God’s mission by becoming the mother of baby Jesus. Thank you that you are a God who gives good things to those who are humble, and that each one of us can be part of God’s work in the world. In Jesus' name, Amen."
Activity: Bible Verse Craft — Activity Leader
Kids can glue the Bible verse (Luke 1:46-47) onto a blank page. They can then draw their interpretation of the story (Mary rejoicing after being chosen by God) or a picture of themselves rejoicing.
An additional colouring page will also be available.
If a child is not interested in the activity, allow them to move to free play.
Dismissal: Collect tags and make sure each child leaves with their caregiver.
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Welcome — Activity Leader
Have the children sit in a circle on the circle time rug. Welcome them to class.
Warm Up Activity: Rejoice Action Song — Activity Leader
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlnaFADw6t0
Preliminary Discussion — Bible Story Leader
Today is the second week of our new Christmas series! In our videos we’ve been hearing about Jesus from the people who were close to him, like his best friend John. Well today we’ll be hearing about what Jesus’ own mom, Mary, has to say.
Let's watch our video to find out more...
Video Lesson — Bible Story Leader
Follow Up Discussion — Bible Story Leader
Can any one remember how Mary first learned that she was going to become the mom of baby Jesus?
How did Mary feel when she found out the news? Do you think she was surprised? What did she do?
Why do you think Mary was so happy and so thankful to God for choosing her to become Jesus’ mom? Do you think she expected that to happen? Why or why not?
Would you also be surprised if God sent an angel to tell you that you had a special mission or job to do?
What kind of people do you think God chooses to do important things for God’s kingdom? Only rich and powerful people? Or normal and ordinary people like Mary?
Prayer — Bible Story Leader
"Dear God, thank you for the lesson we learned today about how you chose an ordinary girl like Mary to have be a special part of God’s mission by becoming the mother of baby Jesus. Thank you that you are a God who gives good things to those who are humble, and that each one of us can be part of God’s work in the world. In Jesus' name, Amen."
Activity: Bible Verse Craft — Activity Leader
Kids can glue the Bible verse (Luke 1:46-47) onto a blank page. They can then draw their interpretation of the story (Mary rejoicing after being chosen by God) or a picture of themselves rejoicing.
Additional activity pages will also be available.
Dismissal: Collect tags and make sure each child leaves with their caregiver.
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Welcome — Activity Leader
Have the children sit in a circle on the circle time rug. Welcome them to class.
Warm Up Activity: Charades — Activity Leader
A printed page of charades prompts will be available.
Preliminary Discussion — Bible Story Leader
Today is week two of our new Christmas series! In this series we’re learning about who Jesus was according to some of his closest friends and family.
Can anyone remember the name of the guy we heard from last week? What was his relationship to Jesus?
Today we’re going to be hearing about Jesus from the perspective of his own mother, Mary.
Let’s watch our video to find out more…
Video Lesson — Bible Story Leader
Follow Up Discussion — Bible Story Leader
Can anyone remember how Mary first learned that she was going to be the mother of Jesus?
How do you think Mary felt about the news initially? Do you think she was surprised to be chosen by God for this role? Why or why not?
What kind of things did Mary say in her song of praise to God?
What do you think Mary’s song tells us about what kind of a Savior Jesus was going to be?
Prayer — Bible Story Leader
"Dear God, thank you for the lesson we learned today about who Jesus is according to his mother, Mary. Thank you that you are a God who lifts up the humble and takes down the proud, a God who chooses everyday ordinary people, like Mary and the disciples and us, to play a part in the work that you are doing in the world. In Jesus' name, Amen."
Activity: Bible Verse Craft — Activity Leader
Kids can glue the Bible verse (Luke 1:46-47) onto a blank page. They can then draw their interpretation of the story (Mary rejoicing after being chosen by God) or a picture of themselves rejoicing.
Additional activity pages will also be available.
Dismissal: Collect tags and make sure each child leaves with their caregiver.
For Parents:
Follow-up questions.
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What was the story you learned about in class today?
Who was the Bible character that talked about Jesus in the video?
How did Mary feel when she heard the news that she was going to become the mother of the Savior, Jesus?
Do you think she was surprised to be chosen by God for such an important job? Why do you think God chose her?
Do you think you could also have an important part in what God is doing in the world? In what ways?
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What was the story you learned about in class today?
Who was the Bible character that talked about Jesus in the video? What was her relationship to Jesus?
How did Mary first get the news that she was going to become the mother of Jesus? What was her reaction?
In the song that Mary sang to praise God, what kind of things she did praise God about?
Why do you think that in the Bible God seems to choose the most humble and ordinary people, like Mary and the disciples, to play important roles in God’s work? What do you think that tells us about God?
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What was the story you learned about in class today?
Who was the Bible character that was in the video talking about Jesus?
What is Mary’s background story? What do you know about her? Was there anything particularly special about her?
What was Mary’s reaction when she heard the news that she was going to be the mother of the Savior, Jesus? What kind of things did she say in her song of praise to God?
What does it mean to you that God lifts up the humble and brings down the proud? What does it tell us about what kind of Savior Jesus is?
