Memory Verse & Message
Say the first four words of our memory verse from Luke 2:10.
“Do not be afraid.”
This man was in the temple burning incense when he saw an angel and got afraid. Who was he?
Zechariah
This text tells about an angel talking to Zechariah in the temple and saying, “Do not be afraid.” Is it Luke 1:13 or Luke 2:10?
Luke 1:13
True or false: God wants us to be scared of Him all the time.
False. God is our friend and doesn’t want us to be afraid of Him.
Finish this sentence from our lesson: “Because God is our ______, we are not afraid of Him.”
Friend.
The angel Gabriel told this young woman she would have a baby named Jesus. Who was she?
Mary
This text tells of Gabriel speaking to Mary about having a baby. Is it Luke 1:31 or Matthew 28:5?
Luke 1:31
Our lesson says angels often start by saying “Do not be afraid.” What does that tell us about what God is like?
It shows that God is loving and gentle and doesn’t want us to be afraid of Him.
In Luke 2:10, the angel said, “I bring you good news that will cause great ______ for all the people.” What word is missing?
Joy
These people were watching their sheep at night near Bethlehem when an angel appeared and God’s glory shone around them. Who were they?
The shepherds.
In which verse does the angel say to the shepherds, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people”?
Luke 2:10.
In the “Best Friends” activity, we list things we like about a best friend. Name two things that could also describe Jesus as our Friend.
Answer (examples):
He loves me.
He is kind to me.
He helps me.
He is always with me.
He listens to me. gracelink
Our lesson says the angel’s message brings “good news that will cause great joy for all the people.” Who is this good news about, and why is it such good news?
It is about Jesus, the Savior being born, because He came to save us and show us what God is like.
In our lesson, angels spoke to three different people or groups and said “Don’t be afraid.” Name two of them and tell what good news they heard.
Zechariah – he would have a special baby boy (John).
Mary – she would be the mother of Jesus.
Shepherds – the Savior, Jesus, had been born.
In which Bible story did an angel say “Do not be afraid” at an empty tomb, and who had just risen from the dead?
In Matthew 28:5–10, at the tomb of Jesus, who had risen.
1 John 4:18 says that perfect love drives out fear. In your own words, explain how knowing God loves you can help when you feel afraid.
Because I know God loves me and is with me, I can trust Him to take care of me, so I don’t have to stay scared.