The Special Baby
Who was the young woman chosen to be Jesus' mother?
Mary
What animal did Mary ride on during the trip?
A donkey
Where did baby Jesus sleep?
In a manger
Who was out in the fields taking care of sheep?
Shepherds
What city was Jesus born in?
Bethlehem
What was the baby's name?
Jesus
What kind of place did they finally stay in?
A stable
What is a manger?
A box where animals’ food is put
What did the angel tell the shepherds not to be?
Afraid
Who led the donkey on the trip to Bethlehem?
Joseph
What were the long strips of cloth called that wrapped baby Jesus?
Swaddling clothes
Why couldn’t they find a room to stay in?
Bethlehem was very crowded
What animals were in the stable that night?
Sheep and cows (farm animals)
What appeared in the sky that made the shepherds afraid?
A bright light and an angel
After the shepherds saw Jesus, what did they do?
Praised God and told everyone about Him
What special job would Jesus grow up to do?
Be the Savior of the world
Why did Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem?
To pay taxes
What did the animals give up so Mary would have a soft place to rest?
Their straw
What did the many angels do in the sky?
They sang praises to God
Who did the angel say the baby was? (from the memory verse)
Christ the Lord
What does the word Savior mean?
One who saves or rescues
What does the word taxes mean?
Money paid to the government
How do we know this was not like most babies born today?
He was born in a stable and not the hospital
What hint did the angel give to help the shepherds find Jesus?
He would be lying in a manger
Finish the memory verse: “Today… a ______ has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.”
Savior