The Shepherds Visited Jesus

According to Luke 2:8-20, on the night of Jesus’ birth there were humble shepherds watching their sheep in the fields nearby Bethlehem. A host of angels suddenly appeared to these shepherds and told them of the Messiah’s birth. Excited, they went quickly to find the baby Jesus. They were anxious to see the king they had been expecting for years and years. And yes, Jesus would be the King they had waited for, but not the kind of king people were expecting. If you're preparing a lesson on the shepherds' visit to baby Jesus, you may find the free, printable activities listed below to be helpful.

Maze for The Shepherd’s Story

According to Luke 2:8-20, on the night of Jesus’ birth there were humble shepherds watching their sheep in the fields nearby Bethlehem. A host of angels suddenly appeared to these shepherds and told them of the Messiah’s birth. Excited, they went quickly to find the baby. They were anxious to see the King they had…

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Shepherds Told About Jesus Puppets

According to Luke 2:8-20, on the night of Jesus’ birth there were humble shepherds watching their sheep in the fields nearby Bethlehem. A host of angels suddenly appeared to these shepherds and told them of the Messiah’s birth. Excited, they went quickly to find the baby. They were anxious to see the King they had…

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The Shepherds Told About Jesus Coloring Page

According to Luke 2:8-20, on the night of Jesus’ birth there were humble shepherds watching their sheep in the fields nearby Bethlehem. A host of angels suddenly appeared to these shepherds and told them of the Messiah’s birth. Excited, they went quickly to find the baby. They were anxious to see the King they had…

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The Shepherds’ Story Spot the Differences

The story of Jesus’ birth is a familiar and beloved story. And it’s entirely true! According to Luke 2:8-20, on the night of Jesus’ birth, there were humble shepherds in the fields nearby Bethlehem. A host of angels appeared to the shepherds and told them of the Messiah’s birth. Excited, they went quickly to find…

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The Shepherd’s Story Large Jigsaw Puzzle

The story of Jesus’ birth is a familiar and beloved story. And it’s entirely true! Among other interesting details, Luke’s story (found in Luke chapter 2) tells about nearby shepherds who were among the first to learn about Jesus’ humble birth. These lowly shepherds, near the bottom of the social ladder, were the first ones…

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Shepherds Told About Jesus Jigsaw Puzzle

According to Luke 2:8-20, on the night of Jesus’ birth there were humble shepherds watching their sheep in the fields nearby Bethlehem. A host of angels suddenly appeared to these shepherds and told them of the Messiah’s birth. Excited, they went quickly to find the baby. They were anxious to see the King they had…

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Shepherds Told About Jesus Coded Words

It was just another night in the fields for the shepherds we read about in Luke chapter 2, until the angels appeared and told them the Messiah had come as a baby and was nearby in Bethlehem. Like many Jews at that time, the shepherds were waiting for the Messiah and hoping He would come…

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Shepherds Praised God for Jesus Large Jigsaw Puzzle

In Luke 2, we find the story of Jesus’ birth and the amazing circumstances surrounding it. Luke’s story tells about nearby shepherds who were among the first to learn about Jesus’ humble birth. These shepherds played an important role in this story, as they were the first ones to worship the new Messiah and then…

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The Shepherds’ Story Word Tiles

This free, printable Shepherds’ Story Word Tiles activity, based on Luke 2:8-18, can help children rejoice over Jesus’ birth just like the Shepherds did. It can be used in a homeschool setting, one-on-one, or in a classroom setting like Sunday School.

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