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.

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…

Read More ⇨

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.

Read More ⇨

The Shepherds’ Story Video Overview

This video provides a brief overview of the highlights of what we call The Shepherds’ Story found in Luke 2:8-20. Simply click on the image below to view the video that is just over 3 minutes and 40 seconds. All of the videos related to the Christmas story are on the site as well as other related…

Read More ⇨

Shepherds Told About Jesus Parents Connect Page

Every lesson from God’s Unfolding Story for Older Preschoolers includes a Parents Connect page to help parents or guardians reinforce the lesson at home during the week following the lesson. This is the Shepherds Told About Jesus Parents Connect Page (NT04L4PC). Click on the Get Activity button below to view and/or download the lesson PDF.

Read More ⇨

Shepherds Told About Jesus Teaching Picture

Every lesson from God’s Unfolding Story for Older Preschoolers includes a full-color teaching picture for use in teaching the lesson. This is the teaching picture for Shepherds Told About Jesus (NT04L4TP). Click on the Get Activity button below to view and/or download the lesson PDF.

Read More ⇨

Shepherds Told About Jesus Hour B Lesson Plan

Every lesson from God’s Unfolding Story for Older Preschoolers includes two lesson plans (Hour A and Hour B). This is the Hour B lesson plan for Shepherds Told About Jesus (NT04L4HB). It includes the Hour B lesson plan and the needed reproducibles for that plan. Click on the Get Activity button below to view and/or download…

Read More ⇨

Shepherds Told About Jesus Hour A Lesson Plan

Every lesson from God’s Unfolding Story for Older Preschoolers includes two lesson plans (Hour A and Hour B). This is the Hour A lesson plan for Shepherds Told About Jesus (NT04L4HA). It includes the Hour A lesson plan and the needed reproducibles for that plan. Click on the Get Activity button below to view and/or download…

Read More ⇨

The Shepherds’ Story Hour B Lesson Plan

Every lesson from God’s Unfolding Story for Older Preschoolers includes two lesson plans (Hour A and Hour B). This is the Hour B lesson plan for The Shepherds’ Story (OT04L4HB). It includes the Hour B lesson plan and the needed reproducibles for that plan. Click on the Get Activity button below to view and/or download the…

Read More ⇨

The Shepherds’ Story Hour A Lesson Plan

Every lesson from God’s Unfolding Story for Older Preschoolers includes two lesson plans (Hour A and Hour B). This is the Hour A lesson plan for The Shepherds’ Story (OT04L4HA). It includes the Hour A lesson plan and the needed reproducibles for that plan. Click on the Get Activity button below to view and/or download the…

Read More ⇨

FOLLOW US